Elf the Musical is proving to be the sensation of the 2010 holiday season! There are so many reasons why Elf tickets are selling so fast that it’s making our heads spin! Let’s look once again at why Elf the Musical is this year’s blockbuster children’s Broadway show. Firstly, there is an element of adventure that is breathtaking in its scope. From New York City to the North Pole and back again, what a trip! Secondly, there’s the simple magic of Christmas; Santa Claus, Elves, snow and gifts, reindeer, chimney stacks, and Christmas trees! Added to this is the loveable hero, Buddy, the boy who is transported in Santa’s gift sack all the way to that distant workshop at the North Pole. Buddy is mistook for one of Santa’s elves but his large size and poor toy-making skills raise the red flag, and Santa realizes that Buddy is human! This prompts a new desire in Buddy, to return to New York and find his family! Elf the Musical tickets represent a welcome change from the same old, same old, when it comes to the holidays, and kids are really raring to see this beautiful tale. Spurred on by the hope of seeing his father and step-brother again, Buddy begins his quest to find them. When Buddy returns to New York he discovers a few unexpected truths; having spent a long time amongst Santa’s elves, in that fabled workshop, he expects their existence to be universally accepted. However, Buddy’s step-brother refuses to believe in Santa (or the elves) and what’s more he discovers that his father is on the Naughty List! Needless to say these humorous twists have pushed sales of Elf tickets through the roof and will continue to do so as the holidays progress. Just make sure you have yours soon, as they are selling out at an amazing rate.
The tagline for Elf the Musical is “embrace your inner Elf!” and in effect that is what this new Broadway musical is all about. Those who have had their fill of those other Christmas musicals, (you know the ones but we won’t embarrass them by mentioning them here) are finding that Elf is a refreshing, snowy, moving story that encompasses both fact and fantasy – and does it so well! The Elf Musical schedule is set to run until January 2 at the Hirschfeld Theatre in New York, and you will never forget the time you saw the brand new Broadway musical starring Buddy, the boy who went to Santa’s Workshop!