DANIEL PATRICK SMITH (Buddy) is beyond excited to be back on the road with Elf! Recent credits include: Little Shop of Horrors (Orin and others); Brady vs. Partridge: The Brady Bunch (Greg Brady); The Tempest (Ferdinand); Twelfth Night (Malvolio); Panic! The Musical (Orson Welles); Honestly Abe (Abraham Lincoln). Training: NYU Tisch School of the Arts - CAP21 and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. A proud future member of Actor’s Equity, Dan would like to thank Paul, Kelso, Sam, Connor, his amazing cast and crew and the world’s greatest family!
MAGGIE ANDERSON (Jovie) After playing the title role of Peter Pan this summer in California she is thrilled to be back on tour with Elf for a second year. Recent NYC/LA credits include Lysistrata Jones (Lysistrata Jones), Anyone Can Whistle (Fay Apple), Seussical (Gertrude Mcfuzz), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim Mcafee), Smokey Joes Café (Shimmy girl). Pace University BFA in Musical Theatre 2014. Thank you Jesus!
GABRIELLE MIRABELLA (Emily). Favorite theater credits include First Date as Lauren, Hippie and Grandma Ida and also Hairspray! as Velma. Last seen on the 2013-14 National Tour of Mamma Mia! as Tanya. Ms. Mirabella’s favorite christmas cookie is gingerbread and her website is www.gabriellemirabella.com. In loving memory of Matthew A. Smith.
KEN CLEMENT (Santa) is quite jolly to return to Elf for a third tour as Santa! Regional Theatre: Moon Over Buffalo (George), Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Barney), Bell, Book & Candle (Redlich), Glengarry Glen Ross (Aaronow), 1776 (Franklin), Ragtime (J.P. Morgan), World premiere of Anna in the Tropics (Che Che), Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Faith Healer (Teddy), Chicago (Amos), The Seafarer (Lockhart), The Diary of a Madman (Poprischin), The Lt. of Innishmore (Donny). National Tour: Oliver! (Bumble) TV: Burn Notice, The Glades, and Magic City. Film: Sex Drive, Pain and Gain and Catastropical
D. SCOTT WITHERS (Walter Hobbs) is thrilled to return to the Elf family this season! National tours: Memphis (Simmons), Catch Me If You Can (1st National - Roger). Select regional: Oliver (Fagin - Phoenix Symphony), Anything Goes (Evelyn – Phoenix Theatre), A Year With Frog and Toad (Frog – Seattle Children’s Theatre), Hairspray (Edna – Arkansas Rep), Baby (Alan - AZ Broadway). BFA in Theatre Performance from Arizona State. Much love and thanks to AJP and the Withers clan.
AUDRA QUALLEY (Deb) is absolutely delighted to spend another Christmas season with Elf The Musical! You may have seen Audra in Deb’s dancing shoes on last year’s East coast tour. Pittsburgh native, Steelers fan, and proud graduate of Point Park University (BFA Musical Theatre). Endless thanks to our incredible creative team for their guidance and trust, to my parents, and to the entire Elf family past and present, near and far! Merry Christmas!
DREW MARTIN (Mr. Greenway). Very excited to be joining the tour of Elf! Just finished the national tour of Anything Goes (Captain). Previous roles: Fiddler on the Roof (Rabbi), Phantom (Philippe), South Pacific (Emile), Annie (Warbucks), Secret Garden (Archibald), Chess (Greggor), Company (Larry), Forever Plaid (Sparky). Thanks to God, Family & Friends, Andrea Zee and NETworks! www.drewmartinlive.com
HARPER S. BRADY (Michael at some performances) is delighted to be touring with Elf again this holiday season! National Tours; Elf the Musical (Michael); Regional; Lyric Theatre of OK: Billy Elliot (Posh/Tall Boy, u/s Michael), Les Miserables (u/s Gavroche); Silver Dollar City: Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim); Favorite hometown credits; Landers Theater: Les Miserables (Gavroche), Evangel University: Annie Get Your Gun (Little Jake), SLT on Tour: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley (Stanley Lambchop). Many thanks to the Elf creative team and my amazing family! www.harpersbrady.com NICKY TORCHIA (Michael at some performances) is thrilled to join Elf! Broadway: Kinky Boots (Young Charlie s/b); Broadway Tour: A Christmas Story (Schwartz); FringeNYC: Crack in the Ceiling (David); Regional: Mary Poppins (Michael), Music Man, Really Rosie, more. TV: ABC’s Forever. Thanks family, Nancy Carson, Ellyn Marsh, Bob Marks, Janine Molinari, Jen Rudin.
JOSEPH FIERBERG (Ensemble) is jingle tingly to be a part of this sparkle jolly show! National/International Tours: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Regional: Fulton, Ogunquit, MSMT, TBTS, Playhouse on Park, Arizona Broadway Theatre. BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Many thanks Sam, Connor, Chandon, Michal, NETworks, and, most of all, my family.
MICHAEL FISHER (Store Manager) is beyond thrilled to be apart of this Christmas spectacular! He holds a BFA from Mars Hill University. His favorite credits include: Dreamgirls (CC White), Parade (Jim), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Johnson), Aida (Mereb), Songs For a New World (Man 1), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Victor), and Hairspray (Duane). Utmost thanks to family and friends for their endless love and support!
SPENCER GLASS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his national touring debut. Credits- Goodspeed Opera House, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Weston Playhouse and Disney Cruise Line. Thank you to the entire Elf team, Kimberly Vaughn, Daniel Hoff Agency and my unbelievably supportive and patient parents. 2013 Boston Conservatory graduate!
SHANE HURST (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Christmastown this holiday season! National Tours: Memphis, Elf the Musical. Regional: Billy Elliot, Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Seussical the Musical. BA Musical Theatre, Cornerstone University. Love to my incredible family and friends for their continuous support.
ASHLEIGH JUNIO (Ensemble). Favorite performances: Godspell (Joanne), Parade (Mrs. Phagan), Grease (Jan), Twelfth Night (Maria), and Broadway Sings at Birdland with Laura Benanti. Graduate of the New School and AMDA, pursuing M.M. Musical Theatre/Vocal Pedagogy at NYU. Thanks to Broadway Artists Alliance, my amazing family and friends, mom, dad, and hubby, James. www.ashleighjunio.com
ERIN KEI (Ensemble) is delighted to return to Christmastown! Originally from Fort Worth, TX, she is a graduate from Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theater. Special thanks to Sam, Connor, Elyse, as well as her friends and family who make her feel Sparklejollytwinklejingley everyday. Enjoy the show!
CAITLIN LESTER-SAMS (Ensemble) most recently performed with the national tour of Flashdance: The Musical (Ms. Wilde). Previous credits include [Title of Show] (Heidi), Brigadoon (Meg), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Linoleum), They’re Playing Our Song (Sonia), and The Full Monty (Pam). She holds a BFA from Western Michigan University. To learn more visit. www.caitlinlestersams.com.
TYLER LOGAN (Ensemble) is ecstatic to return to such a magical show! Tour: Elf The Musical (2014) Regional: West Side Story (Snowboy), 7 Brides for 7 Brothers (Caleb), Once Upon A Mattress (Jester), Music Man, Wizard of Oz, and S’Wonderful. Tyler has worked alongside and choreographed for Broadway’s Jason Robert Brown, Liz Callaway, Eden Espinosa, Krysta Rodriguez, Susan Egan, and Matthew Morrison. Huge thank you to his family and friends for all of their love and support!
KATIE LOMBARDO (Ensemble) was most recently seen in the National Tour of Flashdance: The Musical (u/s Alex Owens, Kiki) & is excited to be back on the road! BFA Jazz Dance from University of the Arts. All the love & thanks to the creative team, friends, and mostly, Mom Dad & Emily. NICOLE PAVONE (Ensemble, Dance Captain) is excited to join her first National Tour with Elf. An alumni of SUNY at Buffalo, Nicole has taught contemporary and jazz to students in the Boston area as well as performed with Boston Company, Urbanity Dance. Regional Credits: Cats (Rumpleteazer, Assistant Dance Captain), Little Mermaid, Wizard of Oz, and Joseph…Dreamcoat (Mrs. Potiphar u/s, Swing). Film Credits: Movement One Dance Documentary. Nicole sends thanks to all for the love and support from her family, friends, BLOC NYC, and most importantly, her husband Jon. www.nicolepavone.com
EMILY JEANNE PHILLIPS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut with Elf! Regional Credits: West Side Story (Conseulo), A Chorus Line (Cassie), Hairspray (Penny Pingleton), The Producers (Ensemble). TV: So You Think You Can Dance Season 9. A big thanks to Networks and the Elf team! Love you Dad and Becca! Emilyjeannephillips.com
BENJAMIN RIVERA (Ensemble) a graduate from Oklahoma City University, has worked for Disney Cruise Line on the Fantasy as Dance Captain/Swing and then performed in the National Tour of Anything Goes (Swing). Some of his favorite shows include Legally Blonde (Nikos), Mary Poppins (Ensemble), and Spamalot (Ensemble).
BRANDON STONESTREET (Ensemble) is so excited to be spreading some Christmas cheer with Elf The Musical! Recent credits include the international tour of West Side Story (Big Deal) and the national tour of Flashdance: The Musical (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain.) Many thanks to NETworks, MSA, and most of all my family.
JAKE SWAIN (Swing; Assist. Dance Captain) is thrilled to be spending the Christmas season with Elf. New York: The Development Wing’s Broadway Under the Stars. KCACTF 2014 Irene Ryan National Finalist. BFA in Acting from BYU. Thanks to God, family, bloc, and you! www.jake-swain.com
MIA WEINBERGER (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to Christmastown for a second season. National Tours: Elf, Bring It On: The Musical. Off-Broadway: Tilly The Trickster, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! Other favorites: Legally Blonde, The Wizard of Oz. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Ian, and the Elf team. www.miaweinberger.com