‘Elf The Musical JR.’ coming to Hampstead Annex in December

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HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — A holiday musical is coming to Pender County next month as Untitled Theatre Productions prepares to perform “Elf The Musical JR.” at the Hampstead Annex.

The production will run from December 9 through December 13, with six performances scheduled over five days.

Based on the 2003 holiday film “Elf,” the musical follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole. After discovering his true identity, Buddy travels to New York City in search of his birth father, hoping to reconnect with his family and spread Christmas spirit along the way.

The production is directed by Emily Graham and Steve Campbell, with Jaime Schumer serving as music director, Katie Auletti-Smith as choreographer and Maggie Proscia as stage manager.

Performance dates and times include:

  • Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 12, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 13, at 3 p.m.

Performances will take place at the Hampstead Annex, located at 15060 U.S. Highway 17 in Hampstead. Tickets are $17.

Tickets and additional information are available through Untitled Theatre Production’s website.

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