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Dr. Seuss classic “The Cat in the Hat” to bring zany mischief to UA – Pulaski Tech April 14

The mischievous charm of Dr. Seuss’s most iconic character will leap off the page and onto the stage as "The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage!" arrives at the Center for Humanities and Arts (CHARTS) on Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $60 and $45, available now online at uaptc.edu/charts. Inquire at (501) 812-2831 for group and multi-show discounts.

Originally adapted by the National Theatre of Great Britain in 2009, this faithful production brings the 1957 masterpiece to life with the high-energy chaos of Sally, her brother, the overprotective Fish, and the whirlwind duo, Thing One and Thing Two. After multiple sold-out tours across New Zealand and Australia since 2018, the production is now bringing its "theatrical adventure" to audiences across the United States.

"It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how," said the Cat. This production aims to show audiences exactly how, through a 50-minute performance designed specifically for children aged 3 and up, as well as nostalgic adults.

Written by Oxford-educated Theodor ‘Seuss’ Geisel using just 200 words, the original book remains one of the best-selling children’s titles of all time. This stage version maintains that simple, imaginative magic while introducing a new generation to the joys of live theater.

Dinner or light concessions will be available for purchase at the venue.

Dinner at CHARTS

A special Cat in the Hat-themed dinner menu will be prepared by UA-PTC culinary arts students and faculty. The meal will be served 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Performance Hall off CHARTS lobby.

Adults - $20; Children (12 and under) - $12

• Oodles of Noodles Pasta Salad - Rainbow rotini, cherry tomatoes, olives, and Italian vinaigrette
• Hot Dog Bar - All-beef hot dogs with fun toppings: green relish, cheese sauce, crispy onions, ketchup/mustard
• Crispy Chicken Tenders - Golden-fried tenders with ketchup, honey mustard or ranch
• Fruit Stack - Colorful layers of melon, pineapple, grapes, and strawberries
• Waffle Fry Tray - Seasoned waffle fries with "dip station" (BBQ, ranch, cheese)
• Hat Stack Whoopie Pie - Mini red & white layer cakes resembling the Cat's hat
• Go-Go Juice - Lemon-lime punch with floating fruit and twisty straws

About CHARTS

The Center for Humanities and Arts (CHARTS) is located at UA – Pulaski Technical College’s Main campus at 3000 West Scenic Drive in North Little Rock, Ark. The facility has plenty of convenient, free parking. Opened in 2016, the 90,000 square-foot facility houses a 456-seat proscenium theater that provides a comfortable listening environment perfect for concerts, theater performances, recitals, and other events. In addition, CHARTS houses the Windgate Gallery for art exhibits. The CHARTS lobby and the adjacent Performance Studio are popular rental spaces for receptions and events. Learn more at uaptc.edu/charts.