Elf The Musical Reviews

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...Director and Choreographer Mark Minnick has made it a natural fit for Toby's 360° stage, too, which is no mean feat, ensuring that all actors and dancers are visible to everyone in the audience. But it is in the dances that Minnick's work really shines, particularly in production numbers like "Sparklejollytwinklejingley," in which Buddy the Elf brings his love of Christmas and irrepressible good cheer to a bunch of overworked, jaded Macy's elves, and helps them decorate the store in one night. Props to Anwar Thomas as the Macy's manager, who first thinks Buddy has come from "Corporate" to check up on him, but ends up singing and dancing with tingly abandon."

MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended

"...If you're looking for that long-forgotten Christmas spirit and need a good reminder, check out Toby's, known for good food, fancy cocktails like the Cotton-Headed-Ninny-Muggins (frozen hot chocolate with Bailey's topped with whipped cream), and talent galore. "Elf The Musical" is a family-friendly comedy that showcases a hilarious performance by triple threat, Jeffrey Shankle, as Buddy, the lovable elf at the center throughout."