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Jacques Torres and Cast of ELF Reveal 'Cotton Headed Minty Muggins Hot Chocolate' Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2012


Cast members from the hit Broadway musical ELF will be joined by Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres, as they introduce the latest holiday creation, Cotton Headed Minty Muggins Hot Chocolate and unveil a giant chocolate mold in the spirit of ELF today, November 16th.

Photo Flash: First Look at Beth Leavel, Leslie Kritzer & More in ELF!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2012


ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances began on Friday, November 9, 2012. The production plays a limited engagement of 9 weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: ELF Welcomes Melissa Joan Hart, Aviva Drescher, and More!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2012


ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances will began last week, Friday, November 9, 2012, and the production will play a limited engagement of nine weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013. last night the show welcomed Mamarazzi, hosted by The Moms (Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein) and Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash. Check out photos from the festivities below!

Jacques Torres and Cast of ELF to Reveal 'Cotton Headed Minty Muggins Hot Chocolate', 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012


Cast members from the hit Broadway musical ELF will be joined by Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres, as they introduce the latest holiday creation, Cotton Headed Minty Muggins Hot Chocolate and unveil a giant chocolate mold in the spirit of ELF on Friday, November 16th.

Photo Coverage: ELF's Opening Night Curtain Calls on Broadway - Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer and More!
by Walter McBride - Nov 10, 2012


ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances will began last night, Friday, November 9, 2012, and the production will play a limited engagement of nine weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013. BroadwayWorld was at the opening performance and brings you photos of the cast and creative team taking their first bows!

ELF Begins Performances at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theater Today, November 9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2012


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features and Jujamcyn Theaters present Jordan Gelber (Avenue Q, All My Sons) as Broadway's favorite elf, 'Buddy' in the hit holiday musical ELF. He will be joined by Leslie Kritzer (Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair) as 'Jovie' and Mitchell Sink as 'Michael' in his Broadway debut.

Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer & Mitchell Sink to Star in ELF on Broadway! Full Cast Announced!
by Robert Diamond - Oct 4, 2012


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features and Jujamcyn Theaters announced today that Jordan Gelber (Avenue Q, All My Sons) will play Broadway's favorite elf, 'Buddy' in the hit holiday musical ELF. He will be joined by Leslie Kritzer (Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair) as 'Jovie' and Mitchell Sink as 'Michael' in his Broadway debut.

Wayne Knight Set to Play 'Santa' in Broadway-Bound ELF!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2012


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features and Jujamcyn Theaters announced today that television icon Wayne Knight will star as Santa in the hit musical ELF. Knight, currently starring in TV Land's "The Exes," is perhaps best known to audiences as Jerry Seinfeld's arch nemesis "Newman" on the Emmy Award-winning hit comedy "Seinfeld." Knight's credits also include Jurassic Park, Toy Story 2, Space Jam and "3rd Rock from the Sun," among many others.

Beth Leavel, Mark Jacoby and More to Reprise Roles in ELF This Holiday Season!
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 6, 2012


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features announced today that the hit musical ELF will star Tony® Award winner Beth Leavel (Emily), Tony® Award nominee Mark Jacoby (Walter), Valerie Wright (Deb), Adam Heller (Mr. Greenway) and Michael Mandell (Store Manager). Leavel, Jacoby, Wright and Mandell are reprising the roles they originated in the 2010 production of ELF. Additional casting will be announced soon.

ELF to Return to Broadway This Winter; to Play Al Hirschfeld Theater
by Robert Diamond - Aug 9, 2012


Variety reports that ELF is indeed headed back to Broadway this winter, and that the show will play the Al Hirschfeld Theater for 9 weeks, from November 9 to January 6 before KINKY BOOTS takes the theatre in the Spring.

Julia Murney, Kevin Earley, et al. to Lead LEMPICKA Reading, 6/15
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 13, 2012


A by-invitation-only reading of Lempicka, a musical commissioned by Yale Rep and New Dramatists, about the tumultuous life of art deco artist Tamara de Lempicka, will be presented June 15 in Manhattan.

ELF Original Cast Recording Released
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical ELF, the Broadway musical for every 'Buddy,' will be released digitally and in stores on November 1, 2011 by Ghostlight Records.

ELF Original Cast Recording to be Released 11/1
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 6, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical ELF, the Broadway musical for every 'Buddy,' will be released digitally and in stores on November 1, 2011 by Ghostlight Records.

Dorset Theater Festival Presents NOISES OFF, Closes 8/13
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2011


Dorset Theatre Festival opened its current production of 'Noises Off,' and Jenn Thompson, director of the play, has assembled family and theatre friends to perform the acclaimed British farce.'Noises Off' will continue through August 13.

Dorset Theater Festival Presents NOISES OFF Thru 8/13
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2011


Dorset Theatre Festival opened its current production of 'Noises Off,' and Jenn Thompson, director of the play, has assembled family and theatre friends to perform the acclaimed British farce.'Noises Off' will continue through August 13.

BroadwayWorld.com's Guide to January 2011 Show Closings
by BWW - Jan 1, 2011


BroadwayWorld offers highlights of the several productions which will complete their Broadway runs in January.

ELF Breaks B.O. Record Again at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 27, 2010


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features announced today that the new Broadway musical ELF shattered the box office record at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 W 45th St) a third time for the week ending December 26, 2010.

ELF Breaks Own Box Office Record at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2010


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features announced today that the new Broadway musical ELF shattered its previous box office record at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 W 45th St) for the week ending December 19, 2010.

TV: ELF Shorts Part 4: Backstage with Matthew and Matthew
by Craig Brockman - Dec 29, 2010


Tis the season to find your 'inner elf' and BroadwayWorld is going to help! Continuing our special series 'Elf Shorts' we bring you backstage (again) with Matthew Gumley (Michael in the show) and Matthew Schechter (Michael Standby). Matthew^2 play a game of 5 questions backstage. Click below to watch this second of several backstage features brought to you by this dynamic duo!

TV Special: Elf Shorts Part III: Directing and Choreographing
by Craig Brockman - Dec 16, 2010


Tis the season to find your 'inner elf' and BroadwayWorld is going to help! For the next few weeks, we're presenting a special series featuring the cast and creative in a close up look at putting this 'magical' show together called 'Elf Shorts.' This third feature highlights multi Tony Award Nominee Casey Nicholaw who both directed and choreographed book writers, Tony the show! Click to learn more about taking this hilarious movie from the big screen to the Broadway stage!

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