Broadway Talent to Celebrate the New Year
by MisterGaga on 1/4/18Tennessee Theatre - KnoxvilleWe decided to celebrate New Year's Eve day by taking in the production of Elf, the Musical. The production was colorful and high energy. Several Broadway caliber talents brought the show to life on stage, starting with Sam Hartley as Buddy the Elf. It is a tall order to play a role originally made famous by Will Ferrell in the movie, but Sam--an exceptional signer--was the perfect combination of goofy, lovable and sincere. Mia Gerachis also has a challenge--making the wary, skeptical Jovie likeable. She pulls it off, even making you believe she could fall for Buddy. And Buddy couldn't help but fall for her beautiful voice, featured in a hilarious rendition of "Never Fall in Love with an Elf." Would love to see both of them on stage again. There were many fine ensemble performances and energetic dancing. "Elf" was an awesome way to ring in 2018!