ELKHART, Ind. -- Premier Arts is performing Seussical the Musical at the Lerner Theatre to kick off their 18th season and to celebrate Love to Read month. 

Performances will take place Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. 

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many thinks. Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Tickets can be purchased on the Lerner Theatre website or by calling the box office at 574-293-4469.