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Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants

by PigPen Theatre Co. and Rick Elice

Based on a Book

Now Playing on Broadway

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Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants





A new musical based on the novel of the same name by Sara Gruen.


Story:

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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THEATRE

Imperial Theatre
249 W. 45th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule
MONDAY
Dark
TUESDAY
7 PM
WEDNESDAY
2 & 8 PM
THURSDAY
7 PM
FRIDAY
7 PM
SATURDAY
2 & 8 PM
SUNDAY
3 PM

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: February 24, 2024
OPENING: March 21, 2024
CLOSING: December 8, 2024


Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes (1 Intermission)


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LOTTERY: Online, $45
RUSH: Box Office, $49

NOTE:

  • Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.
Composer

Composer
PigPen Theatre Co.

Librettist

Librettist
Rick Elice



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Imperial Theater
Opening Night
March 21, 2024
Original Cast
Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, Joe De Paul, Sara Gettelfinger, Wade McCollum, 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
Director
Jessica Stone
Choreographer
Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll
Producers
Peter Schneider, Jennifer Costello, Grove Entertainment, Frank Marshall, Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Seth A. Goldstein
Musical Director
Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Benedict Braxton-Smith
Orchestrations
Daryl Waters
Scenic Design
Takeshi Kata
Circus Design
Shana Carroll
Costume Design
David Israel Reynoso
Lighting Design
Bradley King
Sound Design
Walter Trarbach
Projection Design
David Bengali
Hair and Wig Design
Campbell Young Associates
Puppet Design
Camille Labarre

2011 Film Version

Movie Name
Water for Elephants
Type
Non-Musical
Director
Francis Lawrence
Screenplay
Richard LaGravenese
Starring
Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim Norton

2024 Tony Award Nominations

Best New Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical

2024 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Outstanding Fight Choreography
Outstanding Puppetry
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

2024 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical

2024 Outer Critic Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Video/Projections

2024 Chita Rivera Award Nominations

Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show
Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show - Antoine Boissereau
Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show

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