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“elaborately tricked out and exuberantly performed”
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

“spectacular seasonal entertainment”
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

“Yuletide treat for the whole family”
Dean Richards, WGN TV & Radio

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If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, just be glad you’re not William “Buddy” Hobbes.

When he was only a baby, Buddy crawled into Santa’s sack of presents and was whisked away to the North Pole where he lived as an elf for years. Buddy grew up thinking he was just like all the others. He took joy in doing elf things, like making toys. But there was always something off about him. He towers over his fellow elves and just doesn’t get cobbling. Buddy soon realizes the truth about being … gulp … human and goes in search of his father, a workaholic publisher. Imagine Buddy’s horror when he finds out his dad does not share his love for Christmas. In fact, he couldn’t care less about it. But this is the infectiously-cheerful wannabe elf who grew up with jolly old St. Nick, and a little problem like that won’t deter Buddy from changing people’s hearts and minds.

Based on the hilarious 2003 Will Ferrell movie, Elf is one of those rare holiday shows that will have both kids and adults lighting up with laughter, humming tunes like “A Christmas Song” and “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” for days and rediscovering what it means to be a family. And Paramount has become the place that families head to for memorable holiday experiences. From the two-story Christmas tree in the lobby, to the thousands of sparkling lights adorning the banisters, to the carolers filling the air with song, you can’t help but get into the spirit the minute you walk through the doors. So this holiday season, join the Paramount family for the perfect feel-good show that will turn even the grumpiest of grinches into a happy-go-lucky bearer of Christmas cheer, singing loud for all to hear.

Rated PG for sophomoric humor, mild language and adult innuendos

Children ages 2 and under are not permitted in the theatre. All patrons require a ticket. No lap tickets.

DIRECTOR NOTES MEET THE CAST DAY ONE PHOTOS OPENING NIGHT VIEW TICKET REMINDER

Out of respect for the artists and in adherence to the union rules we are contractually obligated to enforce, all photography and video recordings of the stage, as well as of the production itself (including audio recording) are strictly prohibited. This policy will be enforced.

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