7 / 10
Elf The Musical, the cheery – very, very cheery – revival opening tonight for a limited holiday run on Broadway, is an entirely suitable gift from a hard-working cast for fans of the well-liked 2003 Will Ferrell Christmas perennial. If you crack up at memories of Mr. Narwhal (here represented by a large tusk rising from the orchestra pit as the conductor intones, “Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad!”), Elf has your tinseled name on it.
5 / 10
Not to sound a little salty, but Elf The Musical (directed by Philip WM. McKinley) can overstuff itself with misfired quips upon quips, mistaking fluff for quality. Trading sincerity for schtick can deflate the humor (often nostalgic nods to the movie) when desperate to grab laughs. Although the musical is critical of the corporate grind of Christmas, a referential script can border into product placement. High-wattage star Sean Astin, as Santa Claus, finds his charms trapped in cloying references — ironically underlining how Astin himself effectively doubles as corporate antagonist Mr. Greenway.
Watch Tony Award nominee Grey Henson perform 'World's Greatest Dad' in Elf the Musical on Broadway! In the exclusive video, Buddy the Elf travels to New York City to find his long-lost father.
Get in the holiday spirit with a performance from Elf the Musical! Grey Henson, Ashley Brown, Kayla Davion, and Kai Edgar joined The View on Thursday to perform a medley from the show, which is now running on Broadway.
The cast of Broadway's Elf will appear on The View tomorrow, December 5 to perform from the holiday musical, currently playing a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
We are continuing Kid Critics with Tess (10), Evangeline (11), and Lennon (10), who recently headed to the Marquis Theatre to check out Elf. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out in this video!
Sean Astin is embracing the 'Santa phase' of his career. Astin is making his Broadway debut as Santa Claus in the new production of Elf and he recently visited Good Morning America to discuss his experience in the holiday musical.
Elf just celebrated its opening night on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch more from the cast and creative team in this video.
In this video, the hilarious and mega talented actor Kalen Allen is live and in-person at The Friki Tiki bar and venue space in Hell's Kitchen. Allen gets into the Holiday Spirit and dishes on the hit musical, ELF.
Get a first look at footage of Grey Henson, Sean Astin, and more in Elf on Broadway! Learn more about the holiday production and Broaday and see how to purchase tickets.
Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Elf the Musical, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Liam Steel, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin opened on Broadway. See what the critics had to say here!
Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & more star in Elf the Musical, now playing on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre. The limited engagement marks the first time the show has been on Broadway in over a decade. Check out production photos here!
Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
Elf The Musical returns to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. The show's company came together for the first time this week for a meet & greet as they prepare to head into rehearsals! Check out photos from the jolly afternoon!
A cast of Broadway and TV stars have been announced to join the limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, coming to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. Find out who's who in the cast of this special holiday show.
Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in Elf The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
A limited engagement of Elf The Musical is headed to Broadway this holiday season! Starring Grey Henson in the title role, the musical will open this November at the Marquis Theatre.
| 2010 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2012 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
| 2012 | Broadway |
Broadway Return Production Broadway |
| 2013 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
| West End |
West End West End |
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| 2015 | US Tour |
2015 Holiday Tour US Tour |
| 2017 | Off-Broadway |
Madison Square Garden Return Engagement Off-Broadway |
| 2022 | US Tour |
US Holiday Tour US Tour |
| 2025 | West End |
West End |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Grey Henson |
