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entertainment1 year ago

"Under the Big Top: A Review of 'Water for Elephants' on Broadway"

The new Broadway musical "Water for Elephants" captures the romance and pathos of its source material, but the songs are underwhelming. Set in a Depression-era traveling circus, the production features a skilled ensemble and deftly integrated puppetry, but the music lacks the same impact as the rest of the show. Despite some shortcomings, the production summons a coherent theatrical universe and offers a unique take on storytelling through circus elements.

via The Washington Post|
#broadway#circus#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Grant Gustin Stars in 'Water for Elephants': A Broadway Circus Spectacle"

Grant Gustin stars in the Broadway musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants', where he plays a retired man who joins a traveling circus and becomes entangled in a love triangle. While Gustin's performance is charming, the real stars are the circus performers who bring the magic of the Benzini Brothers’ Circus to life on stage. The musical's choreography and circus spectacle shine, but the songs and romance fall short, resulting in a sentimental but somewhat lacking production.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#broadway#circus-performers#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Big Top Drama: Reviewing 'Water for Elephants' on Broadway"

Water For Elephants, the musical adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel, opens on Broadway with a visually captivating performance featuring aerial acrobatics and a diverse musical score. Despite a predictable love story, the show's cast, led by Grant Gustin, delivers a charming performance, while the production's design and choreography add to its appeal. However, the adaptation is criticized for playing it safe and lacking dramatic tension.

via Deadline|
#adaptation#broadway#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Grant Gustin set for Broadway debut in 'Water for Elephants' musical

Grant Gustin, known for his roles in "The Flash" and "Glee," will make his Broadway debut in a musical adaptation of Sara Gruen's bestselling novel "Water for Elephants." Gustin will star as Jacob alongside Isabelle McCalla as Marlena. The show, with a book by Rick Elice and a score by PigPen Theater Company, follows Jacob's life as he remembers his time in a circus. Previews begin on February 24, with the opening night set for March 21 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#broadway-debut#entertainment#grant-gustin
entertainment2 years ago

'Water for Elephants' Musical Marches onto Broadway in 2024

The best-selling novel "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen is set to become a stage musical on Broadway next spring. The musical, featuring seven circus performers, will focus on the main character's recollections of his time in the circus and the choices he made. After an initial run in Atlanta, the show is scheduled to begin previews on Feb. 24 and open on March 21 at the Imperial Theater. With a budget of up to $25 million, it could be the biggest-budget production of the current Broadway season.

via The New York Times|
#broadway#circus#entertainment