When:
December 1, 2024 – December 9, 2024 all-day
2024-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
2024-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
December 1-9

Family Weekend Performance Dates: December 1 & 7 – 8, 2024 

School Matinee Performance Dates: December 2 – 9, 2024 

Audition Dates: September 21 – 23, 2024 

Recommended for Ages 4+  

Run Time ≈1 hour

Performed at The Lexington Opera House 

Prices: $25/Adult, $20/Child, $10/Members 


Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin 
Music by Matthew Sklar 
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin 
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum 

Step into a winter wonderland of laughter and cheer with Elf the Musical Jr.! This delightful musical follows the misadventures of Buddy the Elf, a lovably clueless human raised at the North Pole. When Buddy discovers he’s not an elf after all, he sets off to find his true identity in bustling New York City. But with a dad on the naughty list and a skeptical brother, can Buddy spread enough Christmas cheer to win them over? Get ready for a whirlwind of festive fun and heartwarming moments in this adaptation of the beloved holiday classic! 

Family Weekend Performance Info 

Sunday, Dec. 1 – 2:00pm 

Saturday, Dec. 7 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)* 
Sunday, Dec. 8 – 2:00pm

*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.

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Our friends from God’s Pantry Food Bank want you to channel your inner Buddy and get ready to transform cookies into festive masterpieces with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of holiday cheer. Before the Pay What You Will performance of Elf Jr. The Musical, bring the whole family along to decorate cookies and help get accessible to food to those who need it.

NOTE: LCT will accept the below items (during regular operating hours) starting on Nov. 10th through December 10th. You will see a barrel in the lobby that you can drop the following items in:

What items to collect:
Canned proteins: tuna, chicken, beef, spam, nut butters, beans
Breakfast foods: cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, protein bars
Soups: any soups or ready-to-eat items, ramen
Pantry Staples: crackers, condiments, seasonings, sauces

Starches: Pasta, rice, mac and cheese, canned pasta, mashed potatoes, side-dish pasta meals
Canned fruit: peaches, mixed fruit, pineapples, apples, fruit cups, applesauce, pears
Canned vegetables: canned tomato (sauce, paste, diced etc.) potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, peas, mixed vegetables

Any unopened shelf stable food with ingredients listed works! Please try not to donate glass.
Items in bold are in urgent needs.


For Educators:

School Matinee Performances 

Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!  

Recommended for Grades PreK-8th 

Curricular Connections: Holiday Traditions, Family and Adoption, Musical Theatre, Adaptations 

Monday, Dec. 2 – 10:00am & 12:00pm 
Tuesday, Dec. 3 – 10:00am & 12:00pm 
Wednesday, Dec. 4 – 10:00am & 12:00pm 
Thursday, Dec. 5 – 10:00am & 12:00pm 
Friday, Dec. 6 – 10:00am & 12:00pm 

Monday, Dec. 9 – 10:00am & 12:00pm 

School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat 

For Performers: 

This show has open auditions! They are open for actors ages 9-18. Learn more and sign up for an audition at the link below. 

Audition Dates: September 21 – 23, 2024