Get ready for an epic journey of love, loss, and happiness as Sara Gruen's award-winning novel comes to Broadway! Enjoy a magnificent musical with an impeccable cast.
Tony Award nominee Rick Elice’s brilliant adaptation of Water for Elephants perfectly captures the essence of the original book. Having won the ‘Indies Choice Book Award for Adult Fiction’, Sara Gruen’s critically acclaimed novel is all ready to cast its magic on the Broadway stage. Experience a saga of growth and strength, as you enjoy the brilliant acting by Broadway stars like Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla, as well as a melodious musical score. Catch the musical sensation that's stealing the spotlight with a 2024 Tony nomination for Best Musical, plus six more categories!
The story
The plot revolves around a young man, Jacob, who undergoes a massive loss. To move on, he jumps onto a train, which turns out to be a circus train. What follows is his journey towards discovering true love, finding a new meaning to his life, and learning to live happily again.
Great for
Drama Lovers | Fans of Romance | Musical Enthusiasts
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Janet
Jun, 2024
The staff was smiling, the cast (incl backup) was like they love what they do, the music was just loud enough, the venue was beautiful.
Sharon
Oct, 2024
Ticketing was fast and effective, loved the show. The only trouble we had was that our girl had her knee fractured and there were no elevators
Mr
Aug, 2024
The booking system was straight forward and seats suggested were excellent.
Molly
Jul, 2024
Good seats but too many stairs. Play and actors excellent.Francisco
Nov, 2024
Show details
Genre: Musical
Audience: Suitable for 8+
Theatre name: Imperial Theater
Theatre facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restrooms, and Water Fountain
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast and crew
Leading roles: Grant Gustin as Jacob, Isabelle McCalla as Marlena, Gregg Edelman as Mr. Jankowski, Paul Alexander Nolan as August
Writer: Sara Gruen
Adaptation: Rick Elice
Direction: Jessica Stone
Choreography: Carroll and Jesse Robb
Additional tips
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Keep in mind, that the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.
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Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
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You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
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You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
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If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
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The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
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Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
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Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
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