About Water for Elephants
Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.
The New York Times,
Quick Facts:
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📖 Based on NY Times bestselling novel by Sara Gruen
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🎪Dazzling circus acrobatics
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🏆 7 Tony Award nominations -- including Best Musical
“Escapism, enchantment and heart — and thrills, too!"
– Variety
What is WATER FOR ELEPHANTS?
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About the Show
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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.
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What to Expect
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Integration of circus arts on stage
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Abstract animal puppetry
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Contemporary musical theatre sound with flavors of folk, indie, pop, bluegrass, and jazz.
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Watch & Listen
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This Show Is Perfect For
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Audiences who enjoy acrobatics, trapeze, aerialists, or other circus artistry
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Fans of the original novel or the 2011 film adaptation
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Families or friends group night out
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Book club night out
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Good to Know Before You Go
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- Themes of love, resilience, and found family
- Portrayals of aging, memory and legacy
- Use of smoke, haze and gunshot sound effects
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A dynamic tale! It elevates the musical to new and literal heights.
- Variety