
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.”
Note
This production contains smoke, haze and gunshot sound effects.
Venue
Orpheum Theatre
Run Time
2 hours, 40 minutes
includes a 15-minute intermission
Age Recommendation
8+
Performances
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Opening night!Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2 PM
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1 PM
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Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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About Water for Elephants
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.”- 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! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled 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).
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