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Description
Arts Club Theatre Company's holiday musical this year is Elf: The Musical, the stage version of the New Line Cinema film about Buddy, a human raised among elves at the North Pole. Buddy heads to New York City to find his birth father and win over his new family with Christmas cheer, spaghetti and song, even though his dad is on the naughty list and his little brother doesn't believe in Santa.
When and where
- Dates: November 12 to December 27, 2026 (previews begin November 12; opening night is November 18)
- Venue: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (BFL CANADA Stage), 2750 Granville Street at 12th Avenue, Vancouver
The regular weekly schedule is:
- Monday: no performance
- Tuesday: 7 pm
- Wednesday: 1 pm and 7 pm
- Thursday and Friday: 7:30 pm
- Saturday: 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
- Sunday: 2 pm
Holiday changes include a 1 pm show on Thursday, December 24 and a 7 pm show on Sunday, December 27. Check the Arts Club calendar for the exact performances on your date.
What to expect
The musical has a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. This production is directed by Stephen Drover, with music direction by Ken Cormier and choreography by Julie Tomaino, and includes a children's chorus of young local performers. The Arts Club notes that the show may use flashing lights and water-based haze and fog.
Tickets and prices
Tickets range from about $47 to $161 depending on the date and seat. Book online through the Arts Club or call the box office at 604-687-5315. Some seats at the Stanley have partial or obstructed views, so check the seat details when you book. The Arts Club website also has information on accessible and body-positive seating.
Getting there
The Stanley is on Granville Street at 12th Avenue in South Granville, served by buses running along Granville. The Arts Club website has parking tips for the area; street parking nearby fills up quickly before evening shows.
Tips
- Weekend matinees are popular with families and tend to sell first in December.
- Leave extra travel time during the holiday shopping season along South Granville.
- Pair the show with dinner or dessert at one of the many restaurants along South Granville.
- Previews before opening night on November 18 can be a good option for flexible schedules.
Looking for more to do? Browse all upcoming Metro Vancouver events, our November events calendar and December events calendar, and our guide to holiday events.