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Water for Elephants

“Many wonders await audiences at the Imperial Theater.” - The New York Times

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel, Water for Elephants 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).

Venue

Imperial Theatre
249 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

Audience

Recommended for 8 +
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Runtime

2 hours and 40 minutes including a 15 minute intermission

First Performance

2/24/2024