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Water for Elephants

First Preview: Feb 24, 2024
Opening Date: Mar 21, 2024
Closing Date: Dec 8, 2024
Running Time: 02:40
Water for Elephants

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Playing @
Imperial Theatre
249 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical with "one of the more remarkable ensembles ever seen on Broadway” (New York Daily News)! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional and gorgeously imaginative.” 

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. 

Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling" production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.
BroadwayMusical
Show Notes: 1 intermission
Age Guidance: 8
Audience Advisory: This production uses a gunshot sound effect and theatrical haze. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.

Performance Schedule

Visit telecharge.com for full schedule.


Cast
  • Kyle Selig
  • Isabelle McCalla
  • Gregg Edelman
  • Paul Alexander Nolan

Music
  • PigPen Theatre Co.

Lyrics
  • PigPen Theatre Co.

Book
  • Rick Elice
  • based on the novel by Sara Gruen

Director
  • Jessica Stone

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

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Full-price tickets:

$59.00 - $299.00

Lottery & Rush

In-Person Rush: $49 each at the Imperial Theatre box office. The box office is open 10 AM-8:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 12-6 PM on Sunday. Up to two tickets, first-come, first-served based on availability. Seats may be partial view.
 
In-Person Lottery: $40 each through an in-person lottery at the Imperial Theatre box office. Entry begins 2 hours prior to the curtain with the drawing 90 minutes prior to curtain. Each winner can purchase up to two tickets, based on availability. Seats may be partial view.

Manhattan Theatre Club’s 30 Under 35 Program: For performances through June 2, 2024, 20 tickets per performance will be available at $30 each with a valid ID and email confirmation of MTC 30 Under 35 membership. Two tickets per person, same day only, starting when the box office opens up until 1 hour before the performance. To join, visit manhattantheatreclub.com/30-under-35.

Digital Lottery: $45 each. Entries open at 12:01 AM the day before the desired performance. Drawings will be at 10 AM & 3 PM the day of the performance. Winners will be contacted by email and have 3 hours to purchase up to two tickets for that day’s performance, based on availability. Seats may be partial view. Visit rush.telecharge.com.

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.
  • Restroom

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

    Wheelchair seating available. Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.

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