Elf The Musical

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Prom, The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

“Lands on the very, very nice list!” - The New York Times

"The book and score have the crackle and glow of a fire in the hearth.” - The New Yorker

“Hilarious and heart–warming, this 'Elf' delivers.” – Chicago Tribune

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Overture

World's Greatest Dad

In The Way

Sparklejollytwinklejingley

I'll Believe In You

In The Way- Reprise

Just Like Him

A Christmas Song

World's Greatest Dad - Reprise

Nobody Cares About Santa

Never Fall In Love (With An Elf)

There Is a Santa Claus

The Story of Buddy

Nobody Cares ... (Santa's Reprise)

A Christmas Song - Reprise

Finale

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