Elf the Musical (Touring) Tickets

Not a family friendly show. Focused to much on Santa not being real. Not good for the older kids that still believe. Also, several sexual innuendo’s. Fine for adults and very little kids, but not for the older kids. Nothing like the Elf movie. This was a present from Santa to my kids and after the show, they looked so sad and had so many questions on Santa not being real. The worst gift they could’ve got. The buddy the elf actor did a good job, but again definitely wish we didn’t go!

My son and I really enjoyed the show. It was funny and the actors were top notch. However, I wasn’t expecting the speaking parts to literally be identical to the Will Ferrell movie version.

The theater and staff, as always, were wonderful. The show was slow at times and more sad then funny. Parts with large ensembles were solid, but those were few and far between. As a movie that was geared towards the children, they felt like an afterthought in this production.

We saw Elf the Musical at Shea's Theater in Buffalo, NY. First let me say this theater is stunning! The only possible issue for some is that there are no elevators for the upper floors. The show was upbeat and fun. The opening scene with the "elves" was adorable. The dancers and choreographer came together with a brilliant way to make us believe that they really were "elves". The pit band sounded amazing and when we looked to see them, we were surprised at how small the pit really was. The singing from all the cast was top notch. The scenery was spectacular and the scene changes were quick and seamless. If there is any constructive criticism it would be to have Buddy be a bit more excited and silly. There were many times Buddy's performance was a bit lack luster, it was like he was just going through scene to scene with limited emotion. To be fair he is being compared to Will Farrell's performance in the movie. Overall it was a great Christmas experience!

It was better than I expected and I enjoyed the comedy

I enjoyed the show. The cast was great and the story line matched the movie. Very entertaining, great job!!

Elf was a lovely, magical performance that our whole family loved!

What a great show!! So much funnier than I expected. Nice translation from film to theater. We really enjoyed it & would definitely recommend!

I thought the play was good. I felt it lacked some enthusiasm. The actor playing Buddy was very good but the dancing was very lo key. It seemed something was missing from the play that kept it from becoming great.

Cute show, but if you’re like me, you went because Elf is your absolute favorite Christmas movie, this show won’t do justice and you’ll be disappointed. Will Ferrel refused to do an Elf sequel, he’d probably be less than enthused by this musical too.

I loved the set designs changed allot and were beautiful every single one that always ikpresses me allot preferred the movie better but still did a great job sticking to the storyline

Wow what a production. From the very first music beat to the very end this show was funny and executed amazingly. My 2 girls 18,13 met the performers after the show outside and everyone of them were so grateful. Thank to everyone who was a part of this show.

Elf was'so much fun and very magical. I took my grandchildren to see this performance, and even my 16 year old grandson was laughing, and thanked me many times for taking him. I really enjoyed this show!!! Here is what my 25 year old daughter said about the show: "Just saw Elf! The musical with my family and although the play was great and a must see, I had something else bigger on my mind the entire time. Never have I been to a show where a plus size girl has played a lead role, (at least what I've seen) let alone an African American woman. This made the little girl in me so happy, and I'm sure it did for many others. This one goes out to all the little girls who may feel a little different growing up. We can do anything. What a great show Tieisha Thomas"

Fun show with a lot of elements from movie, but songs were ok, so have to say preferred watching movie.

Great volunteers!! Love the Palace!! Now if people could just wait until the very end to start leaving.

Elf is my daughters is my daughters favorite.Christmas movie when I told her I was taking her and my two grand daughters she was so excited. She said Elf was the best out of all the musicals she went too. My grand daughters loved it too. It was very good and well worth seeing it

One thing, there were a lot of kids in the audience; the few times they cast cussed was inappropriate. As an adult, I didn’t think it was necessary.

The tone of this production was wrong from the very outset. From a grouchy lead female character, to a boozed up, gambling Santa - the whole thing just felt wrong for a holiday play. While referential of the movie, the play takes liberties that don’t come across well and the stage sets were completely underwhelming. Many of the jokes have not aged well - including one about being ‘bipolar.’ All of the Peter Dinklage stuff was removed (largely bc the writers probably thought it wasn’t PC), yet they simultaneously have people on their knees playing the roles of the elves, rather than actual people of short stature. It seemed very tone deaf. My wife and I thought we were watching a High School production, and even that might be a generous characterization. The people sitting next to us didn’t even come back for the second act - wish we had followed their lead! Save your money, watch the movie.

Show was okay but the writing and performance was pretty mediocre. I was bored after a bit and some people left at intermission. Many left before the last act which was rude but it just wasn’t a great show.

It was funny and very lighthearted. Well done! I wasn’t sure after seeing the movie but it didn’t disappoint.