Parents, Brace Yourselves — an Elf on the Shelf Musical Is Coming to a City Near You

Parents, brace yourselves. An Elf on the Shelf live musical is coming to a city near you, whether you're ready for Christmas or not. This November, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical tour begins in Easton, PA, and makes stops all over the US through to Dec. 29. It might just be the perfect kickoff to your family's holiday celebrations, or a great early Christmas gift.

"The beloved tradition that continues to capture the hearts of children and their families everywhere, comes to the live stage for the first time ever!" reads the musical's site. "This all-new musical and premiere stage production includes an exclusive invitation to Santa's North Pole and engages audiences with a glimpse into the magical lives of Scout Elves. Featuring an original story and score, dazzling sets and costumes, and wondrous moments that make even the most cynical believe, this momentous celebration of the season leaves spirits high and captivates all with the splendor of Christmas."

Tickets go on sale July 25 — see all of the announced dates below. Merry early Christmas!

11/14: State Theatre, Easton, PA
11/15: Civic Theatre, Akron, OH
11/16: Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, OH
11/17: Carson Center, Paducah, KY
11/19: Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, LA
11/20: Seanger Theatre, Mobile, AL
11/21: BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, AL
11/23: Fox Presents at Cobb Energy Centre, Atlanta, GA
11/24: Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park, FL
11/25: RP Funding Center Youkey Theatre, Lakeland, FL
11/29: Marc C. Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville, AL
11/30-12/1: Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY
12/2: The Carpenter Theatre, Richmond, VA
12/3: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Basie Center, Red Bank, NJ
12/5: Lynn Memorial Auditorium, Lynn, MA
12/6: The Palace Theatre, Albany, NY
12/7: Kodak Center, Rochester, NY
12/8: The Onecenter Crouse Hinds Theatre, Syracuse, NY
12/10-12/11: Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA
12/12: FM Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre, PA
12/13-12/14: Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT
12/15: BU Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY
12/17: Palace Theatre, Columbus, OH
12/18: Mendel Center, Benton Harbor, MI
12/19: Stifel Theatre, St. Louis, MO
12/20: Genesse Theatre, Waukegan, IL
12/21: Stranahan Theatre, Toledo, OH
12/22: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
12/23: Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN
12/26: Selena Auditorium, Corpus Christi, TX
12/27: Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land, TX
12/28: Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX
12/29: Majestic Theatre, Dallas, TX