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Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Aronoff Center
by Taylor Clemons - Apr 30, 2026

Having first seen Water for Elephants: The Musical on an early tour stop in Louisville, KY, I came to the Arnoff Center with a sense of familiarity for the show. But also, very curious about how it might resonate a second time.

Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour in Chicago on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Individual tickets for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in Chicago are going on sale! Individual tickets range from $30.00 to $130.00, with a limited number of premium seats available.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Proctors
by Peyton VanDerheyden - Apr 9, 2026

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is dazzling audiences with extraordinary theatrics, creative visual concepts, and emotional moments. Adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has a book written by Rick Elice, and features a score by PigPen Theatre Co.

WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE Series Launches at wild project in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Runs Away with the Circus at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 7, 2026

If I told you I spent an evening last week watching a surrealist dramedy about performers in a circus run by a needy, codependent and violent ringmaster with bipolar disorder, you'd have two options to choose from.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and More Set for Shea's Performing Arts Center April Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Shea’s Performing Arts Center has revealed its April schedule of productions and special events. The lineup includes spectacle-filled new musical Water for Elephants, a performance by John Legend, and more.

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For Fabulous Fox Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season, featuring a lineup of iconic stories and dazzling new musicals. Scheduled to commence in the fall of 2026, the season promises to bring a variety of performances that cater to diverse audiences. This announcement highlights the theatre's commitment to enriching the cultural landscape with high-quality theatrical productions. The season's specific show titles and opening dates will be revealed closer to the season launch.

THE OUTSIDERS, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The 2026-27 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, which will feature seven Los Angeles premieres direct from Broadway, a rock theatrical  classic, and the return of two Broadway blockbusters.

DEATH BECOMES HER, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For ASU Gammage 2026-2027 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

ASU Gammage has announced its 2026–2027 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona Broadway season with a dynamic blend of Tempe premieres, beloved classics, and acclaimed new hits.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals 2026-27 Broadway Season - THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

As Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the Center has revealed its 2026–2027 Broadway season. This landmark season features 11 productions, including six Orange County premieres.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Make Canadian Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.

13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical Set for June Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The North American tour of Water for Elephants will play Overture Hall in Madison from June 16–21. Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, the Broadway musical features a book by Rick Elice and a score by PigPen Theatre Co.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION Set for February Run at Rhinebeck
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will present WATER FOR ELEPHANTS: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION, a vibrant adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel, featuring young talents in a circus-themed musical.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Horace High Theatre
by Brian Michaels - Feb 1, 2026

Horace High Theatre took on an ambitious and visually demanding musical with Water for Elephants, and the result was a production filled with heart, imagination, and an impressive level of artistic maturity. Blending music, movement, puppetry, and storytelling, this show leaned fully into the theatrical possibilities of the piece, and the students rose to the challenge beautifully.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Jan 28, 2026

A true circus act, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has it all.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway Dallas 2026/2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Zions Bank Broadway At The Eccles
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

The highly anticipated musical adaptation of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is set to captivate audiences at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. This new production brings the beloved novel to life with stunning performances and breathtaking stagecraft. Tickets for the show, which promises to be a major theatrical event, are now on sale.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 17, 2025

Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life, and love, beyond his wildest dreams.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The National Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Dec 12, 2025

The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.