WATER FOR ELEPHANTS | Tickets On Sale October 30

Posted on October 27th, 2026

“STUNNING AND EMOTIONAL.” – The New York Times, Critic’s Pick
“SPELLBINDING ENTERTAINMENT.” – Variety 
“★★★★ DAZZLING AND THRILLING.” – Time Out New York 
“THE BEST NEW MUSICAL ON BROADWAY!” – Theatermania

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
A New Musical

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK
APRIL 13-25, 2027 

BOOK BY FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD®NOMINEE RICK ELICE
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY PIGPEN THEATRE CO.
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SARA GRUEN
ORIGINAL DIRECTION BY TONY AWARD NOMINEE JESSICA STONE

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times 

Dallas, TX (October 27, 2026) – Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce the North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times,is coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park April 13-25, 2027, as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Dallas Series.

Individual tickets for Water for Elephants will go on sale Friday, October 30, 2026, and range in price from $40 – $180 with a select number of premium tickets available. Individual tickets will be available at BroadwayDallas.org or by calling 800-982-2728. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 214-413-3927 or emailing Groups@BroadwayDallas.org.

After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age. 

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is based on the critically acclaimed and New York Times Bestselling novel by Sara Gruen. The Broadway musical has a book by four-time Tony Award® nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher), a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. (The Tale of Despereaux), with tour direction by Ryan Emmons, recreating the original direction by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo).

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS features circus design by Tony Award nominee Shana Carroll (The 7 Fingers), choreography by Tony Award nominees Jesse Robb (Miss Saigon) and Shana Carroll, scenic design by Drama Desk Award winner Takeshi Kata (Clyde’s), costume design by David I. Reynoso (Sleep No More), lighting design by two-time Tony Award winner Bradley King (Hadestown), sound design by Tony Award nominee Walter Trarbach (Spongebob Squarepants),projections by two-time Tony Award nominee David Bengali (Good Night, and Good Luck), hair & makeup design by Luc Verschueren/Campbell Young Associates (A Beautiful Noise),puppet design by Ray Wetmore & JR Goodman, Camille Labarre (Into the Woods), puppet direction by Joshua Holden, music supervision and arrangements by Drama Desk Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Some Like It Hot) and Benedict Braxton-Smith (Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls), orchestrations by Tony Award winner Daryl Waters (New York, New York), Benedict Braxton-Smith and August Eriksmoen, fight direction by Cha Ramos (Jagged Little Pill), associate circus designer by Antoine Boissereau, associate choreography by Paige Parkhill, and casting by The TRC Company, Claire Burke, CSA & Frankie Ramirez, CSA.  

The WATER FOR ELEPHANTS tour stage management team is led by production stage manager Riley Gibson and is supported by Stage Manager Élianne Desilets-Dubé and Circus Stage Manager Stan Barile. The company management team is led by company manager Greg Bawdon with associate company manager Jose Amengual. The tour music director/conductor is Sarah Pool. Max Quinlan serves as the Executive Producer for the production.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS won Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Jessica Stone), Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Walter Trarbach), Outstanding Fight Choreography (Cha Ramos) and Outstanding Puppetry (Ray Wetmore, JR Goodman, & Camille Labarre), the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical (Jessica Stone), and the Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Choreography (Jesse Robb & Shana Carroll).

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS released the WATER FOR ELEPHANTS: Original Broadway Cast Recording, which preserves the show’s soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co., which is available on CD and all streaming and digital formats. The CD’s full-color booklet features production photography, complete lyrics, synopsis, and liner notes by book writer Rick Elice.  The album is produced by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Ian Kagey.

Broadway Licensing Global has secured worldwide licensing right to the critically acclaimed Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS.  The flagship musical publisher for the world’s fastest growing theatrical licensing company, Broadway Licensing Global, includes Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS had its world premiere in Atlanta on The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre, running from June 7, 2023, through July 9, 2023.  The critically acclaimed production had The Atlanta Journal-Constitution raving, “WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a triumph! Truly dazzles.” WATER FOR ELEPHANTS premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre, running from March 20, 2024, through December 8, 2024. The production was a New York Times Critic’s Pick, with chief NYT theater critic Jesse Green describing the show as “Huge”, “Heart-filling”, and “Emotionally vivid.”

About Broadway Dallas
Since 1941, the non-profit Broadway Dallas has presented the Best of Broadway to North Texas audiences. Located in the historic Music Hall at Fair Park, Broadway Dallas promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through education and community outreach programs, while enriching the cultural landscape of North Texas and the Southwest Region.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Broadway Dallas relies on a variety of funding sources to offer affordable ticket prices, preserve the historic theatre, educate young audiences and develop impactful community programs.

Broadway Dallas gratefully acknowledges the support of our season sponsors, American Airlines, Texas Instruments, and WFAA, as well as our annual fund donors and corporate partners. For more information about Broadway Dallas, visit our website at BroadwayDallas.org. 

About Broadway Across America
Broadway Across America (BAA), part of The John Gore Organization family of companies, is a leading presenter, distributor, operator, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Led by owner John Gore, a record 27-time Tony Award winner and Emmy Award recipient, BAA pioneered the Broadway subscription touring model and is the leading presenter of first-class Broadway productions across more than 45 North American markets. Since its founding, BAA has produced, presented, and invested in hundreds of Broadway, touring, and international productions, helping introduce millions of theatergoers to the power of live performance. The organization is committed to expanding access to the arts through education, community engagement, and initiatives that inspire the next generation of artists, arts professionals, and audiences.

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