Water for Elephants: Musical Info & 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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Setting: 1930s, Present / USA (Various)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: PigPen Theatre Co.
Book: Rick Elice
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2024)➝
Licensing
Water for Elephants is available to license through Broadway Licensing.
International Licensing
Tags
2020s, Animals, Based on a Book, Country, Folk, Jazz, Rom-Dram, Travel
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