# Elf The Musical JR. (West End Prep youth production)

> Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 19 (+1 more date)
- Where: Theater West End, 115 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771
- Ages: Performed by students in grades 2–8; family audience
- Price: Tickets sold on theaterwestend.com (price not printed on the event page)
- Organizer: Theater West End / West End Prep
- Official page: https://theaterwestend.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Theater West End's youth education program, West End Prep, stages Elf The Musical JR., a 60-minute musical comedy version of the holiday film. Students in grades 2 to 8 play the roles in the story of Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole who travels to New York City to find his birth father, a dad on the naughty list, and a half-brother who doesn't believe in Santa. The show includes ensemble numbers such as "Sparklejollytwinklejingley" and "A Christmas Song". The one-hour running time makes it a good first theater outing for younger children, and families of the young cast fill the house. Two performances are scheduled at the historic downtown Sanford theater, a Saturday matinee and a Sunday evening show; tickets are sold through the theater's website.

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