| Water for Elephants | |
|---|---|
| A New Musical | |
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| Music | PigPen Theatre Co. |
| Lyrics | PigPen Theatre Co. |
| Book | Rick Elice |
| Basis | Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen |
| Premiere | June 16, 2023: Alliance Theatre Atlanta |
| Productions | 2023 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]
- ^ Rosky, Nicole. "What We Know So Far About the Water for Elephants Musical". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (November 3, 2023). "Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, More Will Star in Water for Elephants on Broadway". Playbill.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (September 12, 2023). "Water For Elephants Musical Sets 2024 Broadway Bow". Playbill. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tony Award Nominations: 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Stereophonic' Lead with 13". 30 April 2024.
- ^ Hall, Margaret (October 1, 2024). "Water For Elephants Announces Broadway Closing Date". Playbill. Retrieved October 1, 2024.