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I Suzanne Chessler Contributing Writer acqueline Grabois and Mara Gabrielle, in the touring Elf the Musical, agree on their favorite song from the show — "Just Like Him:' The production number captures the feelings of Buddy, a human mistaken for an elf, transported to the North Pole and then reunited with his family, Detroit audiences will experience lots of singing and danc- ing when the musical runs Dec. 3-15 at the Detroit Opera House. "This is such a beautiful show about family and relation- ships:' says Grabois, Jacqueline 30, who plays the part Grabois of Deb, secretary to Buddy's father. "My character adds to the comic relief, and I'm so blessed to be play- ing her:' Grabois, who real- ized that acting was a draw when she Mara Gabrielle pretended to be Annie while doing childhood chores, wavered from her choice for a time. Growing up in California, she tried different schools before entering the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. "I got cast in the national tour of Shout! The Mod Musical and went on to Hairspray, Avenue Q and Peter Pan:' says the actress, who was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for Avenue Q. "After this run of Elf, I hope to pursue televi- sion work:' Although she was not raised in an Orthodox household, Grabois has attended services at an Orthodox syna- gogue. Single, she now is active with the Conservative congregation B'nai Jeshurun, where she attends Friday night services and goes out to dinner with friends when not touring. "I'm convinced everyone will leave Elf smiling," she says. "It really makes people feel warm inside:' Based on the 2003 film, the show features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The script is by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Broadway in Detroit and Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP) will hold Elf Kids' Night with pre-show activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the lobby of the Detroit Opera House. There will be opportunities to make holiday crafts courtesy of Arts & Scraps, interact with cast members and sample free ice cream from Ferndale's Treat Dreams while supplies last. For Kids' Night, tickets for those 18 and younger are free with the purchase of an adult ticket at full price in select seat locations. These activities for young people occur as Gabrielle experiences her second year with the tour. She previously appeared in Detroit with a run of Shrek the Musical. "Elf is a fun, splashy show, a holiday musical everybody can enjoy regardless of what they believe," says Gabrielle, 26 and single with several roles in the ensemble. "There are huge production numbers on huge sets, and the costumes are beautiful:' Gabrielle, who early on learned about theater from family members who had worked in stage productions years ago, starts off as an elf, plays Mrs. Claus and understudies one of the leads. Her major training was at the Boston Conservatory. "I started as a baby model and did television commercials and movies," she says. "I transitioned into musical theater while I was in high school. I've been trav- eling a lot with different national tours:' Among the shows in which Gabrielle has appeared are Spelling Bee, Mack and Mabel, Gypsy and 42nd Street. A role in Prince and the Pauper placed her at Radio City Music Hall. "I feel like Elf is taking me to the next level of my career as I find nuances in my characters every night," says Gabrielle, who had a bat mitzvah and signed up for a trip with Taglit- Birthright Israel, visiting a country where she has many relatives. "Getting to understudy one of the principals also is a great experience:' ❑ Elf the Musical runs Dec. 3-15 at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. $24-$72. (313) 872-1000; broadwayindetroit.com .