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Water for Elephants at The Bushnell
Dates: 6/2/2026 - 6/7/2026
📍 Theatre: The Bushnell
166 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
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The critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS comes to vivid life on Broadway in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical.
After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.
Directed by Tony Award®️ nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co., WATER FOR ELEPHANTS unites innovative stagecraft with the very best of Broadway talent in an authentic and deeply moving new musical that invites us all to give ourselves to the unknown.
After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.
Directed by Tony Award®️ nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co., WATER FOR ELEPHANTS unites innovative stagecraft with the very best of Broadway talent in an authentic and deeply moving new musical that invites us all to give ourselves to the unknown.
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News About Water for Elephants at The Bushnell
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026
November 18, 2025 The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series
March 31, 2025 The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.About the Theatre
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The Bushnell Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Belding Theater]?
Where is Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Belding Theater] located?
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Belding Theater] is at 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT.
What shows have played recently at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Belding Theater]?
Shucked (2/24/26-3/1/26)
What shows are coming up next at The Bushnell?
Oh, Mary! (09/19/26-09/23/26)
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (09/29/26-10/04/26)
BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical (11/10/26-11/15/26)
Hell's Kitchen (12/08/26-12/13/26)
Maybe Happy Ending (02/16/27-02/21/27)
The Outsiders (06/01/27-06/06/27)
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (09/29/26-10/04/26)
BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical (11/10/26-11/15/26)
Hell's Kitchen (12/08/26-12/13/26)
Maybe Happy Ending (02/16/27-02/21/27)
The Outsiders (06/01/27-06/06/27)
Where is The Bushnell located?
The Bushnell is at 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT.
What shows have played recently at The Bushnell?
Water for Elephants (06/02/26-06/07/26)
& Juliet (05/05/26-05/10/26)
Beauty and the Beast (04/07/26-04/12/26)
Shucked (02/24/26-03/01/26)
& Juliet (05/05/26-05/10/26)
Beauty and the Beast (04/07/26-04/12/26)
Shucked (02/24/26-03/01/26)
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