The Happy Elf









The Happy Elf

December 1-10, 2023

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Holiday Magic!

From Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist Harry Connick Jr. comes a new musical featuring Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who longs to be a part of Santa’s sleigh team. Instead, she’s stuck checking the naughty-or-nice lists. Then, one Christmas Eve, she sees something strange: in the whole town of Bluesville, not a single person has been nice!


With a pinch of elfish magic, Eubie’s off to Bluesville. But can she turn a whole town of naughty children nice in just one day? Hoping to introduce a new generation of children to the joys of jazz, Connick has crafted a musical landscape against which Eubie's story unfolds. Families will love this holiday tale of friendship, the power of positivity, and overcoming adversity! Experience this festive story that’s soon to become a classic.


Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Mtishows.com

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Performance Times:

  • December 1 at 7:00PM
  • December 2 at 2:00PM
  • December 3 at 2:00PM
  • December 7 at 7:00PM
  • December 8 at 7:00PM
  • December 9 at 2:00PM
  • December 10 at 2:00PM

Run Time:

Approx. 1hr, 38min with intermission

Box Office Information:

  • Online: On-sale NOW!
  • In-Person: On-Sale November 13. Box Office open M-F from 1-4PM and 1hr before each performance.
  • Phone: On-Sale November 13. Call 319-277-5283

Meet the Cast

  • EUBIE Marley Millar
  • HAMM Angel Ramirez
  • GILDA Sydney Walvatne
  • NORBERT Kyle N. Weber
  • LITTLE NORBERT Arlo Masmar
  • SANTA Tony John
  • MRS. CLAUS Susan Conner
  • COPPA Dennis Downs
  • NARRATOR (& sneeze coach) Rick Johnson
  • MOLLY Linelle Roelofse
  • MAYOR Jeffrey Taylor
  • GURT Raechel Sittig-Esser
  • CURTIS Cale Clark
  • ENSEMBLE Zach Becker
  • ENSEMBLE John Claassen
  • ENSEMBLE Selah Grace Hess
  • ENSEMBLE Kallie Northland
  • ENSEMBLE Gabby Pepperling
  • ENSEMBLE Emerson Reints
  • ENSEMBLE Midnight Rose

Meet the Creative Team

  • Music and Lyrics by Harry Connick JR.
  • Book by Lauren Gunderson and Andrew Fishman
  • Director: Kim Groninga
  • Music Director: Lauren Leman
  • Choreographer: Mandy Masmar
  • Stage Manager: Jana Garcia
  • Scenic Design: Kim Groninga & Greg Holt
  • Sound Design: Trey Kellum
  • Lighting Design: Thomas P. White
  • Costume Design: Kim Groninga
  • Rehearsal Accompanist: Caitlyn Byer


Play A Part This Production!

We need your help! We are looking for Letters to Santa and lightly-used toys for our production. If your child would like to write a letter and/or donate any used toys to make space for new ones this Christmas, we would gladly take them at the theatre. We will make sure Eubie the Elf delivers all letters to Santa and toys will be donated to good homes after the production.


If you're able to give, bring your items to the theatre between 9AM-4PM before November 22. You can also shoot us a message to arrange a special drop-off.

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