Dan Beckmann, a professional actor who has participated in many Crane River Theater shows, plays Buddy the Elf in the musical, “Elf,” opening Saturday at the Merryman Performing Arts Center.

An immensely enjoyable film that deftly mixes humor and heart, Elf is sure to give you a jolt of piping hot holiday cheer. “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” Wanna feel old?

Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color? Tuesday, Nov. 7, marks the 20th anniversary of the modern classic Christmas movie “Elf.” The movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf — a human ...

Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?Grand Rapids Gold guard Young in the team's Elf-inspired uniforms. / Richard Prepetit/NBAE via Getty Images ...

“Did we just become best friends? Yep!” “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” “You're my boy, Blue!” “Milk was a bad choice.” Chances are you know at least one of these ...

The movie has so many iconic lines that stick with you the entire year, and if you don’t feel the need to answer your phone with “Buddy the elf, what’s your favorite color?” for at least a ...

Will Ferrell’s performance as Buddy the Elf is filled with childlike wonder and over-the-top-enthusiasm, making Elf an instant Christmas classic.

Die-hard fans of the movie enjoy dropping a well-placed “make work your favorite” and “you sit on a throne of lies” and even occasionally answer the phone, “Buddy the Elf, what’s your ...

'Elf' will screen in select theaters starting Nov. 17. Check your local movie theater listings to find out where to watch.

Christmas is closing in, so here are 60 of the best 'Elf' quotes for all your festive Instagram holiday posts. 'Tis the season!

“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” is how he greets strangers on the phone.

There’s nothing as magical and beautiful as New York City for the holidays. And On Location Tours will help you see in person what you have only seen on television. Start with Buddy. “Buddy The Elf, ...