(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The National Tour of Elf, the Musical comes to State Theatre New Jersey for five performances from November 14-16, 2025. Inspired by the hit film, this is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve.
When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times claiming “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, “is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!"
Performances take place Friday, November 14 at 8:00pm; Saturday, November 15 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, November 16 at 11:30am & 5:00pm. Limited tickets are available for purchase online or by calling State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW (7469). State Theatre is located at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
STUDENT RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE! Beginning on Wed, November 12 at 12:00pm, 50% off Student Rush tickets are available for this show for students who visit the STNJ Ticket Office and show their Student ID. Ticket Office hours for November 12-16 are Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 12:00pm-4:30pm; Thursday, November 13 from 12pm-4:30pm; Friday, November 14 from 12:00pm-8:30pm; Saturday, November 15 from 12:00pm-8:00pm; and Sunday, November 16 from 9:30am-5:30pm.
DONATE TO THE HOLIDAY DRIVE! When coming to ELF, consider donating to our Holiday Drive! Bring donations of new toys, books, gift cards, and coats to benefit and support charities in Middlesex County, including The Salvation Army, CASA, and FISH INC. Sponsored by Yolo Promo, Rotary - Greater New Brunswick, and State Theatre New Jersey.
After major renovations, State Theatre New Jersey celebrated its 100th Anniversary in December 2021 in a fully renovated theater. Originally built as a silent film and vaudeville palace, State Theatre's historic significance was honored by PBS by featuring it in its documentary series, Treasures of New Jersey, in the fall of 2018. "Treasures of New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey" can be streamed online.
Today, State Theatre is the largest performing arts center in Central New Jersey and has welcomed more than six and a half million people through its doors since reopening as a nonprofit performing arts center in 1988. State Theatre New Jersey is a cornerstone of the cultural vitality of Middlesex County and averages a total economic impact on New Brunswick and the surrounding area of more than $18 million a year. The mainstage programs have featured high-caliber artists such as Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Kevin Hart, Ringo Starr, Melissa Etheridge, John Leguizamo, Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Program offerings include Broadway, orchestra, family, dance, comedy, rock/pop, jazz, Performances for Schools, and Sensory-Friendly Performances.
State Theatre New Jersey's programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com.
