Elf Reviews

from Denver, Colorado

VERY DISAPPOINTED- NOT FOR KIDS AND NOT VERY GOOD

This is the first time I’ve left Online review for anything. We were very disappointed with the language, sexual innuendo, and general inappropriateness for kids. We would’ve left in the middle of the show if that would have not caused more difficulty for children then just staying and sticking it out. Our eight-year-old was very sad about some of the language that he heard in the show. We’re also left to wonder whether the sexual innuendo is something that we will have to explain to the children. Regardless, it wasn’t particularly good show, but we had gone for the kids anyway who, along with their parents, love the movie. My advice: stick to the movie, or, at the very least, don’t take kids.

Brittnee from Columbus, Ohio

A NON-STARTER

The venue was the Primary issue. We often buy tickets for the Balcony at the Ohio Theater but had never seen a show at The Palace Theater. We arrived atleast 20 minutes before show time but the line was wrapped around the building and we didn't make it inside until 10 minutes after the show was supposed to start. We heard that doors weren't opened until 15 minutes before. The seats in the balcony of the Palace Theater are unreasonably small. I am only 5' 4" and I had no room to move. My sister and my mother are taller than me and the seats in front of them dug into their knees. The show started 30 minutes late. It was difficult to see but what we did see was just bizarre and not particularly funny. We love the movie but this was nothing like it. It was people dancing on their knees and a very bland Buddy the Elf. To be fair, we only saw like 2 songs because they had to pause the show for technical difficulties. We were an hour in and just gave up and went home.

MZ from Chicago, Illinois

NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY - SEXUAL INNUENDO

Terrible adaptation, must've been choreographed by someone working on Chicago, every dance sequence was burlesque/cabaret style. Drunk Santa was awful, just a horrible experience, I'm shocked it sold out and shocked that Drury lane would put this garbage out.

from Chicago, Illinois

BIGGEST FAMILY DISAPPOINTMENT EVER

PC and woke are fine. But not when messing with a family classic. Totally embarrassed to take my group there. Let elf be elf. PC, sex and woke should be disclosed. I’d enjoy it but I’d want to know ahead of time. Acting was great. But the PC, woke BS…. Doubt I’d ever take my family or friends to Drury again wothout checking. Parents if you live your kids….see the movie. It’s cheaper and it won’t poison them. No reason to worry with the movie. Biggest regret if 2022. Can’t get this Time or money back

Michele from St. Louis, Missouri

WORST MUSICAL

I would not recommend Elf to anyone. The 14 of us left at intermission. That should tell you everything you need to know. We kept waiting for it to get better but never did for an hour and a half. The main characters lacked chemistry. Unnecessary foul language and unsubtle adult commentary were used. The play did not follow the original movie/screenplay. None of the funny scenes or original music were included. Neither the children or adults in our party were entertained as it was slow and boring. We have seen several plays/musicals over the years at the Fox Theater and have always been impressed. Elf was the exception. The Fox Theater is a beautiful venue. It was decorated for the holidays which put us in the spirit of the season. If you can see a different production there, I would highly recommend that. I would recommend The Curtain Call Lounge next door. We had good cocktails and hot chocolate. The service was fabulous!

Josh from Nashville, Tennessee

TERRIBLE

It was unfunny and also inappropriate for children. It was so bad that we left at intermission.

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