Whoville
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Whoville is a fictional town created by author Theodor Seuss Geisel, under the name Dr. Seuss
. Whoville appeared in the books Horton Hears a Who!
and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
. There were significant differences between the two renditions.
with his dog Max.
.
The Grinch is a fictional, green colored man with a cat-like face and cynical personality. He lives in isolation upon Mt. Crumpet with his dog Max. The Grinch overlooks the city of Whoville with a lack of empathy for all Whos. He is known to be of a different species than the Whos, being stated as a What. The Grinch is played by actor Jim Carrey
in the 2000 production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The mayor of Whoville lives with his wife, 96 daughters and 1 son named Jo-Jo. In the book Horton Hears a Who!, the mayor's name is Ned McDodd. In the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, he goes by Augustus Maywho. There are differences between Maywho and McDodd that are instantly noticeable: Maywho is a pompous, arrogant man who views himself as the only person worth listening to, whereas McDodd is "devoted, and fair, and a little bit odd". Actor Steve Carell
plays the Mayor of Whoville in the 2008 animated film Horton Hears a Who!. Mayor Maywho was played by Jeffrey Tambor in the live-action film, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
, is a Broadway
musical produced by Lynn Ahrens
and Stephen Flaherty
in 2000. The musical is a collection of Dr. Seuss most famous stories that were combined to represent a synthesis of his work. The majority of the musical centers around the life in Whoville, especially the Whos' Christmas pageant and Horton the elephant. Both themes were based off the plots of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Horton Hears a Who!
endorses Dr. Seuss work by attributing a section of the amusement park
to him. Within the Islands of Adventure
, there is a component designated to the city of Whoville. In the town, visitors of Universal Orlando Resort are able to interact with the characters and explore the theme park.
. In 2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was developed into a motion picture. It became the first Dr. Seuss story ever made into a featured film. Later, in 2008 Horton Hears a Who! was developed into a well-known animated movie.
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. Whoville appeared in the books Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who! is a 1954 book by Theodor Seuss Geisel, under the name Dr. Seuss. It is the second Seuss book to feature Horton the Elephant, the first being Horton Hatches the Egg...
and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a children's story by Dr. Seuss written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. It was published as a book by Random House in 1957, and at approximately the same time in an issue of Redbook...
. There were significant differences between the two renditions.
Location
The city of Whoville is located on a clover flower within a floating speck of dust according to the book Horton Hears a Who!. However, in the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Whoville is located within a speckle on a snowflake. Because the city of Whoville resides on a speck in both stories, it is prone to unexpected movement, weather, and activity.Inhabitants
Many different characters, known as Whos, live within the speck of dust. The Whos are known for their warm hearts and welcoming spirits. The physical characteristics that distinguish them from humans are as follows: They are furry humanoids with canine snouts and twelve toes. In the live-action film, the fur was missing from the Whos. Just North of Whoville, atop a high mountain lives a bitter, cave-dwelling creature named The GrinchThe Grinch
The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He first appeared as the main protagonist in the 1957 children's book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!...
with his dog Max.
Characters
Cindy Lou Who is a generous young girl who was introduced in the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! In the 2000 live action film, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" she is played by actress Taylor MomsenTaylor Momsen
Taylor Michel Momsen is an American actress, musician and model who portrays the character of Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl and portrayed the role of Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and fronts the rock band The Pretty Reckless.-Early life and career:Taylor...
.
The Grinch is a fictional, green colored man with a cat-like face and cynical personality. He lives in isolation upon Mt. Crumpet with his dog Max. The Grinch overlooks the city of Whoville with a lack of empathy for all Whos. He is known to be of a different species than the Whos, being stated as a What. The Grinch is played by actor Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
James Eugene "Jim" Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He has received two Golden Globe Awards and has also been nominated on four occasions. Carrey began comedy in 1979, performing at Yuk Yuk's in Toronto, Ontario...
in the 2000 production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The mayor of Whoville lives with his wife, 96 daughters and 1 son named Jo-Jo. In the book Horton Hears a Who!, the mayor's name is Ned McDodd. In the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, he goes by Augustus Maywho. There are differences between Maywho and McDodd that are instantly noticeable: Maywho is a pompous, arrogant man who views himself as the only person worth listening to, whereas McDodd is "devoted, and fair, and a little bit odd". Actor Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Steven John "Steve" Carell is an American comedian, actor, voice artist, producer, writer, and director. Although Carell is notable for his role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he found greater fame in the late 2000s for playing Michael Scott on The Office...
plays the Mayor of Whoville in the 2008 animated film Horton Hears a Who!. Mayor Maywho was played by Jeffrey Tambor in the live-action film, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
Books
Dr. Seuss created a couple of children's books with the intent of introducing readers to the magical world of Whoville. His first story originated in 1954 titled "Horton Hears a Who!". His second redesign of Whoville was introduced in the story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" published in 1957. Both books went on to be some of Dr. Seuss best pieces of work.Broadway
SeussicalSeussical
is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the books of Dr. Seuss that debuted on Broadway in 2000. The play's story is a rather complex amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. After a Broadway run, the production spawned two US national tours and a UK tour...
, is a Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
musical produced by Lynn Ahrens
Lynn Ahrens
Lynn Ahrens is an American writer and lyricist for the musical theatre, television and film. She has collaborated with Stephen Flaherty for many years...
and Stephen Flaherty
Stephen Flaherty
Stephen Flaherty is an American composer of musical theatre. He works most often in collaboration with the lyricist/bookwriter Lynn Ahrens...
in 2000. The musical is a collection of Dr. Seuss most famous stories that were combined to represent a synthesis of his work. The majority of the musical centers around the life in Whoville, especially the Whos' Christmas pageant and Horton the elephant. Both themes were based off the plots of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Horton Hears a Who!
Theme Parks
Universal Orlando ResortUniversal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort in Orlando, Florida. It is wholly owned by NBCUniversal and its affiliates. The resort consists of two theme parks , Universal CityWalk , and three Loews Hotels...
endorses Dr. Seuss work by attributing a section of the amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
to him. Within the Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure
Universal's Islands of Adventure is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida. It opened May 28, 1999 as part of an expansion that, along with CityWalk Entertainment District, the Portofino Bay Hotel, and Hard Rock hotel, converted Universal Studios Florida into the Universal Orlando Resort...
, there is a component designated to the city of Whoville. In the town, visitors of Universal Orlando Resort are able to interact with the characters and explore the theme park.
Movies
In 1966 Dr. Seuss creations came to life. The television program "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" was a 26 minute segment originally telecasted on CBSCBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. In 2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was developed into a motion picture. It became the first Dr. Seuss story ever made into a featured film. Later, in 2008 Horton Hears a Who! was developed into a well-known animated movie.