Review: 'Water for Elephants' is one of the most authentic circus-themed shows to make it to Broadway
by Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Mar 25, 2024
3 minutes
“Water for Elephants,” the new musical based on the 2006 Sara Gruen novel and the 2011 movie with Reese Witherspoon, has one of the more remarkable ensembles ever seen on Broadway. I’ve seen a hundred shows where actors try to do tricks, or forge a circus milieu; usually, it fails because cliches are irresistible and while there are obvious similarities between the two disciplines, they require distinct skill sets. But this hugely talented crew sings, dances and are laudably
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