Press
Jersey Boys
Arts Club Theatre Company
With JERSEY BOYS, the casting of Frankie Valli had the potential to make or break the show. Luckily, the Arts Club was victorious with the casting of Winnipeg-born Elliot Lazar as Valli in the leading role. Everything about Lazar fit perfectly into place for this role. His stage presence, charisma with the other actors, and (most importantly) vocals were the highlight of the entire production. This may sound a bit overarching; however, Lazar’s vocal performance was one of the strongest that the Arts Club has seen so far. Lazar nailed Valli’s distinctive falsetto with growl and grit, proving himself very worthy of the spotlight.
- Alyson Eng, BroadwayWorld
Elliot Lazar as Frankie Valli is a revelation. His portrayal is so believable, spanning the singer’s life from teenage years to seasoned performer. Lazar’s falsetto is stunning – I swear, if you closed your eyes, you’d think you were listening to the real Frankie Valli.
- Mary Sheridan, Vancouver Bits and Bites
This production introduces Vancouver audiences to Lazar, who possesses an incredible voice, complete with a fantastic falsetto. As Lazar’s Frankie develops throughout the show, so does his singing, and when he croons “I’m in the Mood for Love” midway through Act One, it’s clear that we’re watching an extraordinary talent.
- Vince Kanasoot, Stir
Frankie Valli and his falsetto is the guy that made The Four Seasons unique. And Elliot Lazar is the guy that makes this production stand out. Lazar takes Valli on a journey from a somewhat shy guy to a confident star; Lazar becomes a singing, dancing dynamo on the Stanley stage.
- Jo Ledingham, Jo Ledingham Theatre Reviews
Taking on the iconic role, Elliot Lazar not only believably portrays the legendary singer from 14 to 56 years, close your eyes and you’ll be swept away in his stunning falsettos and majestic melodies.
- Jay Minter, On the List
Fiddler on the Roof
National Tour
"...it is the poor tailor, Motel Kamzoil, who touches hearts the most. Elliot Lazar seals the deal as his own unique Motel when he sings “Miracle of Miracles” with an initial voice full of youth and giddiness that bit by bit transforms with increased courage into “God has made a man today,” full of deeper-voiced bravado, ready to take his bride."
- Eddie Reynolds, Theatre Eddys
"Elliot Lazar as Motel was perhaps my favorite among the suitors. Lazar perfectly captures Motel's kindness and delivers a beautiful rendition of "Miracle of Miracles." I was so happy for him when he got his sewing machine."
- Jon Bee, Broadway World
"While all three couples have their moments, it’s Lazar who sews up the applause. His “Miracle of Miracles” is a standout in the show and reason to watch him even when he’s not center stage."
- Bruce Miller, Sioux City Journal
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
National Tour
"The cast – Elliot Lazar as Paul Simon and Max Pinson as Art Garfunkel – were the ones who brought the whole show together... Lazar and Pinson both put on excellent vocal performances throughout the show, and Elliot Lazar also plays his guitar throughout most of the songs.They commanded the stage and their performance to make the audience feel like they were at a rock concert..."
- Soren Allen, Music City Review
Rent
Rainbow Stage
"...heartbroken documentarian Mark (a wonderfully self-assured Elliot Lazar) runs through reel after reel of film, not exactly sure what he’s capturing or whether his celluloid time capsule will ever be seen...
Led by star-making turns from Lazar and Cox, and right down to the ever-versatile ensemble... the entire cast shines in roles that have become as beloved as any in modern musical theatre history."
- Ben Waldman, Winnipeg Free Press
Another Roll of the Dice
World Premiere
"Elliot Lazar is at his best as Tobias in “Tobias the Terrible,” the milquetoasty engineer who adopts rough street lingo to impress his bored girlfriend."
- Pam Kragen, San Diego Union Tribune
"Elliot Lazar is adorable as the sweet and naive Tobias, a recent college grad trying to be tougher to impress his girlfriend who finds him a little too vanilla for her taste."
- EM Reiter, Broadway World