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)
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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