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Why see Water for Elephants?

The Circus Has Come To Town

Nominated for seven 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical!

Please note that specific dates and venues for the 2025 tour of Water For Elephants are yet to be announced.

Get ready - the circus is rolling into town! The Tony-nominated musical Water for Elephants, which earned an impressive seven 2024 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, is set to embark on its first national tour in fall 2025. After a hugely successful world premiere run in Atlanta, the musical adaptation of Water for Elephants made 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 play comes complete with clowns, aerialists, jugglers, and more to give the true circus experience!

While the full cast and tour schedule are still under wraps, you can be sure that Tara Rubin Casting will bring together a stellar ensemble to bring this magical story to life across North America.

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

Dates

Dates to be confirmed

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)

Diane Bowden

Loved this Show!

This is one of my all time favorite plays. The way they brought the circus to the stage was absolutely incredible. The acrobatics, dancing, and aerobics was so magical. I would highly recommend.! ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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

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