[NEohioPAL] PRESS RELEASE: CVLT brings record-breaking hit "Elf, The Musical" back for encore

[Chagrin Valley Little Theatre]

  *PRESS RELEASE*
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 10/26/2023

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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 record-breaking hit "Elf, The Musical" back for encore

When Chagrin Valley Little Theatre brought the musical "Elf" to the 
stage in 2022, it broke box office records by selling out every 
performance before opening night, as well as selling out an additional 
performance that was added mid-run. When the show closed, there remained 
names on the ticket waiting list. Responding to this demand for more, 
CVLT has reconvened most of the stars from the 2022 cast plus many new 
additions for a new 'encore' production for its 94th Season. This 
reprise run has already sold 50% of its available tickets.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's "Elf" runs weekends from November 17 
through December 17, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and select 
Sundays. Evening performances begin at 7:30 PM on Fridays Nov. 17 & 24, 
Dec. 1, 8 & 15 as well as Saturdays Nov. 25, & Dec. 9. Matinees will be 
at 2 PM on Saturdays Nov. 18 and Dec. 2 & 16, and Sundays Nov. 26 & Dec. 
3, 10, & 17. Tickets are $21 with a $4 discount for students, seniors, 
and military.

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!”

"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 (Tony Piotrkowski), a cynical 
workaholic with a wife Emily Hobbs (Emily Stack) and son Michael (Vivien 
Morrison). 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 (Alex Petsche). 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 Michael J. Rogan, with musical director Jonathan Gordon, 
choreographer Sarah Gordon, costumer Jackie Kruyne, stage manager Andrew 
Karp, and technical director Tom West will bring the magic to life with 
an all-ages cast of 37 performers. The cast includes Madigan Albro, 
Delaney Albro, Juniper Axelrod, Jennifer Coakley, Joseph Coakley, Kevin 
Derrick, Christine Francisco, David Igneczi, Bryant Lyles, Lucy "Red" 
Mango, Jordon Matthew, Frankie Morrison, Sacha Morrison, Tobias 
Morrison, Charlie Morrison, Allie Morrison, Jonathan Orosz, Sawyer 
Orosz, Raleigh Orosz, Eric Oswald, Michela Palma, Sofia Palma, Adelaide 
Rohr, Elisabeth Davidson Roter, Molly Walsh, Brenda Willis, Christopher 
Wuehler, and Dorota Zarzycka.

Tickets for /Elf /can be purchased online 24/7 at CVLT.org or by calling 
the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office at 440-247-8955, Tuesday - 
Friday afternoons from 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Early reservations and arrival 
are highly recommended. CVLT is located at 40 River Street in historic 
Chagrin Falls Village.

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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