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Water for Elephants Tickets

Circus performers in a tent with acrobat mid-air, part of Water for Elephants show.
Aerial performer on trapeze with a person reaching up, "Water for Elephants" show.
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Duration

2 hr 40 min

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

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 19 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Sharon P

    Group
    Verified booking
    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 H L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Aug 2024
    The booking system was straight forward and seats suggested were excellent.

    Molly F

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jul 2024
    Good seats but too many stairs. Play and actors excellent.

    Janet L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    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.

    Diane W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2024
    The play was excellent! My experience with Headout was very good.

  • Show details

    Genre: Musical

    Audience: Suitable for 8+

    Theatre name: Imperial Theater

    Imperial Theatre Seating Plan

    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

    • 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.

    • Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

    • You will receive an email confirming your purchase.

    • 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.

    • If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.

    • The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.

    • 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.

    • 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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