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Elf the Musical (Touring)
ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
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GoLowell
What a fun way to start the Christmas Season! My grandson s early Christmas present turned out to be great idea. He knew the story from the movie that he watched many times. He loved the musical. He got the jokes. The joy of the musical = the joy of Christmas.
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Prinzmaxw
The play is better than the movie. The music is fantastic, uplifting and joyul. Buddy is the true spirit of Christmas!
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vresto1
A solid 5 star performance you don t want to miss! Vic Resto President Showroom Partners Online.
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Coffeeklatsch
After a wonderful dinner at the Bella Vita Ristorante in the Copper Leaf Hotel, my wife and I enjoyed her favorite Christmas show. What a wonderful way to start the holiday season.
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acynp
In my opinion, I thought it was not worth the money. The only two actors who were remotely funny were the dude who played Santa and the lady who played the receptionist/secretary. The guy who played Elf, in my opinion was really lame. I would NOT recommend this show to anyone!! Plus did there really need to be swearing when little kids were at the show, I think not!!!!
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UPTraveler
I enjoyed the vocal skills of the cast, but the story line was lack luster. Buddy played the part with great enthusiasm and that raised my rating from 2 stars to 3. The costumes were cute. For the most part this was a children's story - but there were a few off-color lines (I don't know why?) Overall it was Christmas-y and that's always a good thing.
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Freckles11
An entertaining holiday performance for the whole family!!
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Anonymous
Amazing performance, very high energy and the scenery and costumes were top notch. The music was great - although I did miss some of the songs from the movie. There were a few instances where "mild profanity" was used, and I felt it wasn't necessary to get the point across ... especially with my younger children in the audience. Overall, I would recommend this show ... it certainly gets you in the Christmas Spirit!
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chazbe
Great show! Funny and amazing singing! Must see! Yes!
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Cass128
Great costumes and story line. Disappointed in music.
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Anonymous
Well-done adaptation of one of my favorite holiday movies. Leads were excellent - especially the actors playing Buddy, Mrs. Hobbs and Deb. The youth lead was very good as well. Fun music, awesome costumes and set and great choreography. A really enjoyable show. Only minor issue was the orchestra was a little loud at times and made it difficult to hear some really great voices and lyrics.
Fox Cities PAC - Appleton, WI - Fri, Nov 16, 2012
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Nicolasa
We attended Elf Saturday night and Rock of Ages Sunday afternoon. Rock of Ages was 100% better than Elf but it is for a mature audience that doesn't mind some risque topics and language.
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Jane38
Too many inspproptriate words. The humor put added for adults was not funny and totally unnecessary. The show should not be billed for families of all ages.
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NOTwowed2
We went in with high expectations, being huge fans of the movie. We left feeling underwhelmed. The show was good, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't as good as we were anticipating. If you are buying tickets because you like the movie, think again. The character we were most disappointed in was Jovie. We aren't sure if it was the actress or the way the role was written. She wasn't likeable. She played a depressed and almost angry role. It will get you into the holiday spirit and you will be satisfied with the show IF you go in with lowered expectations (relative to the movie).
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Cjarun
Enjoyable holiday event. Was very surprised to hear swearing in a family focused, holiday show; could have easily left that out.
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sasseone
I thought the show was a bit overpriced. I was disappointed but I also think I possibly went into the show expecting too much as Elf is one of my favorite movies.
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Rockbat47
Similar to movie but lacked heart. Not a kids show either and not worth the ticket price....
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ElfWannaBe
Liked the music in Elf the movie but no songs from it were used in Elf the musical!!! What gives. Baby, its cold outside would have been awesome to hear but it was left out. Santa Clause is coming to town, was replaced by a song called the Christmas Song which described a song about a song. No Christmas Spirit there.
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KSquared08
Elf was great! Singing was excellent! The characters portrayed the ones from the movie well. Was very short after intermission however. Could have made the second half a little longer.
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heathermh
I highly recommend everyone go see Elf The Musical! I'm 17 years old and I went with my 19 year old boyfriend and he also loved it. I truly believe its a show for all ages. It is similar to the movie but with some added more modern touches that will make you laugh. Get ready to be put in the Christmas spirit.
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KKennett
This show was fun and easy to follow. The kids loved it.
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Mom2boys77
I have to say, "Elf the Musical" was pretty disappointing for me. Somehow, the movie just did not translate into a stage show. The music was not particularly catchy, especially the awful "Sparklejollytwinklejingley." The jokes were flat. Overall, this was an expensive endeavor for our family that I would not recommend to others.
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jeh1972
I thought this musical was cute but I was completely confused by some of the unnecessary language that was used. There were many children in the audience and the words that were used at times did not add anything to the effect of the musical. I mean I have never seen a musical where the main thing I am talking about after the fact is the foul language that was used! Dissappointed that the musical did not consider their audience would have many children watching! Every time a foul word was used you could hear gasps in the crowd...
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Paral
I am a senior citizen & enjoyed the Musical as much as the children.
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HillarySue
The sets lacked imagination. Some voices did not carry to the family section.
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run4me
Overall the performance (singing, dancing, acting) was average, and not as good as I expected compared to the price of the ticket. This musical is aimed at kids and families attending and with that in mind, there was far too much swearing during the performance.
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Anonymous
Elf was a blast! I felt myself smiling during the whole show and you can't help but leave happy!!! Great show & helps to get you into the holiday spirit. :)
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Canole
This show was wonderfully done! Cute and fun for the whole family.
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Anonymous
It was a little long for children, but overall entertaining.
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LindaD60
We took our 2 granddaughters to Elf The Musical and had a great time. The show was so well done and entertaining. We loved it.
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Anonymous
Fantastic performance. Costumes, stage set, singing and dancing were spectacular!
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Bostonfun8fortheshow
Elf the musical did not disappoint very true to the beloved Will Farrell movie but with some fantastic one liners and great original songs! Only thing missing was "Santa Claus is coming to town" at the end - really was hoping to hear all the kids singing that to get Santa's sleigh off the ground! Great fun with my family to get in the Christmas spirit!
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Anonymous
If you loved the movie, then you ll be bored by the play. They changed quite a few key storyline elements and Buddy was annoyingly childlike. The singing was off key and shrill. At intermission we considered leaving because it was that bad. If the tickets were $20 a seat, I might say sure, waste three hours of your life. For $75 a ticket, I was exceptionally irritated and left with a headache. Of all the plays I ve seen, this had the most low caliber crew and set. Seems like a low budget play with poor standards.
Boch Center Wang Theatre (formerly Citi Performing Arts Center) - Boston, MA - Fri, Dec 8, 2017
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Roober
The performance was beautiful. Every character did just an amazing job. The beautiful Mia Gerachis did an amazing job with Jovie. But performer over all!
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Chathamblue
We have a family tradition of going to a Holiday play every year, this is the first time we've ever left before the play was over. It was such a disappointment, over-acted, and felt like each scene was forced. For a family show, it was unbecoming to call the father an "idiot" - we know the movie Elf, so we are aware that he is not a nice man, but the play took it too far.
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GrammyOpu
From the actors, to the story line, to the music and props, ELF was a spectacular musical and a wonderful way to start the holidays!
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Ky92
Very entertaining and funny - Was a great show and musical
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inewitt
Elf was so much fun! Young, and old alike, were laughing and crying. The actors seemed to all be enjoying themselves as much as we were enjoying watching them. Highly recommend this musical. Even for Bah-hum-bugs!
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Skipdo20
Disappointed in performance, expected a magical holiday play and it was flat, no magic in how the story was told felt bad for the kids; had to go watch the movie Elf for our holiday experience
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Grinch2017
Play was great! Highly recommend. But, definitely not for children 5 years or younger on a Friday night! Parents please!
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Jennyx
Our seats were great; and the show was wonderful! Wang theatre Boston was beautiful; our kids had an amazing time!
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recj
This was the first musical we have ever attended, the theater staff was very accommodating. Elf followed the original story line with some modern twists. Our 7 year old granddaughter loved it, there was a 2 1/2 year old boy sitting next to us who was incredibly well behaved and was clearly captivated by the show. As for the grown ups, there are some adult undertones that you would find in a Disney movie keeping it funny for all ages. The actors did an excellent job they seemed to be having fun.
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Dirtydwa
Must See,Great to see so many young people enjoying this show,Wonderful
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RitaRose1
The main character was not endearing or animated. I would say he was flat . I had been excited for two months to see this show and it wasn t worth the wait or money.
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Superchick1979
This musical was fine. A good first theater experience for younger kids. It was less funny and less high-energy than the movie. The songs were cute and the best part of the show as a whole. I wouldn t go again, but it wasn t terrible. Short version: if you re on the fence about seeing this, stay home and watch the movie instead.
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Swibs
My daughter and I loved this musical. What a talented cast and amazing set ! There were MANY laugh out loud moments.
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mma34
I was so disappointed! I didn t like how they changed the story line, acting was cheesy and singing was not good.
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JackMac7
Big disappointment. The actor that played the lead role, Elf, tried hard but trying to replicate the work of Will Farrell is next to impossible. The bigger issue for me was the multiple political statements. First Mrs. Claus was black, very good actress that did a nice job but Mrs, Claus was not black in the movie. There were a couple scenes were there were two actors playing obviously gay men hanging all over each other on stage. Again there were not any gay characters in the movie. Both are obvious, weak and disrespectful attempts to weave political statements into a cute Christmas story. I did not pay $80 a ticket to get a political lecture. Lastly the actors that played the mother and father were weak and tried too hard but my bigger issue was their constant use of the phrase, "oh my God". Not part of the movie and I doubt the phrase was part of the original script. And the theater was less that half full...no surprise There was some redeeming value in the show, George Wendt, as Santa Claus was terrific. The young boy also did a great job. Lastly the dancers were the star of the show. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and God Bless!
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Babyyvie
The kids had a great time and the actors and singers were great, BUT they took out the mailroom scene, the boardroom angry elf scene, buying lingerie scene and other key events. The production value was a B . Would not have paid so much if I d known.
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SleepyS
Eric Gratton is terrific as Buddy the Elf! ... and the remaining cast and crew do a fine job as well. The choreography, singing, lovely costumes and gorgeous set design and scenery also contribute to an enjoyable evening for both young and old. There are several " cute jokes" in the show as well-- though most of the audience in Boston did not seem to understand them. The entire cast and crew should be complimented on producing a delightful evening of entertainment -- a show that elicits smiles on the faces of the audience for the entire two acts.
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MP3Matt
Uninspired, not funny. Even my son did not like it.
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Watchnut88
Great show, my wife and son loved it. Very well done and great stage and props very enjoyable
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rsquibb
My husband and I went to the Broadway Elf production and it was a blast! The set was whimsical and full of color. The props were fun and clever. The performance was flawless and we enjoyed it immensely. It was a fun way to start off our Christmas season!
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Digs030
If you're looking for a line-by-line live performance of the movie, you'll be disappointed; however, there's a lot of value by the added/tweaked scenes, and some more adult humor than the Ferrell classic. If you like the movie, go see the play; if you don't like the movie, go see the play!
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Pelffun
Great show. We were surprised with the production and the perfect amount of adult humor. My 7 years old son enjoyed every moment and so did the adults.
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Zoey1234567
It was like a high school play. Song were horrible. Waste of money. The row infront of us left
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Solon782
I took my two granddaughters ages 10 and 12, it was their first experience in Boston and going to a theater. The Wang is a beautiful old building, the concessions were great, the price of them was reasonable and the flow of people was doable. The seating was not the most comfortable but once the show started you forgot about the seats. The musical version was just different enough that it certainly kept us entertained! The singing and dancing was great and ensued loads of fun.
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Mukta
I always did believe in Santa. I will never question again. The cast and costumes were such fun. I loved the little elves dancing on their knees.
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Kokemon
Buddy is super good, everyone did an amazing performance including the boy, that boy can sing wow!
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icarimpo
Very entertaining and funny. My family and I had a lot of fun. My mother and older sister who don't understand english very well found it a little boring. Our seats in row F were good but if you have small children it is better to get front row or mezzanine seats. we had a very tall man who sat in the row before ours and blocked the view when the actors moved to the left of the stage.
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Leeo61
Awesome show. Reflected everything I saw in motion picture. Great time had by all in my party
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KurtRupee
Overall the play was great. Only disappoint was that I thought James Parsons was acting as Buddy but didn't. Definitely a show for all ages and will definitely get you in the spirit of CHRISTMAS.
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HRose123
The show was absolutely brilliant and really funny. The actors were great and really made the show come to life. One thing I would say is arrive early. We arrived to find everybody trying to get into another show at Maddison square gardens which made us late and was quite disturbing when everyone was walking in late while you tried to watch the show. It was also a real shame for the actors that everyone tried to leave while they were still on the stage taking bows. Having thought the show was great the actors didn't deserve people not staying to appreciate their skills.
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candyapple6
I drove out to the Fox Riverside Theater to see Elf, the Musical. I was frankly worried that the show wasn t going to be that great, since I couldn t picture the movie making the transition to the stage. Honestly, the stage production was WAY BETTER than the movie! The music was cute, funny, thought-provoking and hilarious when it needed to be, and the character development was outstanding! Maggie was incredible as Jovi, and the actor, Eric, playing Buddy the Elf could make you laugh with just his facial expressions! Then at the end when Jovi s wish came true and it began to SNOW on stage, it was MAGIC!
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Anonymous
Acting/mannerisms were fantastic! Voices were clear and understandable & sets were super colorful and fun. Loved the adult humor tucked into this family show.
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taniam
This was a wonderful production and entertaining the whole way through. My 8 and 10 year old, 26 year old niece and myself had an up front view. The color, the music, the cute story had us talking for days. Highly recommend for families!
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Tedemi
great show!! great for all ages! funny and cute!!!
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epcotguy
When this show debuted several years ago, I was highly skeptical. However, I now consider this show a classic. It does its own thing without attempting to copy or beat out the film. The story is the same but with a few twists and peppy music as the icing on top. Go see it if you can.
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MegSkiClouse
I am a huge fan of Elf (the motion picture) so my husband took me to go see this musical adaptation and it was fantastic. Though not identical to the movie, this stage production was a great mix of child appeal and enough brains and wit to keep adults attention as well.
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Anonymous
Elf the Musical was a great show. It was a wonderful way to kick off the holidays with my family!
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AmberlinaP
Santa stole the show. He was top notch! The entire cast was on point, the music was fantastic, and Buddy was well cast. The slight deviations from the movie were understandable, though the little one wasn't sure she liked this. My 7 year old guffawed several times. This show will produce belly laughs for kids and adults alike. If you love the movie, this show is worth seeing.
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KLRK
Costumes were so cute, lead actors great, sound..a little too loud!
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Brightonmi
Cute play - it s a family favorite movie - however we had difficulty actually seeing the play - we had decent seats but the stage seems low and the audience ahead of us tall - we all left with strained necks and my youngest barely saw any of it
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SmithFamily1
The whole family loved the show! They did a great job turning the movie into a musical.
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Suziq456
I was hoping the musical followed the movie story line a little better and that more Christmas songs would be used, in fact they never used the Christmas song "We wish you a Merry Christmas" when Santa needed help getting his sleigh to fly. I think it missed the mark in several ways as it didn't feel very Christmasy at all until the very end.
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americangirl
Excellent seats in Orchestra row Y and Z. Fun lighthearted show, great story, festive holiday music!#lovedtheshow
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Cricketqueen2008
Fantastic musical. I have never seen my children so focused on one thing and they absolutely LOVED it. If this came around again, we definitely would be there. Only downside was the seating numbers on the tickets were confusing and the concession stands were very expensive. But it was still an amazing night and one I will remember forever.
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Tahilda
We loved Elf. Great for all ages. We enjoyed this show so much- highly recommend it!!
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16trish
The acting was very good but too many innuendos inappropriate for young kids.
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Sara781
I really enjoyed the show. It was entertaining and humorous. I love how the modernized it but still kept to the original story. I just wish the ushers would keep an eye on the crowd because I had some annoying men behind me that kept me from completely enjoying the show.
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Anonymous
Show was great...audience not so much! When did theater goers become so rude? People kept getting up during the show. The women two rows in front of me yelled "Santa" when the show opened, filmed with a cell phone, even after being told three times to stop, yelled at a sweet little boy behind them, and kept getting up during the show. Behind me was a talker and many people flew out of their seats to leave during curtain call. I am appalled at the rudeness. Maybe the theater needs to read the rules before a show so that all theater goers can have a pleasant experience.
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DGN20
I had no idea what to expect when I was going to see this. I haven't seen the movie in quite sometime, so I couldn't compare. That was probably a good thing? However when the Elves first came out, I was amazed at their performance and in the way they were performing. I don't want to say too much here as I don't want to be a spoiler for anyone who hasn't seen it. The actors picked for each roll was picked perfectly for their parts. The talent, singing etc was amazing! The props, the colors made it so enjoyabel to watch as well. If I could afford to go back and see it again this year, I would. I have told all my friends how much we enjoyed this! Great job to everyone involved! :)
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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rfreed
I'm a huge fan of the movie so was very disappointed with this adaptation. Honestly I think they cut the funny parts out. It was a slow start. My husband was nodding off and he is a huge fan of the movie too. I don't need to see it again and would recommend a different show unless there is nothing else to fill your entertainment/show need.
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Anonymous
A fun event that is suitable for the whole family.
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PNWfam
Fun for the entire family and perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Tikarella
We are big fans of the movie Elf, so we thought we'd give the musical a shot. The musical was funny, adorable, and filled me with Christmas cheer. I loved it and would highly recommend it. Keep in mind that they did make many changes to adapt the show from a movie to a musical. The general plot is the same, but the details are probably only 75 to 80% loyal to the movie. It didn't impact my enjoyment of the show at all, but my boyfriend was a little disappointed that so much was changed. It was still a wonderful show, so if you don't mind some alterations to make the show suit live theater, then you'll still love it.
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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karpaydm
This was so lacking in humor that my 10 year old daughter asked to leave during intermission. The actor who plays elf was way too goofy and the show had none of the charm of the movie.
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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MaraFromMA
My husband and I took our 2 kids (boy-11, girl-7) to see Elf. Everyone loved it. My daughter is still talking about it 3 days later! It had great music and the sets were beautiful. Fun way to get into the Christmas spirit! There were a few swears and adult comments which I was surprised by, since we went to a family matinee, but I don t think they were scripted. The rows are tight at the Wang Center, so I would recommend being at end of row for easy access/exit.
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Gabysgirl
My whole family had a wonderful time at Elf. My husband and even my 13 year old daughter and anybody that knows 13 year olds knows that they can be the toughest critics of all. I would definitely recommend. There were people of all ages and everyone was having a great time!
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Sasschick
I don't understand why people felt that they needed to take an otherwise family-focused movie and turn it into a more adult show. With Jovi saying she would be less b*****, same-sex relationships, multiple references to Buddy getting Jovi into bed..... it turned into a more uncomfortable situation for my little ones. Instead of us talking about what a fun show it was we ended up having more family discussions about inappropriate language and grown-up topics. I was also disappointed by the actor that played buddy who was very much lacking in the area of physical comedy. He had a wonderful voice but it seemed like he forgot to drink his coffee that morning! Not a whole lot of energy so it just was not very fitting for that character. Jovi's voice was fantastic. Overall, stay home and watch the movie.
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, ID - Sat, Dec 2, 2017
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Parkerv
The entire cast was excellent. Boise needs more quality productions with longer runs.
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Anonymous
I would love to see it again! The cast and set were amazing!
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laa1970
The Elf performers were incredible - amazing talent! The story itself was changed from the movie, which is understandable because of live performance restraints, but it was quite a bit off from the original story. The complete removal of Papa Elf from the story was disappointing. They also added a few "adult" innuendos in regards to Buddy and Jovie, which were not in the movie at all. It was a bit surprising and I wasn't prepared with my 8 year old daughter with me, since she loves the movie so much. Not sure why they felt they had to add those into the story since the movie is completely PG. The performers did a wonderful job, though, and it was worth seeing them perform.
Boch Center Wang Theatre (formerly Citi Performing Arts Center) - Boston, MA - Fri, Dec 1, 2017
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BeanieinME
Let's face it, Elf, the movie was hilarious! Will Ferrell is incomparable! Elf, the musical is a wonderful stage production of a very funny Christmas story. The set was beautiful, I loved the music, the cast was super talented, and I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing this musical at The Wang. I would highly recommend this musical. It's fun for adults and children, there are a few PG swears and innuendo-laden lines, most of which will go right over the heads of children. Go with an open mind, do not compare it to the movie, you will be disappointed. Just sit back and enjoy the scenery, the music and the magic of Elf.
Boch Center Wang Theatre (formerly Citi Performing Arts Center) - Boston, MA - Fri, Dec 1, 2017
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Anonymous
Nothing stood out about this play/ musical. It was a total money grab; would have been happy to pay if it were worth it.
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ChristmasCheer2017
The additional language was crude, aggressive, and completely unnecessary--especially considering the number of children in the audience. The use of "sucks!" and "bitch" was uncalled for and the new tone ruined the show. Also, the lead actor who played Buddy called in his performance. He was talented but didn't give the part any real energy.
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Anonymous
What a disappointment. We left at intermission. Perhaps it should be promoted as a children s only play because it fell flat with my group of adults.
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ElfFan20
Elf the Musical was adorable and funny! Superb performance by all!! Cast received a well deserved standing ovation at the end. I'd see this show again if it returns to Boise next year.
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LadyBoz
While the show was excellent - the singing, dancing, acting was outstanding - the swearing and sexual innuendo was a bit over the top. We had our kids with us and were disappointed in dialogue like the one between Buddy and the store manager about getting Jovie "into bed", or the final scene when Buddy talks about thinking it was a hug but realizing it was a special hug that produced a baby. This on top of some swears was really not necessary and could easily have been avoided - and the show would have been just as excellent! (and if they had been removed we would easily have rated the show 5 stars)
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liza87
My boyfriend and I were extremely disappointed in this production of Elf and ended up leaving during intermission. I would've been impressed by this if it were a high school performance but given the amount I spent on tickets and the overload in advertisement, we were extremely disappointed. Very cheesy, NOT funny. Will Farrell definitely set the bar high but unfortunately this was not a stand-out performance. It is also a musical and sadly, all of the music was pretty painful to sit through.
Boch Center Wang Theatre (formerly Citi Performing Arts Center) - Boston, MA - Fri, Dec 1, 2017
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