Abby McGrath is thrilled to be in Elf the Musical. A sophomore musical theatre major at Kent State University, Abby made her college stage debut as Olivia in Chaining Zero, a new musical that had its developmental show at Kent. A native of Syracuse, NY, Abby performed at Cortland (NY) Repertory Theatre as Buttons in Newsies and in the ensemble in Mamma Mia! and Hair. In high school she played Ernestina Money in Hello, Dolly! and was a featured singer in Anything Goes. Abby has been in 16 musicals with Syracuse Children's Theatre, including Addams Family (Morticia), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Belle), Legally Blonde Jr. (Elle Woods), and Oz the Musical Jr. (Dorothy). Throughout high school Abby was a competitive dancer and has worked over the past two summers as a choreographer. She is grateful to her family and friends for their love and support.