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Water for Elephants Reviews

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

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4.6
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Amazing!
"Lives up to and surpasses the hype!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2024
Wow
"So creative and entertaining. Every single person involved was outstanding."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 15, 2024
Outstadning
"This is a must see! It's entertaining for the entire family! BEST NEW MUSICAL! The cast is fantastic as well!"
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Janet A from Katy on Jul 15, 2024
A must see!
"I loved the creative costumes, music and characters!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 15, 2024
Acrobatic fun during a Musical!
"What a fresh telling of this story. From the onset, you can feel the energy of the performers. The acrobatics, alone, are worth the price of admission. “The Road Don’t Make You Young” was my favorite number in the show. Grant Gustin and Gregg Edelman were fantastic as the young and old Jacob. "
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James E from Upland on Jul 15, 2024
Wonderful
"Great show "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 14, 2024
An elephant on stage!
"Great acrobatics. The story moved along well."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 14, 2024
Great show
"Beautiful performances"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 14, 2024
Great for all ages
"Performed with athletic perfection "
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Susan O from Baltimore on Jul 12, 2024
Great show
"Amazing visuals-amazing talent-beautiful score-all around good show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 12, 2024
Timeless journey of loss and love
"What a great memorium of great personal loss, new found opportunity at life and love. Hope has no limits...."
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David L from Lafayette on Jul 12, 2024
❤️🐘
"An exhilarating , entertaining and excellent show by all of the performers . Acrobats were wonderful.Theater performance stayed true to the book."
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john a from Hanover on Jul 12, 2024
Acrobatics were fantastic
"The whole cast was fabulous. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 11, 2024
I had no idea
"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
amazing show
"very entertaining "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 9, 2024
A Must See Production!
"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
Truly the best show on Earth!
"The dancing and acrobatics were amazing- along with the story line. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 8, 2024
Wonderful show with a talented cast.
"The acrobatics were wonderful. The dancing of everyone was amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 7, 2024
Outstanding
"Excellent from start to finish. Singing was superb, circus performances were great, lots of energy. Great show!"
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Nelson R from Whitehall on Jul 7, 2024
Must see!
"This show was amazing! The acrobatics were incredible and the acting, phenomenal!! Must see!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 7, 2024
Great show!
"The music, the singing, the set, the acting, and the acrobatics!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 6, 2024
Fantastic
"One of my new all the favorites. The cast, the sets, the moves, the acrobatic amazement. A combination of Lion king, Merrily and so many others! I’d see it again right now "
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David S from Dallas on Jul 6, 2024
Fabulous!
"Story and gymnastics "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2024
Great show
"Didn't know what to expect, was blown away by how good it was. Very funny and enjoyable. From the acting to the costumes it was a perfect performance. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 3, 2024
Beautiful story presented with magically inventive technique
"Great casting! Told with so much heart. The physicality was astounding. Best Show I have seen in a long time!"
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Lenore S from Burlington on Dec 5, 2024
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About Water for Elephants

“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).

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