Water for Elephants: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Water for Elephants follows the journey of Jacob Jankowski, a young man who joins a traveling circus after his parents’ tragic deaths. As Jacob’s story unfolds, he becomes the circus vet, falls in love with a married performer named Marlena, and forms a deep bond with Rosie the elephant. Water for Elephant is a story of love, resilience, and finding family in the most unexpected places.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)

Cast: Large (20+ Roles)

Genre: Drama / Romance

Setting: 1930s, Present / USA (Various)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: PigPen Theatre Co.

Book: Rick Elice

Based On: Water for Elephants➝ by Sara Gruen


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2024)➝


Licensing

Water for Elephants is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

2020s, Animals, Based on a Book, Country, Dramatic, Folk, Infidelity, Jazz, Romantic, Travel, Work


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