Elf the Musical (NJ) NJ Reviews and Tickets

74%

(6 Ratings)

Positive

83%

Mixed

17%

Negative

Members say

Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Clever, Cliched

About the Show

The Growing Stage presents this fish-out-of-water musical comedy based on the beloved holiday film, which follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

From the show:

Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf 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 realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-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.

Show-Score Member Reviews (6)

Entertaining, Cliched, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever

See it if You love an escape from normal life. This show is goofy, clever, and fun.

Don't see it if If you want a serious and meaningful night of theater. It's a blast, but not groundbreaking.

Great singing, Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Delightful

See it if Yiu want a fun time for the whole family

Don't see it if You’re looking for heavy drama

Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if You want to be filled with Christmas cheer

Don't see it if It could be taken as a little juvenile, but that’s what the point of the show is.

Cliched, Funny, Entertaining

See it if It is a simple show.Great for kids

Don't see it if It's pretty boring if you are an adult

Clever, Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if This is a family show which entertains all ages. The kids in the show will bring a smile to your face.

Don't see it if This show is not for you if you don't believe in Santa Claus.

Delightful

See it if you wish to be well entertain,children as well as adults. All stage sets are simple. the second half of the show is the best.

Don't see it if you don't like to laugh, don't go see this production.

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Creative team

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey