Elf The MusicalReturns to Broadway for Limited Holiday Engagement Led by Tony Nominee Grey Henson (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Grey Henson in ‘Elf The Musical’.Photo:Rebecca J Michelson

Rebecca J Michelson

Son of a nutcracker! Buddy the Elf is coming back to Broadway!

Previews begin Nov. 9 at the Marquis Theatre in New York City ahead of an opening on Nov. 17. The limited engagement is currently scheduled through Jan. 4.

“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,” said Henson, known for roles inMean GirlsandSchucked, in a statement.

“Elfhas 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.”

Grey Henson in ‘Elf The Musical’.Rebecca J Michelson

Like in the film, once Buddy discovers he’s human, he embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father. In turn, Buddy helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

It was first staged at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End in 2022 to great fanfare, and returned there the following year where it broke its own box office records.

Will Ferrell in ‘Elf’.Alan Markfield/New Line Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

Alan Markfield/New Line Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

Elfitself has become a holiday favorite for families. The movie, which also stars Zooey Deschanel and James Caan, earned more than $225 million worldwide, becoming an instantly quotable classic.

“I had literally no idea [it would be a hit],“Ferrell toldEntertainment Weeklyin 2017, recalling how he had just leftSaturday Night LiveandOld Schoolhadn’t been released yet.

“But we just had the right combination of story and a great cast and Jon Favreau directing and obviously enough comedy,” Ferrell continued. “And it all came together.”

Tickets forElf The Musicalare now on sale.

source: people.com