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Synopsis

In this heart-warming musical, Santa narrates the story of Buddy, an apparently oversized elf who has been raised in the North Pole. During the lead up to Christmas, Buddy overhears the other elves discussing how he is really a human but hasn’t realized. He is devastated and Santa must reveal to his wannabe elf that baby Buddy mistakenly crawled into Santa's bag of gifts on Christmas Eve many years ago and was transported to the North Pole on Santa’s return home. With Santa's blessing, Buddy decides to travel to New York City to find his real father (who is on the naughty list). Shocked that his own father could be on the naughty list, he is further astounded that his half-brother doesn't believe in Santa. How can this be? Buddy decides to change the outlook and behavior of his new family and bring the true meaning of Christmas back into New York City. Along the way, he discovers friendship, romance, and his true identity. Elf JR is a modern day holiday classic that aims to spread Christmas cheer for all to hear!

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
Elf, 2003 Film
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
New York City, North Pole, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Recording
Dancing
Heavy
Ideal For
Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Middle School, Star Vehicle Male, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Mostly Male Cast, Includes Child, Late Teen, Early Teen Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Buddy

Lead

Male

Tenor

Santa Claus

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Walter Hobbs

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Emily Hobbs

Supporting

Female

Alto

Michael

Supporting

Male

Countertenor, Tenor

Jovie

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Shawanda

Featured

Female

Soprano, Alto, Mezzo-Soprano

Charlie

Featured

Male

Tenor

Deb

Featured

Female

Alto

Mr. Greenway

Featured

Male

Tenor

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone

Songs

  • Happy All the Time - Buddy, Ensemble
  • World's Greatest Dad - Buddy *Sparklejollytwinklejingley - Buddy, Store Manager, Ensemble
  • I'll Believe in You - Michael, Emily
  • *A Christmas Song - Buddy, Jovie, Ensemble
  • World's Greatest Dad [Reprise] - Buddy
  • Never Fall in Love (With an Elf) - Jovie
  • There Is a Santa Claus - Michael, Emily
  • The Story of Buddy - Buddy, Michael, Walter, Ensemble
  • *A Christmas Song [Reprise] - Jovie, Buddy, Emily, Michael, Walter, Ensemble
  • *Sparklejollytwinklejingley [Reprise] - Ensemble

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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