Elf: The Musical<\/em>. The jolly show is running through Dec. 30 and features the largest number of actors and scene changes in Phoenix Theatre\u2019s nearly 100 years in the Valley. A true Christmas miracle!<\/p>\nBased on the 2003 film, Elf<\/em>, this musical version follows Buddy the elf as he navigates his way through New York City amongst humans, in search of his biological family. After discovering that his father is on the naughty list and his brother doesn\u2019t believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to turn things around. The hilarious family-friendly musical is perfect for all ages and the best way to add some fun to your holiday season.<\/p>\n“Elf the Musical<\/i>\u00a0is one of those special shows that delights children while remaining theatrically rich and appealing to parents and grandparents,\u201d said D. Scott Withers, Phoenix Theatre\u2019s director of\u00a0<\/i>Elf<\/i>:\u00a0<\/i>The Musical<\/i>. \u201cIt\u2019s a hit for the entire family. It’s full of unbridled joy, vibrant costumes and characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and warm fuzzies all over.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cast includes many familiar faces like Toby Yatso as Buddy the elf, Jenny Hintze as Buddy\u2019s love interest Jovie,\u00a0Chris Eriksen as Buddy\u2019s father Walter,\u00a0Anne Lise Koyabe as Walter\u2019s secretary Deb, and Debby Rosenthal as Walter\u2019s wife Emily.<\/p>\n
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