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Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Opening Night is on Sunday, November 17, 2024, for the limited engagement through Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Marquis Theatre.

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Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of an official Opening Night of Sunday, November 17, 2024, for the limited engagement through Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical below!

Elf The Musical features a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, with songs by Tony nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The musical returns to Broadway in an acclaimed production directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Olivier and Drama Desk nominee Liam Steel. First staged at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End, this production became the venue’s fastest-selling show in nearly a century and became a firm holiday favorite for London audiences, breaking its own box office records during last year’s run. 

Elf The Musical is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. Raised by elves in the North Pole, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities make him realize he doesn’t quite fit in. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. 

Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageGrey Henson - Buddy the Elf

Grey Henson received Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for his performance as Damian in the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls. He was recently seen playing Michael in tick, tick… BOOM! at the Kennedy Center and Storyteller 2 in the Tony-nominated musical Shucked on Broadway. He played the role of Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon on Broadway after originating the role on the first national tour. Grey recurred as Tate in “Girls5Eva” on Netflix and can be seen in the Sony Pictures film A Journal for Jordan directed by Denzel Washington. Carnegie Mellon University Drama. For Gavin.


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageSean Astin - Santa

Sean Astin is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut. Astin is known for classic characters: Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy in Rudy, Mikey Walsh in Spielberg’s The Goonies, Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates, Bob Newby in Netflix’s Stranger Things and most recently Tyler on ABC’S The Conners. Astin is the son of luminary performers, Patty Duke and John Astin. Sean dedicates his performance to his Mrs. Claus, Christine Astin, for 32 holly jolly Christmases; his daughters Ali, Elizabeth, and Bella; and his longtime team of elves at Stewart Talent and Luber Roklin.


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageKayla Davion - Jovie

Kayla Davion is so excited to be returning to Broadway to spread some Holiday Cheer! Broadway: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (Tina), Waitress (Ensemble/Dawn US), King Kong (Ensemble/Ann US). Off-Broadway: White Girl in Danger (Florence). Regional: The Hippest Trip: Soul Train the Musical (Jody Watley). TV: “The Good Fight,” “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Film: Better Nate Than Ever. She sends love to God, Mike, Mom, Ball State University, Nicolosi & Co, and Untitled Entertainment. “This one is for you, Nana.” “Lead with Love!” @Kayladavion


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageMichael Hayden - Walter Hobbs

All My Sons, Festen, Henry IV, Judgment at Nuremberg (Tony nomination), Cabaret, Carousel. Off-Broadway: Lady From Dubuque, Measure for Measure, Dessa Rose, Far East. London: Cabaret, Carousel (Olivier Award nomination). Regional: Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, Richard II, Merrily We Roll Along, Sweet Bird of Youth. Film: Charming Billy (American Film Institute Best Actor Award). TV: “Elementary,” “Chicago Fire,”all “Law and Orders,” “Murder One.”


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageAshley Brown - Emily Hobbs

Broadway: originated Mary Poppins (Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations), Beauty and the Beast (Belle). Off-Broadway: How I Learned to Drive. National tours: Mary Poppins (Garland Award), The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess) and On the Record. Chicago Lyric: Oklahoma! (Laurey) and Showboat (Magnolia). Encores!: The Golden Apple (Mrs. Juniper/Madame Calypso). The Muny: The Sound of Music (Maria) and Cinderella (Marie/Fairy Godmother). Concert: Ragtime (Mother).


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageKai Edgar - Michael

Kai Edgar is over the moon to make his Broadway debut with this story and company! Favorite credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie, National Tour), A Christmas Story (Ralphie, Ahmanson Theatre), The Hours (Richie, Metropolitan Opera), The Secret Garden (Colin, Sacramento Music Circus). For Kalea, Kanoa, Audrey, Tommy, Al, Kendra, & family. @kaijosephedgar, kaiedgar.com


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJennifer Sanchez - Deb

Elf marks Jennifer’s ninth show on Broadway and it’s the best Christmas gift she could ask for. She’d like to thank director Phil McKinley and MD Nate Patten for being earth angels from Wisconsin to Romania. Dedicated to the woman who embodies the true meaning of Christmas, Mariah Carey. @hennihennisanchez


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageKalen Allen - Store Manager

Kalen Allen is thrilled to make his Broadway debut! Known for his appearances on “The Ellen Show” and as a judge on the Food Network, he’s starring in Netflix’s Meet Me Next Christmas and recently released his debut album, Christmas Memories. He’s excited to finally put his theater degree to use! @thekalenallen


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageMichael Deaner - Little Boy

Michael Deaner is thrilled to be a part of this holiday classic! Broadway: Leopoldstadt (Young Leo). Regional: A Bronx Tale (Young Calogero), A Christmas Story (Ralphie). Recordings: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical (Greg Heffley). Thanks to the creative team, Telsey, and Jana, Linda, Nicolina, CorrieAnn and Billy. Love to my family!


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageBronwyn Tarboton - Ensemble

Broadway: Harmony, Frozen. Off-Broadway: Rock & Roll Man, Smokey Joe’s Cafe. National Tour: Frozen, A Chorus Line (Maggie). Bunch of regional, including Paper Mill Playhouse and MUNY. Bronwyn also works as an accompanist and vocal coach. Happy Holidays! insta: bronwyn_tarboton


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageSydni Moon - Ensemble

Broadway debut!! Regional: The Muny, Music Theatre Wichita, The Lex. BFA, University of Oklahoma. Thank you to the team and Daniel Hoff Agency! Love always to Mom, Dad, and Tyler. @sydni.moon


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageRodney Thompson - Ensemble

Broadway Debut! His theatrical credits include Funny Girl National Tour, The Muny, MTWichita, and Lyric Theatre OKC. He’s been seen in “Icon,” a music video by Todrick Hall. He thanks his family, CESD, and the Telsey office. OKCU Dance. @itzlilrodney


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageClifton Samuels - Ensemble

Broadway/Tours: Mrs. Doubtfire, Amazing Grace (OBC) Follies, A Chorus Line. Off-Broadway: Beast in the Jungle (Vineyard-Dir: Susan Stroman). TV/Film: “Feud: Capote….” (opposite Demi Moore); “The Blacklist”; “Younger”; “Boardwalk Empire”; Worth (Netflix); the Coen Bros’ Hail, Caesar!; The Unborn. Love to my fam. For Liza. @CliftonSamuels01


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageMichael Milkanin - Ensemble

Broadway: Lempicka, Shucked, Bad Cinderella, Kinky Boots. National Tours: Disney’s Frozen, Bat Out of Hell, Kinky Boots. Regional: The Little Mermaid (Muny); Beauty and the Beast (Paper Mill); The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center). Big thanks to Rachel Hoffman and CESD. @mmilkanin


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageDavid Paul Kidder - Ensemble

The Who’s Tommy. Film: If. TV: “SNL,” “Fallon,” “Colbert,” “John Oliver,” 77th Tony Awards. NYC: The Joyce, BAM. National Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Lisa, Danny, CESD, and The Elf Team. Always for Gram. @davidpaulkidder


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJ Savage - Ensemble

Broadway: Bad Cinderella. Off-Broadway: Empire, A Sign of the Times, and Seesaw. Avid outdoorsman and vintage Barbie collector. Major thanks to DGRW, the entire Elf team, Telsey, his family, Santa, and most importantly, Jared. @jasavage5


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageCorinne Broadbent - Ensemble

Broadway debut! Regional highlights: Tootsie (NSMT), Elf (Ogunquit), Falsettoland (MTC). Gratitude to Richard J. Hinds, Telsey, and Brian Herrick. Thanks to Daniel and all my supportive friends. Love to Mom, Dad, McKell, Allan and my two magical children. @corinne.broadbent


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageHalli Tolland - Ensemble

Broadway: Carousel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Film: West Side Story, Maestro. National tours: Moulin Rouge! (dance captain, Nini U/S), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Veruca Salt), Cats. Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny, Music Theatre Wichita. BFA University of Michigan.


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageCameron Anika Hill - Ensemble

Cameron is a New York based actor, originally from New Jersey. She received a BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Most recently, she was on the 1st national tour of Roger’s and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! directed by Daniel Fish. Cameron has also appeared on Broadway (Dear Evan Hansen), on the first national tour of Summer: the Donna Summer Musical, Off-Broadway, regionally at theaters such as the MUNY, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Music Theatre Wichita, Westchester Broadway Theater, Gretna Theatre, and more. On the screen you might have seen her on WeCrashed on AppleTV+, Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix, or Bernstein's Mass on PBS Great Performances. Cameron is a proud member of AEA.


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImagePeli Naomi Woods - Ensemble

Broadway debut! Recent credits: Frozen (National Tour); Once on This Island (SpeakEasy Stage Company). Special thanks to Daniel Hoff Agency, Telsey, and the creative team. All love and gratitude to friends and family for their unwavering support! @peli_woods


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageDeMarius Copes - Ensemble

Broadway: Some Like It Hot (OBC), Mean Girls (OBC). Off-Brodway: Once Upon A Mattress (NYCC Encores!). Tours: Hamilton (2nd Nat’l), Newsies (1st Nat’l). Regional: Midnight in the Garden... (Goodman Theatre), Mean Girls (National Theatre), The Prom (Alliance Theatre), A Chorus Line (Maltz Jupiter Theatre). TV/Film: Dear Evan Hansen, POSE, SNL, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Tony Awards (CBS). @demariusr_copes


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageLizz Picini - Performer

Lizz Picini is stoked to be making her Broadway debut this holiday season! Endless thanks to Phil, Liam, Ricky, Dave, CESD, Telsey, FGM, her mentors, dearest friends, and entire support system. Dad, Mom, Allie, Jo… this one’s for you! Ephesians 3:20 @lizzpicini


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageAustin Schulte - Performer

Austin Schulte is overjoyed to be making his Broadway debut in Elf. Recent credits: Young Frankenstein (La Mirada); and Natasha, Pierre… (Pittsburgh CLO). He wants to thank his family, his teachers, and this incredible company. IG: @_austin_schulte


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageAsten Stewart - Performer

Asten Stewart is so utterly thankful to join this fantastic company and to be making his Broadway debut. He could not have gotten to this point without his loving family, AMDA Faculty and CTG Family. #ClearIsHere


Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageMaria Briggs - Performer

Happy holidays! Broadway: Spamalot; The Music Man; Mean Girls; Anastasia; Hello, Dolly; Frozen; and Cats. Thank you to casting, the creatives, and CESD! Lots of love to Kevin, my family, and friends! For Grandma. IG: @mariarbriggs






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