Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Coming to NBC in December - Find Out Who's Playing The Grinch!

NBC is launching Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical this December – and The Grinch has just been announced!

The network revealed that Matthew Morrison will be leading the two-hour holiday special, which will air on December 9 at 8 p.m. ET.

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American Horror Story‘s Denis O’Hare plays an older version of Max, with Descendants actor Booboo Stewart playing a younger version. The Lost Girls actress Amelia Minto will star as Cindy Lou Who, People confirmed.

The rest of the cast, including a child Max, has yet to be announced.

The musical will be broadcast from the Troubadour Theatre in London, United Kingdom.

“While the pandemic presents some challenges in bringing the stage musical to life, we are putting together a really special show with some crazy, fun, imaginative things going on,” Matthew Morrison said.

“Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we’re thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical! to our audience. This is a perfect addition to our annual holiday program traditions and a telecast the entire family will enjoy,” said NBC’s Doug Vaughan.

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