Actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa Claus in the revival of Elf The Musical, producers announced today.
Sean Astin Makes His Broadway Debut in Elf The Musical — and He's Playing Santa Claus! | Us Entertainment
Astin, best known for his roles in the original Lord of the Rings films and more recently Stranger Things and The Conners, will star opposite Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked), who plays Buddy the Elf.
Elf The Musical, returning to Broadway for the first time in over a decade, begins previews at the Marquis Theatre on Saturday, November 9, with an official opening on Sunday, November 17. The limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 4, 2025.
"It's been a lifelong dream to perform on Broadway and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the season than by spreading holiday cheer as Santa Claus," Astin said in a statement. "I've been preparing for this role since I was 5. Now my kids can say, 'Santa, I know him!'"
