Seussical as a musical comedy based on the many children's stories of Dr. Seuss. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Who’s, including Jojo, a Who childe, sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks”. Horton faces a double challenge; not only must protect the Who's from a world of naysayers and dangers but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayze La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz is never lose his faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.