Elf The Musical 2012 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: November 18, 2012
Closing: January 06, 2013

Elf The Musical - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Buddy 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 reality that his father is on the naughty list and his step-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 Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.





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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Elf The Musical

Review: 'Elf' returns to Broadway with same charm
8 / 10

Those expecting to laugh as much as they did at the movie won't be disappointed. What might come as a surprise is just how polished these songs and arrangements are, particularly the larger-than-life opening number at Santa's workshop and several scenes in a very strong second act.

REVIEW: ‘Elf’ merrily skates back to Broadway
7 / 10

New to the role of a disillusioned Macy’s employee who brightens up in Buddy’s presence, Leslie Kritzer delivers the funny “Never Fall in Love (With an Elf”) with wry pizzazz. Other high points in the musical include “Nobody Cares About Santa,” a jazzy, foot-stomping lament for Buddy and crew of disgruntled out of work department store Saint Nicks; “There is a Santa Claus,” a joyous realization of the holiday spirit exuberantly voiced by Leavel with youngster Mitchell Sink; and “The Story of Buddy the Elf,” a punchy number with a catchy chorus that, as performed by most of the company, nearly brings down the house. Rolling along agreeably for its earlier stretches, the musical really takes off in the second act.

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

Local Students Appear in ELF THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities P.A.C., Now thru 11/18
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2012


Students from Lawrence Academy of Music will have a chance to appear alongside Broadway performers in Elf the Musical at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center today, November 13-18. The young performers between the ages of 5 and 12 will include Nora Austin, Pippa Austin, Gavin Burkheimer, Eleanora Dane, Izzy Dane, Roseanna Dane, Nathaniel James, August McLaughlin, Sylvia Polansky, Will Scheffler, Maura Tarnowski and Annika Urness.

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

BWW Reviews: PPAC Welcomes Christmas Season with Festive ELF
by Veronica Bruscini - November 5, 2012


'Elf the Musical' boasts a jazzy, highly enjoyable score by Doug Besterman, and traces Buddy the Elf's quest to find his biological father in the faraway land of New York City.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL!
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2012


Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!

Matt Kopec to Star in ELF THE MUSICAL National Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012


NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features have announced casting for the upcoming national tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The tour kicks off at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island November 4-10.

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

ELF Box Office Set to Open on October 1!
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2012


ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances will begin on Friday, November 9, 2012. The production will play a limited engagement of 9 weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013.

Up on the Marquee- ELF!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - September 24, 2012


ELF returns to Broadway this holiday season at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Performances will begin on Friday, November 9, 2012. The production will play a limited engagement of 9 weeks for the holiday season through Sunday, January 6, 2013. The marquee just went up at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and you can check out photos below!

Wayne Knight Set to Play 'Santa' in Broadway-Bound ELF!
by Nicole Rosky - September 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 - September 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 - August 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.

Elf The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Elf The Musical and what's the order?
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
Finale

Other Productions of Elf The Musical

2010   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2012   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2012   Broadway Broadway Return Production
Broadway
2013   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
West End West End
West End
2015   US Tour 2015 Holiday Tour
US Tour
2017   Off-Broadway Madison Square Garden Return Engagement
Off-Broadway
2022   US Tour US Holiday Tour
US Tour

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