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Theatre Under The Stars<\/strong> is excited to announce the cast of Elf \u2014 The Musical<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think there is a better modern show for the holidays than Elf<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d said Dan Knechtges<\/strong>, TUTS Artistic Director, and the Director & Choreographer of Elf<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWith its bubbly, infectious score, it\u2019s guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n Leading off the cast are Quinn VanAntwerp<\/strong> as \u201cBuddy,\u201d Michael Halling<\/strong> as \u201cWalter,\u201d Raven Justine Troup<\/strong> as \u201cJovie,\u201d and Julia Krohn<\/strong> as \u201cEmily Hobbs.\u201d Joining them are Steven Bogard<\/strong> as \u201cSanta,\u201d Simone Gundy<\/strong> as \u201cDeb,\u201d Brian Mathis<\/strong> as \u201cMr. Greenway,\u201d LaBraska Washington<\/strong> as \u201cMacy\u2019s Manager,\u201d Carlos Garza<\/strong> as \u201cMichael Hobbs,\u201d and Sam Morales<\/strong> as \u201cMichael Hobbs\u201d at certain performances.<\/p>\n Rounding out the cast in the Ensemble are: Mackenzie Bell<\/strong>, Courtney Chilton<\/strong>, Trey Harrington<\/strong>, Logan Keslar<\/strong>, Jacob Major<\/strong>, Regina Morgan<\/strong>, Christopher Scurlock<\/strong>, Yasmyn Sumiyoshi<\/strong>, Christopher Tipps<\/strong>, and Kristin Warren<\/strong>. Additionally the cast will include 27 students from the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre<\/strong> and The River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As previously mentioned, Elf<\/em><\/strong>, is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges. He is joined by Stephen W. Jones<\/strong>, Music Director; Matthew Smucker<\/strong>, Scenic Designer; Colleen Grady<\/strong>, Costume Designer; Yael Yubetzky<\/strong>, Lighting Designer; Andrew Harper<\/strong>, Sound Designer; and Kelley Jordan<\/strong>, Hair & Makeup Designer. Casting for Elf<\/em><\/strong> is provided by Associate Artistic Director, Megan Larche Dominick, CSA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This modern day Christmas classic returns to Theatre Under The Stars in an all-new production just in time for the holiday season! Based on the cherished 2003 movie, Elf \u2013 The Musical<\/em>, tells the story of Buddy, a human accidentally transported to the North Pole as a baby. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy\u2019s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa\u2019s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help the Big Apple remember the true meaning of Christmas. Don\u2019t miss this warm-hearted Broadway hit from TUTS!<\/strong><\/p>\n