David Paul Kidder

David Paul Kidder

Biography

The Who’s Tommy. Film: If. TV: “SNL,” “Fallon,” “Colbert,” “John Oliver,” 77th Tony Awards. NYC: The Joyce, BAM. National Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Lisa, Danny, CESD, and The Elf Team. Always for Gram.

Credits

Elf, Smash, The Who's Tommy

Past Shows

Elf (until January 2025)

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