Seussical Jr. to open the Springfield Theatre Centre season

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Craig McFarland

Published October 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM CDT

Zola Westfall (Cat in the Hat), Nileana Pene (Mayzie) and Sam Phemister (Producer) of Seussical Jr. join Community Voices to discuss the upcoming show. "Seussical Jr. is a short, family-friendly musical that brings the whimsical characters and stories of Dr. Seuss to life on stage." The production will open the Springfield Theatre Centre season, running October 2-4 and 9-11. Tickets available at HCFTA.org.

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Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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