National tour of ‘Elf’ is a ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ gem
By ALAN SMASON Of all the holiday-themed shows that make their way onto stages in December, Elf: The Broadway Musical may be the one most resistant to the Grinch, Scrooge and other humbugs. Based on “Elf,” the 2003 holiday classic that starred Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf with the late James Caan and Bob…