Water for Elephants
If you can't make it to the circus, or you just want to acrobatic action thrown in to your next theatre performance, go check out Water for Elephants!
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Why see Water for Elephants?
The Circus Has Come To Town
Nominated for seven 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
After a hugely successful world premiere run in Atlanta, the musical adaptation of Water for Elephants is making its Broadway debut in 2024. The show utilizes the book by Rick Elice, which in turn is based on Sara Gruen's original novel, and features music and lyrics by the PigPen Theatre Co. Tony-nominated Jessica Stone will be taking the directorial helm. The stunning musical comes complete with clowns, aerialists, jugglers, and more to give the true circus experience!
What Is The Story?
Veterinary student Jacob Jankowski runs away after a life-changing tragedy fills his world with grief. He stumbles upon a circus and his reality is transformed in a way he could never imagine.
Key Information
Run Time
One hour and 40 minutes with one interval
Dates
Showing until Feb 2
Cast
Grant Gustin as Jacob Jankowski
Isabelle McCalla as Marlena
Gregg Edelman as Mr. Jankowski
Paul Alexander Nolan as August
Stan Brown as Camel
Joe De Paul as Walter
Sara Gettelfinger as Barbara
Wade McCollum as Wade
With
Brandon Block, Antoine Boissereau, Rachael Boyd, Paul Castree, Ken Wulf Clark, Taylor Colleton, Gabriel Olivera de Paula Costa, Isabella Luisa Diaz, Samantha Gershman, Keaton Hentoff-Killian, Nicolas Jelmoni, Caroline Kane, Harley Ross Beckwith McLeish, Michael Mendez, Samuel Renaud, Marissa Rosen, Alexandra Gaelle Royer, Asa Somers, Charles South, Sean Stack, Matthew Varvar and Michelle West.
Creative
Directed by Jessica Stone
Circus design by Shana Carroll
Choreography by Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll
Scenic design by Takeshi Kata
Costume design by David Israel Reynoso
Lighting design by Bradley King
Sound design by Walter Trarbach
Projection design by David Bengali
Hair and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates
Puppet design by Camille Labarre
Music supervision and arrangements by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Benedict Braxton-Smit
Awards
Tony Awards Nominations 2024
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Direction of a Musical - Jessica Stone
Reviews
Customer reviews
4 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)
Mike James
A Great Show Don't Miss it
This is an amazing show that combines talented actors/singers,
skilled acrobats and very creative staging.
There is just enough of the book to make the story line work.
You will be overwhelmed by the singing and acting of Grant Gustin.
My only criticism is: the play is a little long. It can be trimmed by 20-30 minutes.
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Phil Cohen
Breath of Freshness
When you are watching a show with such newness and watching the aerobatics, the singing, and the choreography was just magnificent. It just brings a show together and you can see the family dynamics of the showm ... Read more
Judy
2 for the Price of 1 ticket
You are seeing a circus and a Broadway show. The acrobats and dancers are the best part of this show. I found myself holding my breath for many moments but was just in awe of their talent. The dance numbers are very athletic and as I dancer, I appreciated the choreography.
The songs are have clever lyrics but you do not have a strong anthem for this show. Leads carry their parts very well.
Definitely worth seeing this show under the Big Top.
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