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The new musical based on Sara Gruen's best-selling novel of the same name arrives on Broadway.

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Water for Elephants Show Times

Wed
Oct 16
1:00pm 7:00pm
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Oct 17
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Oct 22
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About Water for Elephants on Broadway

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2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission.
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Recommended for ages 8 and up. All guests must have a ticket.
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Smoke, haze and gunshot sound effects are used in this production.
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Limit 20 tickets per 30-day period.
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Previews: Feb 24, 2024 • Opening: Mar 21, 2024 • Closing: Dec 8, 2024
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Imperial Theatre Imperial Theatre
249 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Story

“Many wonders await audiences at the Imperial Theatre.” - The New York Times

 

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical with "one of the more remarkable ensembles ever seen on Broadway” (New York Daily News)! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional and gorgeously imaginative.”

 

After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.

 

Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling" production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.

 

So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at Water for Elephants, “the best new musical on Broadway” (Theatermania).

Reviews

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A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
Time Out

"Dazzling and thrilling. A Dang fine show."

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Adam Feldman

Variety

"Spellbinding entertainment. Water for Elephants could be the greatest show on Broadway."

Variety

Frank Rizzo

The New York Times

"Miracles do happen. A gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

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"The cast of performers were excellent! All had great chemistry with one another. Those that were vocalists were great. Music wasn’t to loud(we were 3 rows back). At times some of the cast responded to comments from the crowd. A 5-7yr old sitting behind me spoke out and the clown actor spoke to her. That was pretty funny. I read the book several years ago and I thought this Play reenactment was pretty close. Horse and elephant were well done."
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Daniel W L from Venice on Jul 30, 2024
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"I never read this book, I never saw this movie. This show was beautiful. I absolutely adored it! The cirque aspect of it was so magical and unique. It elevated the entire show and uplifted the entirety of the story. The charters were all delightful and the story was so well told. I was so happy watching it and it also brought me to tears. Truly gorgeous, truly unique and special. I would recommend anyone see this show!"
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Trish F from Staten Island on Jul 11, 2024
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"The play exceeded ALL expectations. The performers engaged amazing feats of talent- acrobatic moves, singing and dancing! I read the book years ago, saw the movie, and was curious about the Broadway production. The sets, music, choreography, and performers were nothing less than a spectacular extravaganza. "
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Kellah E from Columbia on Jul 8, 2024
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Cast & Creative

Cast

Jacob Jankowski
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Creative

Book
Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics
PigPen Theatre Co.
Based on the novel by
Sara Gruen
Director
Jessica Stone
Circus Designer
Shana Carroll
Choreographers
Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll
Set Designer
Takeshi Kata
Costume Designer
David Israel Reynoso
Lighting Designer
Bradley King
Sound Designer
Walter Trarbach
Projection Designer
David Bengali
Puppetry Designer
Camille Labarre
Hair & Makeup Designer
Campbell Young Associates
Props and Puppetry Designer
Ray Wetmore and JR Goodman
Music Supervision and Arrangements
Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Benedict Braxton-Smith
Orchestrations
Daryl Waters
Music Director
Elizabeth Doran
Fight Director
Cha Ramos
Production Stage Manger & Production Supervisor
Timothy R. Semon

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