Water For Elephants

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” -The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” 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. Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling" production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel and a soaring score by the acclaimed Pig Pen Theatre Co. So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, “the best new musical on Broadway” (TheaterMania). ✨Calling all foodies + fierce supporters of women-owned / women-led Cleveland businesses!✨
Get ready to snack, sip, shop, and celebrate at the Female Foodie Spring Market with the Wonder Women of Food! 🦸‍♀️🍓🥂

Join us at The Hildebrandt Building for a night of:
🌸 Delicious samples from women-led food brands
🛍️ A WWoF tote bag to carry your treats
🍹A bevvy included with your ticket
💃 Mingling with Cleveland’s coolest foodies

Let’s show up and show love for our city’s amazing female entrepreneurs. 🎉

🗓️ Saturday, April 26 — 5-8pm “Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” -The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” 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. Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling" production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel and a soaring score by the acclaimed Pig Pen Theatre Co. So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, “the best new musical on Broadway” (TheaterMania).

Start: March 10, 2026 7:30 pm
End: March 28, 2026 10:00 pm

Connor Palace at Playhouse Square
Address:
1501 Euclid Ave. Ste. 200
Cleveland, OH – 44115

Admission Price: $$$ ($75 +)

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