The holiday musical
Elf, based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, is currently in previews at the the
Paper Mill Playhouse, ahead of a Nov. 30 opening.
Elf has a book by
Thomas Meehan and
Bob Martin, music by
Matthew Sklar and lyrics by
Chad Beguelin. The Paper Mill production stars
James Moye as Buddy,
Kate Fahrner as Jovie,
Paul C. Vogt as Santa,
Heidi Blickenstaff as Emily,
Robert Cuccioli as Walter and Jake Faragalli as Michael. At a recent press event for the show, the cast offered previews of four songs, including "Christmastown," "Never Fall in Love," and "There Is a Santa Claus." For more on
Elf at the Paper Mill Playhouse, read the
Playbill.com story.