Troubadour Theater Co. Premieres ELFTON, a Musical Fusion of "Elf" and Elton John

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Performances will begin on December 3.

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TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 25thholiday season (and 32nd overall) by asking their audiences to Fill an Elfie with Freedom at their latest world premiere musical comedy event, combining the classic holiday film ELF, with the music of Sir Elton John in ELFTON, with musical direction by Ryan Whyman, and adapted, & directed by Matt Walker . ELFTON will preview on Thursday December 3 at 8pm, and open on Friday, December 4 at 8pm, and perform through Sunday, December 20 at 4pm at Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St. in North Burbank.

Even after 31 seasons, the Troubies Don't Let the Sun Go Down on them. This year's original, world-premiere musical-comedy won't Go Breakin' Your Heart as Buddy the Elf says “Goodbye, Candy Cane Lane” in search of his real Dad. “Hold me Closer, Tiny Prancer,” says Santa, who faces a tough holiday when Christmas spirit hits an all-time-low, and his sleigh can't fly without it. But thanks to B-B-B-Buddy and the Elves, Santa shows the world that He's Still Standing (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!). Yes, those Troubie Bitches Are Back - accompanied by a live band, and lively lobby bar!

We think it's going to be a long, long line for tickets - which go on sale beginning on October 5th at 2pm! So, get on your Rocket, Man and fly over to the Colony Theatre cause Saturday Night's Alright for snowball fighting (Fridays and Sundays are too)!

Matt Walker (Director/Adaptor) Since 1995, he has been artistic director of The Troubadour Theater Company in Los Angeles, directing over 40 original productions and been honored with the Orange County Weekly Theater Award for Career Achievement, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Sustained Excellence in Theater, and the LADCC's Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater. Matt has worked professionally in TV, film, theater, opera, theme parks, corporate entertainment, and circus. And most recently, Matt co-wrote the screenplay for the Garry Marshall film, “Mother's Day,” as well as serving as on-set writer for Garry's previous two films, “Valentine's Day” (2009), and “New Year's Eve.” (2011). Matt currently serves as a writer/director for Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, and has written and/or directed the entertainment shows for Harry Potter land, the Special Effects Show, and the Jurassic World Raptor Experience. In addition, Matt has worked as a Disney Imagineer on various projects both for Los Angeles and Orlando, FL.

The cast of ELFTON will feature: Beth Kennedy , Rick Batalla , John Paul Batista , Philip McNiven, Suzanne Jolie Narbonne , Jennie Fahn , Jon Fahn, Victoria Hoffman , Steven Booth , Lana McKissack , Lara Lafferty, Benji Kaufman, Rachel Suen, and adaptor/director Matt Walker .

The Design Team for ELFTON is as follows: Lighting Design by Bo Tindell; Sound Design by Robert Arturo Ramirez ; Projection Design is by Rick Batalla ; Costume Design by Douglas Leadwell; Wig Design is by Suzanne Jolie Narbonne . The Music Supervisor is Eric Heinly . The Production Stage Managers are Corey Womack, and Kaz Osborne.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/ELFTON-to-Open-at-Colony-Theatre-in-Burbank-20261005)._