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We Have Our Buddy

Sebastian Arcelus and Amy Spanger will play the lead roles in Elf: The Musical

by Josh Kurp   |   Sep 13, 2010

We Have Our Buddy

Sebastian Arcelus (Photo: facebook.com)

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Warner Bros. Theatre Venturs and Unique Features announced earlier today that Sebastian Arcelus and Amy Spanger will play Buddy the Elf and Jovie, respectively, in Elf: The Musical, which is set to begin previews on November 2. Arcelus currently appears as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, and he recently starred in Lincoln Center Theater’s Off-Broadway production of Happiness, while Spanger originated the roles of Sherrie in Rock of Ages and Holly in The Wedding Singer.

They will join the previously announced Beth Leavel (Emily), Mark Jacoby (Walter), Matthew Gumley (Michael), Valerie Wright (Deb), Michael McCormick (Mr. Greenway), Michael Mandell (Store Manager) and six-time Emmy Award winner, George Wendt (Santa).

The Casey Nicholaw-directed musical runs at the Al Hirschfield Theatre for nine weeks only.