Photo Flash: First Look at Harry Connick, Jr.'s THE HAPPY ELF, Opening Tomorrow at Red Branch Theatre Company

Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) will complete its 2016 season entitled Paint It Red with the snappy, jazzy holiday musical comedy The Happy Elf. Follow Eubie the Elf as he sets out on a mission to restore Christmas joy to a town called Bluesville where every single child is on Santa's naughty list. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

"The Happy Elf" began as a holiday song written by American singer and pianist Harry Connick, Jr. for his album "Harry for the Holidays." The song was expanded and adapted into a 3D-animated holiday special featuring Harry Connick, Jr.'s music and voice as well as stars like Carol Kane, Mickey Rooney, and Lewis Black among others.

Just as in the animated film, Harry Connick, Jr. narrates Red Branch's production of The Happy Elf, though through pre-recorded voiceover for the purposes of the upcoming stage adaptation.

Cast & Production Staff:

Eubie - Justin Moe
Molly - Katie Ganem
Hamm - Courtney Branch
Gilda - Megan Elizabeth Henderson
Norbert - Seth Fallon
Santa - Dean Allen Davis
Mrs. Claus - Adeline Sutter
Mayor - Todd Hochkeppel
Gurt - Cheryl Campo
Curtis - Sarah Luckadoo

Stage Direction by Laura Greffen
Music Direction by Dustin Merrell
Choreography by Rick Westerkamp
Stage Management: Jeff Miller
Production Management: Carrie Loughry
Set and Properties Design: Gary Grabau
Costume Design: Andrew Malone

Performances: December 9-10, 16-17 at 7:30 PM; December 10-11, 17-18 at 2 PM. Tickets available online at redbranchtheatrecompany.com/happy-elf or by calling 410-997-9352.

Harry Connick, Jr.'s The Happy Elf is presented with permission through special arrangement with MTI. Red Branch Theatre Company's production is made possible in part through the generous support of Susan S. and Steven Porter.

Photos courtesy of Bruce F Press Photography

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