Water for Elephants (musical)
2023 musical by Rick Elice / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Water for Elephants is a musical with music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. and a book by Rick Elice.[1][2] It is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Sara Gruen.[3]
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Water for Elephants | |
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A New Musical | |
Music | PigPen Theatre Co. |
Lyrics | PigPen Theatre Co. |
Book | Rick Elice |
Basis | Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen |
Premiere | June 16, 2023 (2023-06-16): Alliance Theatre Atlanta |
Productions | 2023 Atlanta 2024 Broadway |
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The musical opened on Broadway on March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre following previews beginning February 24.[2][4] Critical reviews were mixed, while receiving praise for its visual spectacle and production values. It received 7 nominations at the 77th Tony Awards, including Best Musical.[5]