[NEohioPAL] PRESS RELEASE: CVLT brings the musical adaptation of the beloved film ELF to the stage this holiday season

[Chagrin Valley Little Theatre]

  *PRESS RELEASE*
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 11/9/2022

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Contact: Andrew Rothman
From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

40 River Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44122
Phone: 440-247-8955
E-mail: cvlt at cvlt.org
Website: www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/>


      CVLT brings the musical adaptation of the beloved film ELF to the
      stage this holiday season

Adapted from one of the most beloved modern Christmas movies, "Elf the 
Musical" transforms the story (originally a vehicle for actor Will 
Farrell) into a theatrical holiday treat for the whole family. "Elf" 
features songs by the Tony Award nominated Matthew Sklar and Chad 
Beguelin (/Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer/) and a 
script by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (/Annie, The Producers, 
Hairspray/) and Bob Martin (/The Drowsy Chaperone/). The New York Times 
called it “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment!” and 
Variety said “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city 
kids and plenty smart for adults!”

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's production runs weekends from November 
18 through December 17, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and 
select Sundays. Evening performances begin at 7:30 PM on Fridays Nov. 18 
& 25, Dec. 2, 9 & 16 as well as Saturdays Nov. 19, 26, & Dec. 10. 
Matinees at 2 PM on Saturdays Dec. 3 & 17 and Sundays Nov. 27 & Dec. 4. 
Tickets are $21 with a $4 discount for students, seniors, and military. 
Many of these performance dates are already sold out, so advance 
reservations and early arrival are highly recommended.

"Elf" is the tale of Buddy (John Kolar), who mistakenly crawls into 
Santa’s toy sack as a child and is raised by elves at the North Pole. 
Buddy’s comparatively enormous size and lack of natural toy making skill 
forces him to face the realization that he is a human. With the blessing 
of Santa (Nick Alder), Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to 
find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (Steve Brown), a cynical workaholic 
with a wife Emily Hobbs (Emily Stack) and son Michael (Lucy 'Red' 
Mango). He soon makes friends with his step-family, as well as Walter's 
secretary Deb (Amy Mango), and even finds love with a Macy's holiday 
employee, Jovie (Sarah Gordon). However, Buddy also discovers that most 
New Yorkers no longer believe in Santa, which threatens Christmas, as 
Santa's sleigh can only fly if people still believe. Through relentless 
cheeriness and a childlike adoration of Christmas, Buddy the elf 
attempts to save the day and mend his relationship with his estranged dad.

Director Louis Petrucci, with musical director Jonathan Gordon and 
choreographer Melanie Leibold, bring the magic to life with an all-ages 
cast of 31 performers that also includes Pamela Sheehan Brown, Alexa 
Decker, Christine Francisco, Dave Jezek, Koriander Jezek, Nathan Miller, 
Allie Morrison, Charlie Morrison, Frankie Morrison, Sacha Morrison, 
Tobias Morrison, Vivien Morrison, J.J. Nightwine, Sofia Palma, Michela 
Palma, Kathy Pekarcik, Matt Rondini, Elisabeth Roter, Louis Schwartz, 
Lily Shumaker, Juliana Shumaker, Kara Simpson, Wrenn Warren, Christopher 
Wuehler.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through 
individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible 
in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts 
and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature 
to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and 
supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities 
culturally, educationally, and economically.

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