Cast announced for upcoming 'Elf the Musical' production

The cast has been announced for West End Theatre Project's production of Elf The Musical, a local version of the Christmas favourite. 

The show will feature John Belanger as Buddy, Marisa Valois as Jovie, and Stephen Patterson as Walter Hobbs, a news release issued by the West End Theatre Project stated.

Additional cast members are listed in the full news release below:

West End Theatre Project is announcing the cast list for the upcoming production of 'Elf The Musical', the finale show of the 2022 season.

The company will be led by John Belanger as Buddy, Marisa Valois as Jovie, Stephen Patterson as Walter Hobbs, Sarah St. Amour as Emily Hobbs and Ethan Heimonen as Michael Hobbs. Sarah Skagen will play the role of Deb alongside Robb Fisher as Santa and Bernie Stuetz as Store Manager.

Also in the cast are Aiden Allen, Romi Araba, Stephen Boniferro, Andrew Brienesse, Chloe Coccimiglio, Ariella D'Agostino, Michael Dal Cin, Kerri Findlay, Jamie-Lynn Garside, Penny Gribbon, Chris Horsepool, Jade Jack, Shirley Leonard, Michaela Lynn, Pharoah MacInnes, Leo Moore, Mary Anne Nakamura, Rose Panico, Alexis Pawelek, Michael Poluk, Nicolette Rebello, Kyla Robinson, Cathy Shunock, Jocelyn St. Amour, Krissy Strickland and Kyler Villebrun.

Lucas Beaver will helm the production with Rony Dal Cin as music director and Nancy Kinney as vocal director in addition to Jeanine Jefferson as assistant director and Lauren Kinney as assistant choreographer. The stage management team will be led by Kristine Thomas alongside Betty Currie, Trudy DeGraw, and Regan Currie. Valerie Pluss will produce for West End Theatre Project.

A title known the world over, 'Elf The Musical' is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, 'Elf' features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar ('The Wedding Singer') and Chad Beguelin (Disney's 'Aladdin' on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan ('Annie', 'The Producers', 'Hairspray') and Bob Martin ('The Drowsy Chaperone').

Tickets for 'Elf The Musical' are available in person and online at the Sault Community Theatre Centre Box Office. Subscribe to the mailing list for special info on promo codes and ticket sales. Use the promo code 'buddy' for 20 per cent off adult, student, and senior tickets. Offer is valid until June 30, 2022.

West End Theatre Project would like to extend a very special thank you to the 2022 Season sponsor, Pharmasave, and additional sponsors S&K Group, Inc and Lillie Financial.