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Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Dec 4, 2025

Thanks to Buddy the Elf, ELF THE MUSICAL has plenty of holiday cheer. Jack Ducat has large shoes to fill as the beloved film character Buddy, a now adult man raised on the North Pole by Santa (Andrew Hendrick) and his elves— who must then venture into the wilds of New York City to meet his human father. Will Ferrell’s performance in the original 2003 film is embedded in the holiday movie zeitgeist — so it’s a big ask.

ELF THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at New Stage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

Elf The Musical is now playing at New Stage Theatre. Performances run through December 21.

ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to New Stage Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Elf The Musical comes to New Stage Theatre in November. Performances run November 30-December 1, December 7-9, 12, 14-16, 19-21 at 7:00 p.m., December 2, 3, 10, & 17 at 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

THE PROM, An Homage to Frida Kahlo & More Set for Wirtz Center 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University has revealed its 2023-24 season of musicals, dramas and theatre for young audiences by celebrated theater makers. 

Review: West Orange High School Thespian Troupe 1983 Makes History With Their Production of THE PROM
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2023

It's a courageous musical to perform, especially in Florida, especially this year. Kudos to all!

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 18, 2022

What did our critic think of ELF THE MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL? Drury Lane Theatre's holiday production is Elf. From the opening number until the final curtain, Elf will make you feel the joy of Christmas as a child again. That's the beauty of Buddy the Elf and in large part due to the talented Ben Dow, being moved from understudy to lead, in the title role. His wide eyed expressions and sheer joy of everything, especially maple syrup, is the heart of the story. Buddy wants everyone to be happy and feel joy. We are taken into the Buddy's story at the very beginning by Santa (expertly portrayed by the spellbinding A.D. Weaver). On Buddy's journey we meet all the characters from the movie.

Special Offer: ELF at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 24, 2022

Special Offer: Don’t be a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins! Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Elf-the Musical, based upon the film. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Directed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. Elf-the Musical runs November 9, 2022 - January 8, 2023.

Cast Announced for ELF - THE MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022

Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with the holiday classic Elf-the Musical, based upon the film written by David Berenbaum. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Directed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. Elf-the Musical runs November 9, 2022 – January 8, 2023, at Drury Lane Theatre.

Review: THE PROM at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Sep 28, 2022

THE PROM concludes it's National tour in Buffalo this week as the big show with lots of heart took to the Shea's Buffalo stage. The first production of the 2022-23 M & T Bank Broadway Season is not an instantly recognizable name to theatre goers, despite having had a one year run on the Great White Way and a Hollywood A-List Netflix movie starring Meryl Streep.

BWW Interview: Actor Marco Camacho Talks ELF THE MUSICAL
by Katricia Lang - Dec 10, 2018

If you're yearning for some contemporary yuletide carols, head over to Queensbury Theatre. December 7 through December 23, 2018, the company will stage ELF THE MUSICAL, the theater adaptation of Will Ferrell's popular 2003 film ELF.

BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - Nov 19, 2018

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we're telling you why, Buddy the Elf is coming to town! In fact, he just opened an effervescent production of 'Elf The Musical' at the John Engeman Theater in Northport.

Queensbury Theatre, CityCentre Announces 2018/19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2018

Queensbury Theatre is proud to announce the 2018/19 Mainstage Season at CityCentre. As Houston's only professional theatre outside of the loop, Queensbury Theatre is marking a new chapter with the 2018/19 Mainstage Season featuring a world premiere and a show-stopping holiday favorite.

THE WEDDING SINGER Begins Today North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016

Bright Colors. Big Hair. Bigger Hearts! North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre rewinds to the 1980s with their final production of the 2015-2016 season, THE WEDDING SINGER: THE MUSICAL, which begins today, May 27th, and continues through June 12th, 2016.

Party Like It's 1985 with THE WEDDING SINGER at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2016

Bright Colors. Big Hair. Bigger Hearts! North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre is proud to rewind to the 1980s with their final production of the 2015-2016 season, THE WEDDING SINGER: THE MUSICAL, which runs May 27th-June 12th, 2016.