The original animated movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic that remains a hands-down favorite for young and old. The film was originally scheduled to be released on November 10, 2017,[16] but on June 7, 2016, it was pushed back to November 9, 2018. The animation is a huge wow visually–still jaw-dropping when we see Whoville in all its Christmas glory. After stealing every Christmas present and decoration, the Grinch and Max head back to Mount Crumpit to dispose of them. The original animated movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic that remains a hands-down favorite for young and old. "[34], Glenn Kenny of The New York Times wrote, "Said dog, Max is the most charming character in this version, directed by Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney. The Grinch raises his glass and leads the Whos in a toast, saying “To kindness and love, the things we need most!”. 2 / 13. Turns out the Grinch was bullied by the Whos in his childhood because he was different. But we might feel his heart-expanding journey just a bit more this season. "[36], Sandie Angulo Chen of Common Sense Media gave the film 3/5 and stated, "This adaptation is bright, colorful, and occasionally funny, but it doesn't come close to matching the effectiveness of the short-and-sweet original. Afterwards, the sleigh falls off Mount Crumpit, and the Grinch attempts to save it. No. He sarcastically tells her that, if the matter is so urgent, she'll have to talk to Santa face-to-face about it. Theodor “Dr. Matthew Morrison is opening up about his experience of portraying the Grinch in the upcoming musical version of the classic holiday story. Directed by Ron Howard. Take a look behind the curtain at San Diego's most iconic theatrical production, "Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at The Old Globe. On November 20, 2017, Danny Elfman was revealed to be composing the film's score. Seuss” Geisel teamed up with legendary animator Chuck Jones to create the movie. If … !” the Grinch wails as his heart thumps and feelings pour into him. "[35] Molly Freeman of Screen Rant gave the film a 3 out of 5 stars, saying "The Grinch may not be a necessary holiday movie, but fans of Dr. Seuss's story or holiday films, in general, will find plenty to like in this new animated retelling. But was this updated production of the 2006 Broadway show really t… "[37] Amy West of Empire gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, writing "Despite its story-telling ambition being two sizes too small (much like its hairy protagonist’s heart), The Grinch is impossibly cute, visually rich and boasts enough festive fun to satisfy young viewers. Directed by Ron Howard. 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[8] Illumination originally wanted Cumberbatch to voice the Grinch in his natural accent, however, Cumberbatch felt that since the rest of the cast is American, the Grinch himself should have an American accent. It’s by Tyler, the Creator, who only a few years ago was considered one of the saltiest (to put it mildly) voices in music. Francesca Mills as Who 2, Denis O'Hare as Old Max, Joe Allen as Who 1. Lots of comic elements are thrown in the mix. [19] All-in-all the studio spent an estimated $121 million promoting the film worldwide. Seuss” Geisel, with additional songs from the 1966 animated TV adaptation. Amelia Minto portrays the adorable character of Cindy Lou Who in NBC’s Dr Seuss’ The Grinch Musical. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! As this year is different from others because of the pandemic, a lot of people have even more time to rewatch old favourites. As fans of Mr. Schuester know, Glee wasn’t Matthew’s only musical credit. The story unfolds with the familiar clash between him and Whoville; he visits the town only occasionally when he feels like creating chaos. This animated adaptation simply called The Grinch will have you “heart to heart” throughout the whole movie. 2 / 13. The Dog Days of Winter was first shown on NBC on November 23, 2018, after How the Grinch Stole Christmas! With Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley, Jeffrey Tambor. The Grinch’s epiphany and transformation are satisfying, too. Suess’ The Grinch Musical!” David Cotter, NBC “Dr. Archive recordings of Pentatonix were used for the Who-Carolers. The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. 3 / 13. [20] To promote the film, a giant inflatable balloon featuring the titular character first appeared at the 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 23, 2017, 1 year ahead of its release. He has been played/voiced by many different actors, including: Boris Karloff, Hans Conried, Bob Holt, Anthony Asbury, Jim Carrey, Walter Matthau, Rik Mayall, Zero Mostel, Corey Burton, Phil Hartman, Keith Morrison, Peter Cugno, Josh Gerhardt and Benedict Cumberbatch. Jones enlisted 79-year-old horror movie specialist Boris Karloff to narrate and voice the Grinch, a performance for which he won a Grammy. ‘Dr. With Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley, Jeffrey Tambor. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!’ is going to be the TV event of the holiday season. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” will air Wednesday night, bringing a little bit of Whoville to America. It went on to debut to $67.6 million, finishing first at the box office and topping the 2000 film's $55 million opening. (1957). The Old Globe production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Lou Lou Who Molly Shannon. The plot follows the Grinch and his dog Max as they plan to ruin Whoville's Christmas celebration by stealing all the town's decorations and gifts. It's a full-throated Fah-Who-Foraze. (1957). As expected, The Grinch has a sad backstory—he was lonely as a child, left in an orphanage, and so his isolation intensifies around the holidays. Let’s get real: Hollywood is more than just plastic surgery and celebrity gossip. This year especially, we could all use a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. At one point, he calls himself a “psycho,” and he might remind viewers of the “Joker” from the Batman series in his manic vengeance. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ is a timeless classic and a must-watch every holiday season. A repeat of the TV musical will air Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. on NBC. He is best known as the main character of the children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Hope you enjoyed and don't forget to like and subscribe! On the Radio. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/the-grinch-the-cast-today/ar-BB1bRHNN Cindy has twin baby brothers, and her Mother is overworked between her job and parenting. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ is a timeless classic and a must-watch every holiday season. After a test run, the Grinch and Max discover that Fred has a family, and the Grinch emotionally agrees to let Fred go home with them. WhatsApp. There’s no dark backstory explaining how the Grinch came to be so mean. He soon encounters Cindy after falling into her trap; her request to help lighten her mother's workload and her kind advice about listening to the Whos' singing to alleviate his sadness touches the Grinch's heart. A musical version breathes new life into the timeless story, starring Matthew Morrison as the Grinch. After The Grinch Jim Carrey carried on being, well, very famous. She melts our heart with her large observant eyes and her honest questioning of a Santa fraudster. In this movie, Cindy Lou Who is just a toddler, but her selfless love for her Mother is the holiday magic that plants the seed in the Grinch. Elderly Timekeeper … The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. If you’ve ever heard someone say, ‘the Grinch is just misunderstood’—you’ll find that portrayal in this movie. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” The show will follow the trend of live musicals … [18] Universal and Illumination partnered with several companies to promote the film, including Wonderful Pistachios, Ebates, IHOP and 23andme for about $80 million worth of advertising. The next musical to be produced on TV is Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical starring Matthew Morrison and airing Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. A tepid hip-hop song about the Grinch plays over the end credits. This builds into a traumatic moment that sends the Grinch fleeing from Whoville. While most of the songs you remember from the old animated Grinch special do appear, including "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," unfortunately "Trim Up The Tree" is not in the musical. Twitter. The movie is the definition of joy. See All Slides. It’s visually gorgeous, and the vibe and story twists are modern without being too jarring or psychologically probing. Plus, with a variety of family-friendly jokes, The Grinch will no doubt entertain viewers young and old, though the 90-minute runtime does stretch thin in the third act of the movie. 10. Pinterest. The film is directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, written by Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow, narrated by Pharrell Williams, and starring the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, and Angela Lansbury. This update to the original runs 105 minutes and is the second-highest grossing holiday film of all time at the box office, with worldwide earnings of more than $345 million. Sophia Adajar as Cindy-Lou Who and Edward Watts as The Grinch with the cast of "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Who Plays The Grinch and Max On NBC? Rashida Jones, Cameron Seely, and Kenan Thompson also joined the cast, while Pharrell Williams, who had previously worked on Illumination's Despicable Me films,[11] was revealed to be narrating the film. Take a look behind the curtain at San Diego's most iconic theatrical production, "Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at The Old Globe. by Dr. Seuss.It was filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London. [9], Benedict Cumberbatch was cast as the titular character in April 2016. Jim Carrey in 2000. On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town. It’s like innocence staring down the wicked, and we love it. Thurl Ravenscroft sings the classic, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”. Max Jeffrey Tambor. The 2018 Grinch cast stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch, Cameron Seely as Cindy Lou Who, Rashida Jones as Donna Who, and Pharrell Williams as the Narrator. Cindy believes that she's to blame because of her trap, but Donna tells her that Christmas is not centered on presents and that Cindy's the best thing that ever happened to her. [14] A 3D CGI model of the town of Whoville through which a virtual camera could travel was crafted using Maya, ZBrush, Foundry’s Mari, and Allegorithmic’s Substance Painter.[14]. "[33] Owen Gleiberman of Variety compared the film favorably to the 2000 live-action version, writing, "For anyone who grew up with How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Grinch won’t replace it, yet it's nimble and affectionate in a way that can hook today's children, and more than a few adults, by conjuring a feeling that comes close enough. Alongside Carrey, still celebrated for his performance, the Grinch 2000 cast includes Taylor Momsen (Cindy Lou Who), Kelley (Max), Jeffrey Tambor (Mayor Augustus Maywho), Christine Baranski (Martha May Whovier), Bill Irwin (Lou Lou Who), and Molly Shannon (Betty Lou Who). Frank Welker provided the uncredited vocal effects for Max (the Grinch's pet dog) and Fred (a reindeer recruited by the Grinch to steal Christmas). He racked up a long list roles in huge films such as Bruce Almighty, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and of course, A Series of Unfortunate Events. The Whos wake up and are shocked to see that the presents and decorations are gone. Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! All music is composed by Danny Elfman except where indicated. The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (also known as The Grinch vs.The Cat in the Hat) is a 1982 American Emmy Award-winning animated musical television special and crossover starring the two characters created by Dr. Seuss, who also wrote and produced the special: The Cat in the Hat and The Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.It premiered on May 20, 1982, on ABC and would be … Initially deciding to send a letter to Santa Claus to help her mother, Cindy encounters the Grinch. [28] In its third weekend the film made $30.2 million (including $42 million over the five-day Thanksgiving period), finishing fourth. Based on Dr. Seuss’s classic book of the same name, the movie first aired on December 18, 1966. It’s based on the 1957 book by former La Jolla resident Ted “Dr. The Grinch soon decides that he will steal Christmas from Whoville to assuage his distress. The writers of the musical were Tim Mason and Simon Nye and the musical aired on NBC on December 9, 2020. The noisy joy bothers him, as well as Christmas consumerism. This page was last edited on 13 December 2020, at 02:35. (The framing betrayed that last gag — twice! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12), Sharon Osbourne tests positive for COVID-19, Shawn Mendes upset over ongoing gay taunts, Post Malone welcoming 2021 with midnight livestream, Dakota Johnson rocks rumored engagement ring, Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton celebrating New Year's Eve on TV, Selena star Christian Serratos praised by singer's brother for TV portrayal, Robert Downey Jr. 'eternally grateful' for Iron Man role, wanted to know the translation of the “Fahoo Fores” song. It’s the story of a lonely mountain creature who is so jealous of the holiday celebration in nearby Whoville that he dresses as … This holiday season, when everyone is feeling a little lonely in their home cave, we could use a dose of Whoville optimism and connection. Then and now Grinch compilation. She hatches a plan to trap Santa when he enters her home on Christmas Eve; that way, she can state her case. He racked up a long list roles in huge films such as Bruce Almighty, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and of course, A Series of Unfortunate Events. Leah Marilla Thomas. Matt Terry (Young Max) & Edward Baker-Duly (The Grinch) 2019 Cast of Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! [29] In its fourth and fifth weekends, the film finished second behind Ralph Breaks the Internet, grossing $17.9 million and $15.0 million, respectively. Matthew Morrison as Grinch, Booboo Stewart as Young Max. [26][27] In its second weekend the film made $38.2 million, finishing second behind newcomer Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The allure of the Grinch led to two modern adaptations, both emotionally powerful in portraying our favorite troublemaker’s tale of transformation. It marks Illumination's second Dr. Seuss film adaptation, following The Lorax (2012). [17], Beginning in October, various billboards appeared for the film, each featuring an image of the Grinch, accompanied by a mean or ironic quote and message. The Grinch is holiday fun for the whole family, adapting a classic story with a new twist that makes for an altogether compelling moviegoing experience. The Grinch grossed $270.8 million in the United States and Canada, and $241 million in other countries, for a total worldwide gross of $511.8 million, against a production budget of $75 million. [12], The animation was created by Illumination Mac Guff in Paris, France. Matthew Morrison as Grinch, Booboo Stewart as Young Max. From the way NBC's not quite (at all) live Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical has been advertised, you'd think Matthew Morrison was starring in a one-man show version of the devious holiday tale. The Grinch (also known as Dr. Seuss's The Grinch) is a 2018 American computer-animated Christmas fantasy comedy film produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. A generous father who spent £500 on a Grinch decoration to surprise his daughter was stunned to discover that it was higher than his two-storey family home when inflated. Santa for a Day – Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch 12. The story becomes emotionally complex with three key elements: the wonderfully drawn character of Cindy Lou Who; the flawed and sometimes greedy citizens of Whoville; and the Grinch’s love interest (Baranski). Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The filmmakers keep the visuals merry and popping bright. The Musical, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! At 26 minutes, the Grinch original is a tight masterpiece—the wit, the wonder of Whoville, the epic meanie everyone loves to hate and then loves to love once he reforms. But in the end, when his eureka moment grows his heart three sizes–well, the relief is huge because underneath it all, we root for the Grinch. In this movie she tries to get a letter to Santa to ask him to help her single Mother. After securing the sleigh, the Grinch and Max slide down back to Whoville in order to return the stolen items, and the Grinch admits his crimes and apologizes to the Whos before returning to his cave, ashamed of what he has done. [13] Several software programs were used in creating the film's CGI characters including Maya, ZBrush, and Nuke as well as in-house software. With Christmas approaching, a bungled attempt by the Grinch to ruin a tree-lighting ceremony results in him having a flashback about his childhood spent alone and unwanted in an orphanage. is airing RIGHT NOW on NBC – and viewers have a lot to say about it! Like us on Facebook and share your favorite Grinch film in our latest post. In the United States and Canada, The Grinch was released alongside The Girl in the Spider's Web and Overlord, and was projected to gross $55–65 million from 4,140 theaters in its opening weekend. But fear not, gentle reader, because while it's true there aren't a ton of characters in The Grinch, there are other actors in this stage adaptation. ‘The Grinch Musical’ 2020 – Full Cast, Performers, & Song List! In the 2000 version of this classic Christmas movie, Cindy Lou Who is 6 years old and takes Whoville by storm. These BTS Photos From NBC's The Grinch Musical Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit Take a closer look at NBC's production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch … Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. As of today, you can watch this classic Christmas movie on Netflix. You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Reprise) – Old Max 13. [5] This was the final Dr. Seuss film adaptation released during the lifetime of Seuss's widow Audrey Geisel, who served as executive producer of the film and died on December 19, 2018, five and a half weeks after the film's release.[6]. Grinch fans will love this modern adaptation, even if the bad boy goes off the rails at times. [20] It is Universal's second biggest hit of 2018 behind Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Martha May Whovier Bill Irwin. The movie runs 92 minutes and is produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. Directed by Ron Howard and narrated by Anthony Hopkins, this live-action movie stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch. When seated for dinner, he confesses that it wasn't really Christmas he despised, but being alone and neglected. In addition, Townsend Coleman, Jess Harnell, Laraine Newman, Scott Mosier, Mindy Sterling, Tara Strong, and Jim Ward all perform additional voices. Cindy Lou Who is an affecting character, too. Taylor Momsen is … It’s a soulful moment of easy forgiveness before moving on to the celebration. The live adaptation will also star Denis O'Hare as Old Max, Booboo Stewart as Young Max and Amelia Minto as Cindy Lou Who, among others. He is best known as the main character of the children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! ©1999-2020 HOLLYWOOD.COM, LLC. Amelia Minto portrays the adorable Cindy-Lou Who in NBC's holiday special "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!" The 1966 animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of the best Christmas movies that many families still watch each year. “What’s happening to me? Georgia Toffolo provided the voice of Mrs. Toffee Apple (a customer who was trying to reach a jar of "Christmas chutney") in one scene in the UK release. [30], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 60% based on 191 reviews and an average rating of 6.00/10. - Watch the special on NBC.com and the NBC App. Amelia Minto portrays the adorable character of Cindy Lou Who in NBC’s Dr Seuss’ The Grinch Musical. What’s going on? Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories. The Grinch was released and distributed by Universal Pictures in the United States on November 9, 2018, in RealD 3D, IMAX, IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX theaters. Seeing Cindy and remembering her advice, the Grinch immerses himself in their singing, causing his heart to happily triple in size. The Old Globe Theatre … Can You? The little girl that ties all 3 films together. Oh, and Max gets to recognize the new Grinch in a wonderfully real way. Getty Denis O'Hare stars as "older" Max in NBC's live musical production of "The Grinch." He has been played/voiced by many different actors, including: Boris Karloff, Hans Conried, Bob Holt, Anthony Asbury, Jim Carrey, Walter Matthau, Rik Mayall, Zero Mostel, Corey Burton, Phil Hartman, Keith Morrison, Peter Cugno, Josh Gerhardt and … [23] It includes three mini-movies: Yellow is the New Black (which preceded the film in its theatrical run), The Dog Days of Winter, and Santa's Little Helpers. Tristan O' Hare as Groopert, Cindy Lou's best friend. The performance can be heard for free on KPBS Radio 89.5 FM, on the KPBS website and app, and on smart speakers Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) at 12:00 noon, Saturday, December 5 at 12:00 noon, Sunday, December 20 at 12:00 noon, and Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Seuss’s How … "[38], This article is about the 2018 3D computer-animated film. The " Glee " alum, 42, was joined by Denis O’Hare (“Big Little Lies”) as old Max, Booboo Stewart (“Descendants 3”) as young Max and newcomer Amelia Minto (“The Lost Girls”) as Cindy-Lou … Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! [26], Alonso Duralde of TheWrap gave the film a positive review, calling it "full of warmth and wit" and writing, "Purists may balk about revisiting this tale, but The Grinch earns its laughter and its sentiment, both of which are plentiful. The musical was directed by Julia Knowles and Max Webster. Matthew Morrison is remembering his late friend and fellow Glee co-star, Naya Rivera. Taylor Momsen starred as Cindy Lou Who, a 6-year-old Who who helps the Grinch learn the true meaning of Christmas, in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." by Dr. Seuss, it is the third screen adaptation of the story, following the 1966 television special starring Boris Karloff and the 2000 live-action feature-length film starring Jim Carrey. [24][25] It made $18.7 million on its first day, including $2.2 million from Thursday night previews, more than the $1.7 million taken in by Illumination's Sing in 2016. But it’s Cindy Lou Who who carries the movie with her kindness, empathy, and intellectual fearlessness (she has her own “yuletide doubts,” she admits to the Grinch). NBC's upcoming production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical is … Betty Lou Who Clint Howard. Cindy invites the Grinch to a celebration at her house, which is full of extended family and a few neighbors. and Other Stories. The Cast Of NBC’s The Grinch With (& Without) Their Grinchy Makeup. The nostalgia is real.Music: www.bensound.com Tonight's the night - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! They ridiculed his beard and his other-ness. By the end, your own heart will swell, though maybe just one or two sizes. Yahoo News is better in the app. Keep reading to revisit the details behind each one of these classic Christmas movies. He succeeds at this when Fred and his family come to his aid. She takes this response literally and attempts to go to the North Pole to talk to Santa, but when Donna tells her that it would take a month to travel there, she instead decides to try trapping Santa with the help of her friends. The part of the movie that really satisfies is the ending, when the Whos embrace the Grinch quickly after he apologizes to them. The next musical to be produced on TV is Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical starring Matthew Morrison and airing Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Meanwhile, 6-year-old Cindy Lou Who notices that her mother Donna is overworked trying to take care of herself and her twin infant brothers, Buster and Bean. 1 Away From 'Ralph'? 8-Year-Old Grinch Mindy Sterling. on Wednesday night. He and Max acquire a fat reindeer whom the Grinch calls Fred and steal a sleigh from his friendly neighbor Mr. Bricklebaum. Now, grab that cup of hot chocolate and settle in for a Grinchfest! Viewers in ‘66 became obsessed with Whoville and wanted to know the translation of the “Fahoo Fores” song. The Grinch cast includes Boris Karloff as the narrator and voice of the Grinch, June Foray as Cindy Lou Who, and Dal McKennon as Max the dog. Amelia Minto portrays the adorable Cindy-Lou Who in NBC's holiday special "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!" Tonight’s the night – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! is airing on NBC! Cindy Lou Who Kelley. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! 3 / 13. Here's what the cast of the Grinch are up to today. Turns out, those particular words are made up by Seuss and don’t mean anything at all! Feeling sorry for the Grinch, Cindy later invites him to celebrate Christmas at her house which he awkwardly attends. Book and lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Original production conceived and directed by Jack O’Brien Original choreography by John DeLuca Directed by James Vásquez. We’re Hollywood.com, and the only thing fake about us is our lip fillers. The musical was directed by Julia Knowles and Max Webster. It is a performance of an adaptation of the 2006 musical Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!The Musical, which in-turn is based on the holiday children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Full Cast & Crew: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Cast (70) Jim Carrey. Jim Carrey in 2000. The Grinch here is more of a sourpuss compared to the 2000 version of the holiday film. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Grinch gives the classic Seuss source material a brightly animated update that's solidly suitable for younger viewers without adding substantially to the story's legacy. Mayor Augustus Maywho Christine Baranski. Max fans will not be disappointed! But he’s far less angry than the Grinch in Howard’s movie. Matthew Morrison as Grinch, Booboo Stewart as … With this, the Grinch finally accepts the Whos' friendship and enjoys Christmas with them. Begin Slideshow . Fans of the original movie enjoy reciting the clever lines and singing the iconic songs. The Grinch is played by Matthew Morrison, best known as high school teacher Will Schuester from FOX’s Glee. Whobris Josh Ryan Evans. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” will air Wednesday night, bringing a little bit of Whoville to America. Begin Slideshow. The cast included Stefán Karl Stefánsson (who is best remembered for playing the role of Robbie Rotten on the children's TV series LazyTown) starring as the Grinch, Walter Charles as Old Max, and Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Young Max. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Griff Rhys Jones plays the old dog recollecting Christmas past, while Matt Terry takes on the young enthusiastic pup who is reluctantly dragged along on Mr Grinch’s mean Christmas-ruining schemes. Matthew Morrison as Grinch, and Denis O’Hare as Old Max in “Dr. Jim Carrey as The Grinch. Clarnella Rachel Winfree. Jim Carrey as The Grinch. Here are the principal cast members of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical with and without their grinchy get-ups. The Old Globe production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Dr. … They also love the simple storyline where the Grinch is awful mainly because he’s super annoyed by the singing and noisy festivities of Whoville. Benedict Cumberbatch, voicing the Grinch, opts not to compete with Karloff at all, which is smart and speaks in an American accent, sounding rather like Bill Hader, which is confusing. That’s partly Jim Carrey’s signature excesses, and partly a portrayal of a wounded soul turned vengeful. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the animation and the vocal performances (particularly Cumberbatch's), but felt the film added little or nothing new to the source material. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/the-grinch-the-cast-today/ar-BB1bRHNN Rose Rance Howard. It marked the first-ever time animated films were the top two films at the box office in back-to-back weekends. 9 In Deadline's 2018 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament", "2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Guide", "Watch the 2018 NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 Holiday Sing-Along", "Dr. Seuss' 'The Grinch' Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD", "Box-Office Preview: 'The Grinch' to See Green With $55M-$60M U.S. ‘The Grinch Musical’ 2020 – Full Cast, Performers, & Song List! Today, Boris Karloff, of Frankenstein’s monster fame, is still widely considered the best Grinch voice. 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