Elf the Musical
ELF THE MUSICAL COMES TO CROWN LIVE FOR 4 WEEKS ONLY!
- VIC
- Nov – Dec 2026
About
Inspired by the beloved Christmas film starring Will Ferrell, Elf The Musical will star Gareth Isaac as the lovable Buddy, reprising the role following his acclaimed performance in the Australian premiere season at the Sydney Opera House; Adam Murphy as Buddy's dad, Walter Hobbs; Brianna Bishop as Buddy's love interest, Jovie; Katrina Retallick as Emily Hobbs; and much-loved comedian and actor Colin Lane in the dual roles of Santa and Mr Greenway.
This full-scale Broadway musical features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew ar and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer). The story comes to life with a book by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
A festive sensation around the world, Elf The Musical has captivated audiences of all ages.
Venue
Crown LIVE
Level 3, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Crown LIVE is a live entertainment venue on Level 3 at the west end of Crown Melbourne in Southbank, across from the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. It is the redeveloped form of The Palms at Crown, which opened in 1997 and hosted more than 150 shows a year. Crown says the reimagined theatre, reopening in November 2026, holds up to 1,250 guests in a tiered lounge with two small balconies, for concerts, comedy and theatre residencies.
Getting there
Tram: The Casino/MCEC/Clarendon St stop (Stop 124A) is closest, served by routes including 12, 96 and 109.
Train: Flinders Street Station is about a 15-minute walk via Queens Bridge or the Yarra footbridges.
Car: Crown has two car parks with more than 5,000 spaces, plus valet parking at the Atrium Entrance on Whiteman Street. From the multi-level Crown car park, cross the footbridge on Level 2 and take the lifts or escalators to Level 3. On foot from the Riverwalk, use the Food Court entrance and its lifts and escalators.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to Crown LIVE is by the lifts on the ground level (including those in the Food Court) up to Level 3, entering the auditorium through Door 1 or Door 2. Accessible seating bays are in Lounge Row E only; most other seats, and both balconies, are reached by steps, and frames and walkers cannot be used on the auditorium steps. The closest accessible all-gender toilet is in the auditorium lobby, and the venue does not have wheelchairs for hire. Book wheelchair seats online where marked or through Ticketmaster Accessible Bookings on 1300 446 925, and present your Companion Card at the box office when collecting tickets.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
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