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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2026 Non-AEA Tour)

As of October 14, 2026, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2026 Non-AEA Tour) is a musicals that is currently in production, currently casting. Four production companies are attached, including Crossroads Live North America, Murnane Casting and Music Theatre International (MTI). Attached are casting director Murnane Casting and director Bob Richard. It was scheduled to run in New York, NY and South Bend, IN and 4 other venues from October 2026 to January 2027. It is listed as non-union. Production List last updated this listing on October 14, 2026.

Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026
Opening Date
October 2026 — January 2027
Venues (6)
  • New York, NY
  • South Bend, IN
  • Richmond, KY
  • Chicago, IL
  • Monterrey, MX, Mexico
  • Monterrey, Mexico
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Project Summary

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a national touring theatrical production based on the beloved holiday story. Max the Dog narrates as the sour and scheming Grinch, whose heart is 'two sizes too small', decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. The production runs approximately 85 minutes with up to 12 performances per week. The Old Max Tour opens in South Bend, IN on/about November 6, 2026 and closes in Chicago, IL on/about December 27, 2026. The Young Max Tour opens in Richmond, KY on/about November 7, 2026 and closes in Monterrey, MX on/about January 3, 2027. Both tours begin company rehearsals in New York City on/about October 14–17, 2026, with final rehearsals concluding on/about October 27, 2026.

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Cast & Crew

Directing

DirectorBob Richard

Other Crew

ChoreographerBob Richard
Book and LyricsTimothy Mason
General ManagementCrossroads Live North America

Sound & Music

MusicMel Marvin
Musical SupervisorPeter Leigh-Nilsen

Casting

Casting DirectorMurnane Casting

Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.

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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-2026-non-aea-tour (last updated Oct 14, 2026).