Previews for the production begin Nov. 9 at the Marquis Theatre in New York City, ahead of an opening on Nov. 17

Goonies and Lord of the Rings icon Sean Astin is set to make his Broadway debut in the stage musical, Elf."It has been a lifelong dream to be on Broadwa

Actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa in the revival of Elf The Musical, producers announced today.

Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this season in Elf the Musical. Astin will play Santa, with Tony Award nominee Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked) playing Buddy the Elf. The musical will play The Marquis Theatre starting Nov. 9, with an opening night Nov. 17.