NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The beloved Christmas character, "Buddy the Elf," is spreading Christmas cheer for all here in New Orleans with "Elf the Musical," which will soon be playing at the Saenger Theatre. It is never too early for "Buddy the Elf" from "Elf the Musical" to start dreaming of a sweet Christmas. "I only eat from five major food groups. Cookies, candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup," he said. WGNO News Reporters are ‘elves’ this Holiday season He's finding that New Orleans is certainly hitting the sweet spot. "New Orleans is great for food. I pour syrup on everything," he said. "Buddy the Elf" will need that sugar rush for "Elf the Musical," which is based on the Christmas classic movie, "Elf," about Buddy's adventures in New York City, after growing up on the North Pole. "I'm here to tell the story to say how I met the greatest dad in the world," he said. The cast of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ musical visits Audubon Zoo to interact with the animals they play on stage "Buddy the Elf" is excited for crowds in New Orleans to have a festive time at the show. "There's singing, dancing, Christmas magic and lots of Christmas spirit. There's no better way to get in the Christmas spirit than singing loud for all to hear," he said. This Friday, The Saenger Theatre is partnering with the digital lottery ticket platform, Lucky Seat, to offer tickets for just $39. "Elf the Musical" is playing at the Saenger Theatre Dec. 3 through 8. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Fired workers blamed for knocking over 120 headstones at Tennessee cemetery WATCH: Texas builds border wall at ranch it wants to gift Trump for deportations World's oldest man has died in England at 112 Dallas' FBI seeks victims of money laundering and investment fraud Border chamber of commerce says Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will end up hurting consumers throughout North America