Water for Elephants (musical)

Water for Elephants
A New Musical
Broadway promotional poster
MusicPigPen Theatre Co.
LyricsPigPen Theatre Co.
BookRick Elice
BasisWater for Elephants
by Sara Gruen
PremiereJune 16, 2023 (2023-06-16): Alliance Theatre
Atlanta
Productions2023 Atlanta
2024 Broadway

Water for Elephants is a musical with music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. and a book by Rick Elice.[1][2] It is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Sara Gruen.[3]

The musical opened on Broadway starring Grant Gustin on March 20, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre following previews beginning February 24.[2][4] Critical reviews were mixed, while receiving praise for its visual spectacle and production values. It received seven nominations at the 77th Tony Awards, including Best Musical.[5] The Broadway musical is set to close on December 8, 2024.[6]

  1. ^ Rosky, Nicole. "What We Know So Far About the Water for Elephants Musical". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  2. ^ a b Paulson, Michael (2023-09-12). "'Water for Elephants' Musical to Arrive on Broadway Next Spring". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  3. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (November 3, 2023). "Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, More Will Star in Water for Elephants on Broadway". Playbill.
  4. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (September 12, 2023). "Water For Elephants Musical Sets 2024 Broadway Bow". Playbill. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Tony Award Nominations: 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Stereophonic' Lead with 13". 30 April 2024.
  6. ^ Hall, Margaret (October 1, 2024). "Water For Elephants Announces Broadway Closing Date". Playbill. Retrieved October 1, 2024.