ELF THE MUSICAL
lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN
book by BOB MARTIN and THOMAS MEEHAN
adapted from the NEW LINE CINEMA film, written by DAVID BERENBAUM
ELF THE MUSICAL is presented through a special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are supplied by www.mtishows.com
ABOUT THE SHOW
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.
"The show is a bona fide treat."
– New York Post
"Those expecting to laugh as much as they did at the movie won't be disappointed."
– Associated Press
DATES:
November 25-December 30 2022
Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
VENUE:
Beddington Heights Theatre Art Centre
RUNNING TIME:
Two act musical: approximately 120 minutes
TICKET PRICES:
GENERAL: $27 child, $32 adult
PREMIUM: $30 child, $35 adult
CHILDREN are aged 3 to 17
RELAXED PERFORMANCE:
Thursday, December 1, 2022
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE:
Thursday, December 8. 2022
RECOMMENDED FOR:
ages 6+
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Flashing lights, contemporary songs.
THEMES AND TALKING POINTS:
Family, being true to yourself, love, individualism, holiday spirit, community.
