Elf The Musical

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 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.

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Concert Selections for Elf The Musical

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  • CHRISTMAS SONG
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    Elf The Musical
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • SPARKLEJOLLYTWINKLEJINGLEY
    From
    Elf The Musical
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Matthew Sklar
    Lyrics by
    Chad Beguelin
    Orchestrated by
    Doug Besterman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    4 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (20x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 2 (Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone), (4x) REED 3 (Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (3x) PERCUSSION (Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Timpani, Flexatone), (1x) DRUMS (Drum Set, Triangle, Wood Block), (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (2x) KEYBOARD 3 (may also be used as a Keyboard 3/Conductor Score), (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS

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Book by
Thomas MeehanThomas Meehan
Bob MartinBob Martin
Music by
Matthew SklarMatthew Sklar
Lyrics by
Chad BeguelinChad Beguelin
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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

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By gpelzel
July 08, 2021
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Why is the song “Christmastown” not in the musical? It is in the broadway production but not in this one. Is there a way to get licensing for that song?
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By nicholasmcdaniel
January 12, 2021
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On the cost estimator, does the "number of weeks" refer to the number of weeks you would use for rehearsal, or the number of weeks you would spread performances over?

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By Throwaway_1234
December 03, 2018
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Release date

Hello, when will this musical be released to the general public?

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By BALE147267
November 25, 2018
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We would like to explore the possibility of obtaining right for elf the musical November 2019

We would like to explore the possibility of obtaining right for elf the musical November 2019

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By BALE147267
November 25, 2018
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We would like to explore the possibility of obtaining right for elf the musical November 2019

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By MCMAHONC
May 31, 2018
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Are performance rights available for Elf the Musical - to perform November 2019

Are performance rights available for Elf the Musical - performing November 2019, in Mississauga, Canada for 8 shows

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By Hambleton22
February 26, 2018
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Available??

I see that the show is still restricted but a local theatre has advertised it in their season for December. Did I miss something? 

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By nkcp
December 18, 2017
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Is Elf the Musical availabke in Canada in 2018.?

I see that in November and December  it is playing in Ontario. 

I have not received advance notification that is it now available (as I am on the advance notice list)

Thanks very much! 

Best Wishes, Laurie Fischer

North Kildonan Community Players, Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

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By nkcp
October 12, 2017
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Royalties and Rights

are the Royalties and Rights available in Canada for Elf the Musical yet? 

If not, when will they be?

Weare hoping to do the musical in early December 2018.

please let me know. Thanks very much!

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By MARY48
June 05, 2017
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Do you have an accompaniment CD for Elf the Musical
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