The Happy Elf is playing at First Stage Children's Theater, on Saturday afternoon I attended the show with my husband and daughter. WE LOVED IT! The music and lyrics are by Harry Connick Jr., bringing a jazzy and bluesy feel to the show. We fell in love with Eubie and all of the elves. The show is playing through December 18th, and First Stage's website provided the following synopsis:
There's no such thing as an unhappy elf, so when Eubie finds himself in Bluesville, his elf-ness is put to the test as he is determined to make the naughty town smile in time for Christmas. Eubie's enthusiasm will not be denied as he embarks on his quest to raise a Christmas Tree in the Town Square. This heart-warming holiday musical from Harry Connick, Jr. warmly captures the joy of the season.
The Happy Elf (a holiday special in cartoon) will also be playing on NBC on December 2nd, according to www.thehappyelf.com. Of course, I still recommend seeing the theater performance, of all the First Stage shows I've seen, this was by far the best show.
