Water for Elephants

First Preview: Feb 24, 2024

Opening Date: Mar 21, 2024

Open run

https://www.waterforelephantsthemusical.com/

Playing @

Imperial Theatre

249 W 45th St New York, NY 10036

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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.

Broadway Musical

Music

PigPen Theatre Co.

Lyrics

PigPen Theatre Co.

Book

Rick Elice, based on the novel by Sara Gruen

Director

Jessica Stone

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Accessibility:

Box Office

Main lobby. Counter 43". Assistance available.

Parking

Valet parking lot: North side of street between Broadway & 8th Ave. Vans enter on 46th St. Valet parking garage: East of Shubert Alley, on south side of 45th St. between Broadway & 8th Ave. No vans.

Curb Ramps

(2.5" lip) SW corner of 45th St. & Broadway; NW corner 45th St. & Broadway.

Directions Bus

Take the M7, M20, or M104 bus.

Restroom

Unisex: Inner lobby. Door 33". Stall 96" x 66". Commode 17". Grab bars

Directions Subway

1, 2, 7, S, N, R, Q, W, A, C, E to 42nd St./ Times Square

Seating

Front and rear mezzanines reached only by stairs. Seats 1,421.

Elevator\Escalator

There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.

Telephone

Foyer. Coin slot 53.5". Cord 29". Volume control. With TTY and electric outlet

Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 27") has one pair of automatic doors from 45th St to foyer with push-button control; 2nd set (each 27") has one pair of automatic doors to ticket lobby with push button control: 3rd set (each 25.5", attended by ushers) to inner lobby; 4th set (each 53", attended by ushers) into theatre.

Visual Assistance

Vision seats in the front of the orchestra for purchase online, in person, or on the phone. Audio Description is also available through the GalaPro app. More information can be found here: https://www.galapro.com/

Folding Armrests

Fifteen row-end seats with folding armrests.

Water Fountain

Ticket lobby. Spout 36".

Assisted Listening System

Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance. Closed Captioning is also available through the GalaPro app. For more information on GalaPro, check here: https://www.galapro.com/