KHS choir, drama students planning three performances of musical adaptation of ‘Elf’
‘The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear’
![KHS CHOIR members performed during the Kingfi sher Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree lighting ceremony last weekend. Some of the selections they sang were from the “Elf The Musical JR.” which they’ll present along with drama students three different times later this month in the auditorium at Kingfi sher Heritage School. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/khs_choir.jpg?itok=TaOytzDf "KHS CHOIR members performed during the Kingfi sher Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree lighting ceremony last weekend. Some of the selections they sang were from the “Elf The Musical JR.” which they’ll present along with drama students three different times later this month in the auditorium at Kingfi sher Heritage School. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
County residents soon will have the opportunity to embrace their inner “elf.”
That opportunity will come when Kingfisher High School choir and drama students present their production of Elf The Musical JR., it was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI).
The show, featuring 25 high school and junior high students, premieres Thursday, Dec. 12.
“Elf The Musical JR. is an uplifting musical about one boy’s quest to find his true identity. The story encourages each of us to approach each day with goodwill, wonder and cheer,” said Cohen.
“From the first rehearsal the students from KHS choir and drama have worked together as a team to create this wonderful experience for your community to enjoy. We think they deserve a standing ovation for all their work.”
The production will be held at the Kingfisher Heritage Auditorium, 600 S. 9th St.
The show begins at 7 p.m. on both Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 and then at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.
Elf The Musical JR. is based on the 2003 hit movie “Elf” that starred Will Ferrell.
The musical features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin On Broadway, The Wedding Singer), a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
The musical tells the story of a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.
The would-be elf is given the name Buddy and raised by elves in the North Pole.
Buddy lives happily unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.
With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his stepbrother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of the holidays.
Elf The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
For more information on the show, you can contact Diann Magnus at Kingfi sher Junior High at 405375-3755 or Leslie Click at Kingfisher High School at 405-375-4191.