Elf
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Nov 14, 2010
Closed Jan 2, 2011
Opened Nov 14, 2010
Closed Jan 2, 2011
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Running Time:
2hr. 15min.
(includes 1 intermission)
2hr. 15min.
(includes 1 intermission)
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http://www.elfmusical.com
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Elf 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. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his 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 and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his step-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf. George Wendt stars as Santa.
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
Elf.. Not Tiny in Big Broadway Production
When a bright, breezy show like Elf, finally arrives on Broadway, it is savaged by the NY theatre critics.To me ,Elf is what Broadway should be...a show in which younger children could see as an introduction to Broadway. It does not aspire to be a great American musical at all. It is a very pleasant afternoon in the theatre for the whole family. I wasnt feeling very well today, and I was going to give my ticket to a friend, but I was so glad I went. It cheered me up enormously.Bravo to the entire cast and production team involved.
Reviewed by gabbym
on Wednesday, Nov 24th, 2010
Elf
This play was seen on 11/04/10 in the Al Hirschfeld Theater Midtown NYC: This play follows the movie ?Elf? as closely as possible, such that lovers of the movie will not be disappointed. George Wendt, who plays Santa Clause, narrates the play for the audience and although I was looking forward to seeing the beloved Norm, from Cheers, I felt his acting and singing detracted from the play and was a let down overall. But don?t worry; there are plenty of moments to please both play and musical lovers alike. Reminiscent of the movie, the character of Jovie, Buddy the Elf?s girlfriend, played by Amy Spangler, played by an amazing singer with the voice of an angel. Likewise the Mother/ Son duo of Beth Level and Matthew Gumley have voices that are well suited for both the Broadway stage and for singing duets together. For the Christmas Scrooge?s in the audience Mark Jacoby is about as close as you can get to Walter Hobbs, from the original movie who was played by James Cann. Although the play isn?t going to win any Tony awards it certainly is a feel good play that left the entire audience in good spirits. I say make a day of it, go down to the city early, catch an early dinner and then attend the play for an evening of fun filled laughter. But don?t forget the kids because they will love this too.
Reviewed by OV26492745
on Sunday, Nov 14th, 2010
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Santa's helper Buddy the Elf, the title character of the blockbuster 2003 movie that starred Will Ferrell, has leapt from the screen to the stage with relative ease in the new Broadway musical Elf , now playing a limited run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The show, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, is packed with some terrific performances -- most notably, the lovably gawky, clarion-voiced Sebastian Arcelus, who makes for a winning hero -- and plenty of holiday spirit.
Without question, the show certainly delivers the message about the importance of family and believing in miracles that echoes throughout popular culture at this time of year. But while the musical often proves[...]