Elf – The Musical at The Marquis Theatre

Straight from two unforgettable sold-out seasons in London’s West End, Elf – The Musical is returning to its spiritual home this Christmas. The entertaining 2010 Broadway musical adaptation of the festive comedy is back with a limited holiday engagement on the dazzling Broadway stage for its fourth encore run in New York City at the Marquis Theatre. Based on the favorite 2003 Christmas movie featuring Will Ferrell, the smash-hit musical production boasts a book by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan (from Annie, The Producers, and Hairspray) and Bob Martin (from The Drowsy Chaperone), with songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (from The Wedding Singer). This acclaimed new, record-breaking production also stars Tony Award nominee Grey Henson (from Shucked).

Elf – The Musical Tickets

Join the beloved Buddy the Elf as he leaves the North Pole to find his family in New York City, spreading Christmas cheer at the Marquis Theatre in this modern holiday classic! This is every Buddy’s favorite holiday musical, and the perfect festive show for families on Broadway. Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!

“Has the magic to send you out of the theatre smiling and singing” – Times of London

Marquis Theatre

The Marquis Theatre is the go-to live performance venue to experience every Buddy’s favorite holiday musical. Just like this acclaimed new, record-breaking production, the Marquis Theatre places entertainment at the forefront, spreading Christmas cheer with its sparkling Broadway stage facilities. Known and loved as New York City’s finest venue, the Marquis Theatre provides the perfect setting for world class musicals like Elf – The Musical. It’s suited and booted with all the flashy effects that you would expect from Broadway’s biggest bonanzas. This limited holiday engagement is a super exciting addition to the Big Apple’s holiday calendar, adding to its already sparkling festive atmosphere with one of the most beloved Christmas stories out there!!

Synopsis

Elf – The Musical is the hilarious and heartwarming story of Buddy. After crawling into Santa’s sack of presents as a baby, he has spent his whole life training to be one of the North Pole’s best helpers. Buddy was raised by his adoptive father, Papa Elf, to be a proud member of the community – even if he is extremely tall, extremely clumsy and extremely enthusiastic. But one day, he discovers something shocking: Buddy is actually a human! As he sets off on a thrilling journey of self-discovery in the Big Apple, can he find his family and remind everyone of the true meaning and spirit of Christmas? This musical production of Elf is based on the 2003 hit movie starring Will Ferrell. Expect to be swept away with sets that are sparklier than tinsel, feel-good songs, and a funny, heartwarming story to get you in the spirit for the most wonderful time of the year. 

“Fantastically funny and frankly fizzing with festive cheer” – Culture Bean 

Creative Team

Grey Henson takes on the lead role as Buddy the Elf on Broadway, bringing non-stop energy and spreading joy to the stage. Grey Henson’s credits include a Tony Award-nominated performance as Damian in Mean Girls and a hilarious portrayal of Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon. Full casting will be announced at a later date. “I cannot wait to play Buddy the Elf eight times a week, in this hilarious and joyful musical, during the most magical time of the year on Broadway,” he says. “Elf has always been required yearly viewing for me, and I am so honored and excited to be fulfilling a lifelong dream of wearing tights on Broadway!”

The production contains a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin; music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (from The Prom and The Wedding Singer); and set design by the talented Tim Goodchild. Meanwhile, Director Phillip Wm. McKinley knits every element together to create a show that’s bursting at the seams with more treats than Santa’s workshop. Other members of the creative team include Liam Steel (choreography), Patrick Woodroffe (lighting), Gareth Owen (sound), Ian William Galloway (video), and Alan Williams (music supervision).

History & Awards

Elf is returning to Broadway after sprinkling some Christmas cheer over West End audiences in London, and this show is ready to capture even the most cynical New York hearts! Following two incredibly successful, record-breaking seasons in West End in 2022 and 2023, this sparkling production of Elf The Musical will be new to Broadway and will mark the show’s return for the first time in more than a decade. Originally opening on Broadway in 2010, Elf – The Musical is back in New York City for its fourth encore with performances that will run from 9 November 2024 to 4 January 2025, with an opening night set for November 17.

Following the 2010-2011 original Broadway engagement, the show returned for a 2012-2013 Christmas engagement with a revised book. Casey Nicholaw directed both runs. The upcoming production was first staged at London’s Dominion Theatre and became the venue’s fastest-selling show in almost a century. In fact, the musical returned the following season and broke its own box office records set during the previous year’s engagement.

Adapted from the 2003 New Line Cinema film, which starred Will Ferrell Zooey Deschanel and James Caan, Elf grossed more than a whopping $250 million dollars worldwide and has since become a holiday viewing staple.

Review

“Simon Lipkin knocks it out of the park. There are shades of Will Ferrell in his performance, but he brings an innocence that feels distinct. He tempers what could easily be an annoyingly consistent optimism with some killer line deliveries. He never descends into saccharine. Meanwhile, as Walter, Tom Chambers is grumpy and overworked rather than a full Scrooge. It lends a welcome trace of reality to the show’s otherwise cartoon altitude. Elsewhere, in a show largely focused on male relationships, Rebecca Lock and Georgina Castle still make their characters spark as Walter’s wife, Emily, and Buddy’s would-be girlfriend, Jovie, respectively.  And Kim Ismay, as Walter’s assistant, Deb, pretty much steals every scene she’s in.” – Time Out London

“The Musical gives beloved holiday comedy an energized old-Broadway spin” – Create A Stir