Jackson Hurt and Sabina Collazo were ideally cast as the star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria... Their palatable onstage chemistry made “One Hand, One Heart” a captivating duet. Hurt showcased a commanding tenor in “Something’s Coming” and delivered a stirring rendition of the operatic “Maria.”
Jackson Hurt as the handsome Tony has the earnest, kind yearning of a young man trying to step away from the Jets, and his song “something’s coming” is a soaring, hopeful anthem... You cheer for this couple... Tony’s anthem “Maria” is a moving prayer of devotion, and “Tonight,” the duet between the couple, is incandescent. Both songs have gorgeous operatic qualities.
- Linda Leuzzi (Long Island Advance)
Everets plays seamlessly off the rest of the cast, displaying especially strong chemistry with Jackson Hurt as Davey. Hurt’s vocals in “Seize the Day” carry a quiet fire, layered with vulnerability and strength, which makes the anthem feel deeply personal. Hurt comes alive in act two, bringing a surprising and delightful burst of goofy dad energy that adds warmth to the role."
- Courtney Taylor (Utah Theatre Bloggers)
“Jackson Hurt offers a sincere and steady Davey”
"Don’t worry if you’re a stickler for the original. I promise the touring cast of “Elf the Musical” does the story justice, and Jackson Hurt’s performance as Buddy the Elf was just delightful. It didn’t feel like I was watching an actor act like Will Ferrell acting like Buddy the Elf.
It’s not often I get to see an understudy in a lead role for a touring performance, so I was pretty jazzed; everything about Hurt’s performance made Buddy even more likable."
-Chloe McGowan (Indianapolis Recorder)
On opening night, the role was performed by understudy Jackson Hurt whose open-mouthed, awe-filled, teeth-flashing smile helped him pull off an affable Buddy. His strong vocals could almost fill Clowes.
- Washington Times Herald
“Newcomer (To Atlanta) Jackson Hurt plays The Prince, and he is, indeed, quite charming. His sincerity in the role is only outmatched by his gorgeous vocals.”
- Jody Key (Speakeysie)
“Atlanta newcomer Jackson Hurt cuts a dashing figure as Prince Topher. Glorious vocalists both, the show’s musical highlights belong to Hurt and Tyree, including their duet standards “Ten Minutes Ago,” “Loneliness of Evening” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”
- Bert Osborne ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
“Jackson Hurt hits all the right notes as Prince Topher and seems completely enamored with the girl in the glass slippers.”
- Kelundra Smith (Arts ATL)
“Jackson Hurt was a wonderful Prince Topher.”
- Brad Rudy (Atlanta Theatre Buzz)
