The circus is coming to town (or at least to the stage)! The second show of the 2025/2026 season at Dr Phillips Center in Orlando audiences will have the pleasure of experiencing is Broadway’s Water for Elephants. Based on the best selling novel and hit film, Water for Elephants is a beautiful story on stage that will come to life before your eyes and live in your heart.
About Water for Elephants
Sara Gruen’s critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to life in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! 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 features a book by Rick Elice and a score by PigPen Theatre Co. It includes acrobats, dancers, puppetry, and a score that blends contemporary musical theater, folk, and pop styles.
When is Water for Elephants?
The Water for Elephants tour is heading to Orlando, Florida from November 4-9, 2025 (show times vary), after a recent stop in Tampa, Florida (October 28 – November 2, 2025).
The Water for Elephants musical is on a North American tour, which began in September 2025. The production is scheduled to visit over 27 U.S. cities, with upcoming stops including Orlando (November 4-9, 2025). The tour will continue through August 2026. For the complete list of tour dates and locations, you can visit the official website here.
Where can I see Water for Elephants?
“Water for Elephants” is on stage at The Walt Disney Theatre at Dr Phillips Center (445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801). The show will continue on the road through 2025, so more than likely you’ll get a chance to see it in your own backyard. Take a look here for the schedule.
How can I get tickets to Water for Elephants?
Individual tickets are currently on sale. Click here to purchase!
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Don’t miss out on the Post-Show Talk Backs on 11/4 & 11/6!
After the curtain falls, the conversation continues! Dr Phillips Center offers special Talk Backs where the audience can engage with members of the cast and creative team for an inside look at the production. These talk backs will be post-show of the November 4 and 6 performances.
On November 6 they will have a special Post-Show Talk back with Chris Iannuzzi, a Puppetry Director and creative professional whose career in live entertainment spans more than 34 years. His work has taken him all around the world, from the United States to Asia, Europe, and across the oceans on cruise ships, creating and directing productions that celebrate the artistry of performance and the power of imagination.
This is a FREE event open to everyone!
The 2024/2025 Broadway in Orlando season subscription packages are no longer available, but you can be one of the first to know when new packages are available for the 25/26 season by clicking here https://orlando.broadway.com/25-26-waitlist/
Where can I find more information on Water for Elephants?
For more information, visit the official website here: https://waterforelephantsthemusical.com
Attending a show at Dr Phillips Center for Broadway in Orlando
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About Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in downtown Orlando supported by the City of Orlando, Orange County, the City of Winter Park, the State of Florida and generous donors and sponsors. The 698,312-square-foot venue includes the grand 2,711-seat Walt Disney Theater, the community-theater style 296-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, the new adaptable 1,464–1,770-seat Steinmetz Hall and, opening in 2023, the dynamic cabaret-style music room Judson’s. In addition, the venue has various versatile event spaces like the DeVos Family Room, the Rooftop Terrace and the 3-acre outdoor Seneff Arts Plaza. In addition, the arts center’s AdventHealth School of Arts offers classes, camps and pre-professional productions. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org.
