“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).
"If you LOVE acrobats, LOVE the circus, LOVE good music and a SWEET STORY . . .GO SEE WATER FOR ELEPHANTS"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 21, 2024
"Amazing show with breathtaking performances. I loved every minute of it."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 20, 2024
"Great performance!! Brings back to childhood memories!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 18, 2024
"The cast was wonderful. Voices and choreography were outstanding. It was fun to see how representing the animals was accomplished. The show was so well done and ultimately a bittersweet feel good story."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 18, 2024
"Liked everything, performance was awesome stage was done perfectly"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 18, 2024
"Very different. Singing, acting, dancing and gymnastics all together. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 18, 2024
"From the beginning it grabbed me , the songs the props , the puppetry . Acrobatics brought it to a new level . Every scene made me wanting to see more "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 16, 2024
"The production, acrobatics, acting and singing were excellent."
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Louise F. G from Lakewood on Aug 16, 2024
"The story-line was great, the cast was incredible. Definitely, a must see production! We haven’t stopped talking about the show."
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Susan D from Patchogue on Aug 16, 2024
"I expected to see a show about a man’s love de in the circus. This was so much more. I loved the colorful costumes, the actors were great and the acrobatic performances were awesome. I would go see it again. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 16, 2024
"Ending would be very scary for those under 10."
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Jan L from New Canaan on Aug 15, 2024
"It wasn’t just amazing singers, dancers and actors. Yes, it was all of those! It was also breathtaking acrobats, gymnasts and athletes. The costumes and staging were magnificent! Recommemd to all ."
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Karen O from Muskego on Aug 15, 2024
"This amazing performance was a more artistic production than your typical song and dance chorus shows. I was happy I had read the book and this performance brought that book to life in a magical way. Well Done!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 13, 2024
"Loved Rosie, phenomenal show. A must see. My first Broadway style show. I will be back. "
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Paul N from Oakdale on Aug 13, 2024
"Think Cirque de Soleil meets Lion King. The acrobatics. Voices. And creative puppetry will blow you away."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 12, 2024
"A viewer will never want to blink. The stage is is on overload! The travelling circus and it's prisim of acts explodes which leaves the attendee with no desire for an intermission!"
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Helen C from Madison on Aug 12, 2024
"Beautifully staged and incredible circus performances. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 11, 2024
"There was nothing I would change. The show was absolutely incredible. So glad I got see Grant Gustin in the lead! "
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Jamie L from Meridian on Aug 11, 2024
"Loved the acrobats, fantastic & quite expressive. The story line is full of heart; I read the book so I knew what to expect. The actors were all just wonderful.
My favorite show of the year"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 10, 2024
"The story was great; the acrobatics were in unbelievable and I love how the brought the animals to life especially the Elephant"
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Timothy R from Chaska on Aug 10, 2024
"Loved it"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 8, 2024
"I was looking forward to seeing the show, but it turned out to be so much more than I expected!! It’s an outstanding musical with a heavy dose of Cirque du Soleil thrown in. Grant Gustin put everything he had into his performance, as did the other cast members. I wish I lived closer to NYC, because I’d go see it again and again and again. There’s so much to see, I think each performance/viewing would reveal something new. Quite impressive!!"
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Beth A from Advance on Aug 7, 2024
"Loved the great stunts. Horse was the most awesome performance! "
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Maureen K from Louisville on Aug 7, 2024
"The talent was amazing…from the acting, voices, choreography, special effects….etc❣️
I loved every minute "
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Nancy T from Pittsburgh on Aug 7, 2024
"We absolutely loved the talent, the story, the wild performances of circus/acrobatics, the cast was amazing and we laughed and cried! Loved everything about it!
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