How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Musical cast

How the Grinch Stole Christmas cast

Cast(s)

World Premiere Cast Recording (2013) — Principal roles

• The Grinch — Patrick Page
• Old Max — John Cullum
• Young Max — Rusty Ross
• Cindy-Lou Who — Abigail Shapiro
• Grandma Who — Jan Neuberger
• Grandpa Who — Stuart Zagnit
• Mama Who — Tari Kelly
• Papa Who — Paul Aguirre

World Premiere Cast Recording (2013) — Citizens of Who-ville / Ensemble

• Jaimie Beth Barton
• William Louis Bailey
• Antoinette DiPietropolo
• Joe Dellger
• Matt Densky
• Tori Feinstein
• Amy Griffin
• Liesl Jaye
• Kurt Kelly
• Candice Nicole
• Stefanie O’Connell
• Bill Ryall
• Peyton Royal
• Anette Michelle Sanders
• Jamison Stern
• Lilly Tobin
• Zara Scott

Also credited on the recording: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Orchestra; Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ensemble.

Original Broadway Production (2006, Lyric/Hilton Theatre) — Key credited performers

• The Grinch — Patrick Page
• Old Max — John Cullum
• Young Max — Rusty Ross
• Grandma Who — Jan Neuberger
• Mama Who — Kaitlin Hopkins
• Grandpa Seth Who — Michael McCormick
• Cindy Lou Who — Nicole Bocchi (Red Cast)
• Cindy Lou Who — Caroline London (White Cast)

Questions & Answers

Is the 2013 “World Premiere Cast Recording” tied to the Broadway cast?

Yes. The album features original Broadway performers (notably Patrick Page and John Cullum), alongside the recording’s credited Who-ville cast and ensemble.

Why does the show credit both Mel Marvin and Albert Hague?

The stage musical expands the story with new material credited to Mel Marvin (music) and Timothy Mason (book/lyrics), while also acknowledging classic Grinch songs associated with Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss.

Does the cast recording include “Where Are You, Christmas?” from the live-action film?

On the 2013 album, it appears as a bonus track (performed by Tori Feinstein), which makes it more of a franchise bridge than a plot-essential stage moment.

Who is Max on this recording — and why are there two?

Max is split into Old Max and Young Max (John Cullum and Rusty Ross). It frames the tale as a remembered story — warmer, funnier, and easier to follow in audio form.

What’s the simplest way to identify the “main cast” of the album?

Start with the eight named roles (Grinch, Old Max, Young Max, Cindy-Lou Who, Grandma, Grandpa, Mama, Papa), then treat the rest as Citizens of Who-ville/Ensemble plus orchestra credits.

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