Saturday, December 4, 2021

ELF THE MUSICAL @ BECK CNETER FOR THE ARTS


Through January 2, 2022
(216) 521-2540 x10 
https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/elf

 Roy Berko

Beck’s ELF lacks the farcical quality and creativity of the movie on which it is based.  Part of the problem is the poor quality of the script.  The rest is the lack of creativity in the staging.   It may be a pleasant sit for some, but for others it will be a quickly forgettable experience.  

To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Mark Horning

This show reminds me of a certain holiday recipe; sweet potatoes, marshmallows and walnuts. It’s overly sweet, a bit gooey and a little nutty yet tons of this concoction are devoured every Thanksgiving and Christmas. With all of the seats in the theater being filled night after night who am I to argue with logic like that?

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.