Water For Elephants Tickets

Buy Water for Elephants Tickets

Step right up to witness the magic of the circus when you get Water for Elephants tickets. The breathtaking adaptation of Sara Gruen's bestselling novel was written by Rick Elice, a Tony Award-nominated playwright known for his work on Jersey Boys and Peter and the Starcatcher. This musical combines romance, danger and the wonders of a 1930s traveling circus. With music and lyrics crafted by the innovative PigPen Theatre Co., Water for Elephants tells the gripping story of Jacob Jankowski, a young man who, after the death of his parents, leaves veterinary school and hops aboard a mysterious train only to find himself swept into the world of the Benzini Brothers' Most Spectacular Show on Earth.

As Jacob becomes immersed in the circus life, he forms close bonds with the eclectic cast of characters and develops feelings for Marlena, the star performer and wife of the volatile ringmaster, August. Their passionate love affair and the intense rivalry between Jacob and August create a captivating narrative filled with high stakes and emotional turmoil. The Broadway musical blends circus spectacle with an evocative score that highlights the themes of family, jealousy and the struggle for belonging. Get your Water for Elephants tickets to experience the extraordinary show that combines love and adventure in a spectacle unlike any other. 

Water for Elephants made its pre-Broadway debut in 2023 at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Ga., receiving rave reviews for its dazzling visuals, heartfelt performances, and innovative stagecraft, which seamlessly integrates circus acts into the story. The musical opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre in March 2024, with Grant Gustin (Flash, West Side Story) taking up the role of Jacob, before being replaced by Kyle Selig. Popular songs from the musical include "Easy," "Ode to an Elephant" and "The Road Don't Make You Young," which blend circus spectacle with emotional depth. Water for Elephants earned several accolades including a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical and earned seven Tony Award nominations in 2024. Fans of the novel will recognize the rich narrative, which was also brought to life in the 2011 feature film starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

How much are Water For Elephants tickets?

Water For Elephants tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

$1195.96 is the average ticket price you can expect to pay to see a production of Water For Elephants. Some performances have cheap Water For Elephants tickets listed for as little as $72.90 a ticket. $2011.59 is the most you'll pay to see Water For Elephants performed live.

Water For Elephants Show Schedule

Check the Water For Elephants schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.

Water For Elephants only has 69 performances left on its 2024 show schedule. The show's next production will take place on December 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Imperial Theatre - NY, which is located at 249 West 45th Street, New York, NY. There are still 201 tickets available to see this hit show. For this production, Water For Elephants tickets start at $139.68 and go up to $540.00 per ticket.