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-30px"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong><br>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1>
<p
style="font-size:10pt; font-weight:normal;font-family:
arial, sans-serif; color:#000000;" align="right">Date:
10/26/2023</p>
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<p
style="font-size:10pt; font-weight:normal;font-family:
arial, sans-serif; color:#000000;">Contact: Andrew Rothman<br>
From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre </p>
<p
style="font-size:10pt; font-weight:normal;font-family:
arial, sans-serif; color:#000000;">40 River Street<br>
Chagrin Falls, OH 44122<br>
Phone: 440-247-8955<br>
E-mail: <a href="mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" moz-do-not-send="true">cvlt@cvlt.org</a><br>
Website: <a href="http://www.cvlt.org/"
moz-do-not-send="true">www.CVLT.org</a><br>
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<h3
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color:#000; font-size:12pt;">CVLT brings record-breaking
hit "Elf, The Musical" back for encore</h3>
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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.<br>
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<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size:10pt">
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.<br>
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<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size:10pt">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 (<em>Disney's
Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer</em>) and a
script by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (<em>Annie, The
Producers, Hairspray</em>) and Bob Martin (<em>The
Drowsy Chaperone</em>). 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!”</p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size:10pt">"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.</p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size:10pt">
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.</p>
<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size:10pt">Tickets
for <i>Elf </i>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.<br>
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<p style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size:10pt">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.</p>
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