Water for Elephants (musical)
| Water for Elephants | |
|---|---|
| A New Musical | |
Broadway promotional poster | |
| 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 2025 US Tour |
Water for Elephants is a musical with music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. and a book by Rick Elice. It is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Sara Gruen.
The musical opened on Broadway starring Grant Gustin on March 20, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre following previews beginning February 24. 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. The Broadway musical closed on December 8, 2024.
The musical is licensed through Broadway Licensing.