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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Join in the Crusade! Highlights from the New LES MISERABLES!

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The time is here! The new revival of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical Les Miserables has at last opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. Fa…

Monday, May 13, 2024

Photos: See Steven Spielberg and Mike Faist Go Backstage at Broadway's Water for Elephants

by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominated musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Friday, May 10, 2024

Get a 1st Listen to 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Broadway's Water for Elephants Cast Album

by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominated musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Friday, May 3, 2024

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 8: The Vlog Is Over but the Ride Goes On

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Best Musical Tony Nominee Water for Elephants

by Molly Higgins

The Broadway musical officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Friday, April 26, 2024

Water for Elephants Original Broadway Cast Recording Will be Released in May; Two Songs Now Available

by Darryn King

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for Broadway’s Water for Elephants, with a score by the musical collective PigPen Theatre Co., will be released by Ghostlight Records on May 17. Two new singles, “Wild�…

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 7: Some Real Talk, and Then a Beyoncé Riff Challenge

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Exclusive: Get a 1st Listen to 'Wild' from Broadway's Water for Elephants Cast Album

by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Class Notes: Taylor Colleton “Water For Elephants”

by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Taylor Colleton, company member of “Water For Elephants” at the Imperial Theatre. The Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS – Photo by Matthew Murphy “Class Notes” active…

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Grant Gustin (‘Water for Elephants’) learns to ‘follow the momentum’ within a ‘marathon’ of singing and circus [Exclusive Video Interview]

by Sam Eckmann

“My dream had always been to originate something and it’s really fun to just kind of make it my own,” says Grant Gustin of starring in a Broadway musical. That aspiration is now a reality as he leads the …

Thursday, April 18, 2024

REVIEW: Water For Elephants

by JK

Review of the Saturday, April 13, 2024 evening performance at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. Starring Grant Gustin, Samantha Gershman, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, Joe DePaul, Sara G…

Friday, April 12, 2024

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 6: What If Marlena Were on Love Island?

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The Notebook Made Ingrid Michaelson a Broadway Composer, and She's Ready for 'More and More and More and More and More'

by Hayley Levitt

“Broadway composer” may be a new job title for Ingrid Michaelson, but The Notebook is not giving the chart-topping singer-songwriter her Broadway debut. Michaelson reached that milestone seven years ago whe…

Friday, April 5, 2024

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 5: Making a Cast Album and Celebrating Beyoncé

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Water for Elephants Circus Designer Shana Carroll Explains the Trick of Fusing Two Art Forms on Broadway

by Hayley Levitt

Musical theater and circus are not as effortlessly compatible art forms as Broadway's Water for Elephants makes it seem. It takes a huge amount of skill and an eye for the right talent to build a show that br…

Broadway Review: “Water for Elephants” at the Imperial Theatre (Currently On)

by David Roberts

When does “life” begin? Depending upon one’s religious beliefs, or scientific beliefs, or social media threads, the answer to the question is different. Does “life” begin at conception; in utero; at b…

REVIEW: Water For Elephants, Imperial Theatre Broadway ✭✭✭

by Ray Rackham

By Ray Rackham Ray Rackham reviews new musical Water For Elephants now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. This post REVIEW: Water For Elephants, Imperial Theatre Broadway ✭✭✭ first appeared on Britis…

Friday, March 29, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the The Imperial Theatre on West 45th Street

by Richard Seff

This elaborately titled musical is based on a novel of the same name by Sara Gruen which was a best seller and served as the source of a film with Reese Witherspoon and others. It’s now been produced by a con…

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 4: Opening Night on Broadway!

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

Thursday, March 28, 2024

‘Water for Elephants’ Makes a Big Splash on Broadway

by Michael Eddy

Based on Sara Green’s 2006 critically acclaimed bestselling novel, Water for Elephants premiered at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre last year before landing on Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on March 21st to glow…

Monday, March 25, 2024

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

In this video, watch as the new musical Water for Elephants celebrates its opening night at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway.

The Stars of Broadway's Water for Elephants Revel in Childhood Dreams Come True on Opening Night

by Hayley Levitt

Water for Elephants, Broadway's new circus-infused musical, rang in its opening night at the Imperial Theatre on March 21. While celebrating in grand theatrical fashion, the stars of the larger-than-life produ…

Friday, March 22, 2024

Step Right Up to Water for Elephants' Grand Broadway Opening!

by Broadway.com

Water for Elephants, which brings together a death-defying team of actors, writers and circus performers, celebrated its official Broadway opening on March 21 at the Imperial Theatre. Directed by Tony nominee J…

Water for Elephants Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call

by TheaterMania

The new musical celebrates its opening night at the Imperial Theatre.

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants' Isabelle McCalla, Episode 3: GMA, a Birthday and Some 'Wild' Musical Impressions

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Water For Elephants

by JK

Broadway's newest circus-themed musical, Water For Elephants, opened its tent for business just last night. So does its key art work well enough to entice theatergoers to buy a ticket? Is it just right for merc…

Water For Elephants Opening Night Curtain Call

by bwaySHO

Head inside the Imperial Theatre for Water For Elephants Opening Night. Filmed & edited by @bwaySHO. Please subscribe to @bwaySHO for more of your favourite theatre moments and comment along which was your fa…

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Review: Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theatre

by Lorin Wertheimer

Despite some missteps in casting, this new circus musical brings the spectacle and huge visual creativity. Lorin Wertheimer reviews. The post Review: Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theatre appeared first o…

Review Roundup: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!

Come one, come all to the new big-top Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS opening at Broadway's Imperial Theatre tonight! See what the critics had to say about their trip to the circus! Read the reviews!

‘Water For Elephants’ Broadway Review: Big Top, Little Drama

by Greg Evans

Water For Elephants, the musical opening tonight at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, is perhaps best viewed as a redemptive attempt to adapt Sara Gruen’s popular 2006 historical romance novel into something, an…

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Broadway's Water for Elephants?

by Molly Higgins

The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Broadway's Water for Elephants Opens March 21

by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

A Water for Elephants Original Broadway Cast Recording Is On the Way

by Darryn King

The original cast recording for Broadway’s Water for Elephants, with a score by the musical collective PigPen Theatre Co., will be released by Ghostlight Records later this Broadway season. The album will be …

Broadway's Water for Elephants Will Release Cast Album

by Molly Higgins

The musical adaptation officially opens March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants' Isabelle McCalla, Episode 2: A Random and Chaotic Day in the Life

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadwa…

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Director Jessica Stone Goes Big with Water for Elephants But Doesn’t Forget the Heart

by Broadway.com

Jessica Stone made her Broadway directorial debut with last season’s Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo, displaying her talents for delicacy, specificity and just-right levels of sentiment. She’s ke…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Video: See the Cast of Water For Elephants Perform 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth'

by Margaret Hall

Based on Sara Gruen's acclaimed novel, the new stage musical opens March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Water for Elephants - Broadway Teaser Trailer

by TheaterMania

Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla star in the new musical at the Imperial Theatre.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Meet the Cast and Crew of Water for Elephants, with Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, and More!

by Playbill

The high-flying musical adaptation is currently in previews at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Broadway's a Circus: Get a 1st Look at the High-Flying Water for Elephants

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Based on Sara Gruen's acclaimed novel, the new stage musical opens March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants' Isabelle McCalla, Episode 1: Accept Rage and Imperfection

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an inside look at Broadway…

Photos: First Look at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

All new photos have been released from the new Broadway musical, Water For Elephants, now playing at the Imperial Theatre! Check out the photos of the cast in action here!

Friday, March 1, 2024

Video: Meet the Cast of Broadway's Water for Elephants

by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation is currently in previews at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

‘Step Right Up’ to the Greatest Vlog on Earth, Hosted by Water for Elephants Star Isabelle McCalla!

by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla is flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. And soon, she’ll be giving fans an inside look at the delic…

Looking Forward to Spring: March - May 2024

by JK

Looking Forward to Spring: March - May 2024 At the start of each calendar season, we look forward to what we are hoping to see in the coming three months, as well as the titles of productions we are keeping an…

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Water For Elephants to Host 'Tent Talkback' Series

by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series With the Creative Team

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launchig their Tent Talkback Series with members of the creative team following selected Saturday matinees at the Imperial Theatre. Learn more about the series!

Monday, February 26, 2024

Photos: See The Company of Water For Elephants Take Their 1st Bows on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Water for Elephants, Starring Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla, Begins Performances

by Darryn King

Water for Elephants, the new Broadway musical, begins performances at the Imperial Theatre on February 24, with an official opening set for March 21. Based on Sara Gruen's 2006 novel—which also inspired a 20…

Broadway's Water for Elephants Begins Previews February 24

by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Spring Preview: Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla and Paul Alexander Nolan Step Into the Grit and Glamor of Water for Elephants

by Hayley Levitt

Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla and Paul Alexander Nolan come to Broadway this spring as Jacob, Marlena and August—the romantically tangled trio in the musical Water for Elephants. Their love triangle—first …

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Offer Same Day In-Person Rush and Lottery Tickets

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, which begins previews on Saturday, February 24, will offer in-person Rush ticket and Lottery ticket policies at the Imperial Theatre. Find out how to get discount tickets for Water For Elep…

Friday, February 16, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS On Broadway 'Ringside' Seating Now Available

The new Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS which begins previews on Saturday, February 24, has announced two additional rows of seating in the front orchestra at the Imperial Theatre.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Meet Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla and the Fearless Cast of Broadway’s Water for Elephants

by Hayley Levitt

Water for Elephants, the musical adaptation of Sara Gruen’s circus-inspired novel, is just about ready to begin its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre. Beginning performances February 24, the show—scored …

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Little Shop’s Darren Criss, Spamalot’s Jonathan Bennett, Stars of Water for Elephants & More on The Broadway Show

by Broadway.com

This week, The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is taking viewers on a magic carpet ride, from the streets of Skid Row to the far reaches of Neverland and beyond. Stop in at Mushnik & Son to visit Darren Cr…

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Grant Gustin & Isabelle McCalla: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 1st Look

by bwaySHO

Glance inside the world of World of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS coming to Broadway starring Grant Gustin & Isabelle McCalla. Previews begin February 24, 2024, and opens March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre. Cover …

Saturday, December 30, 2023

“A VALENTINE TO NEW YORK”: PART 3 OF THE HISTORY OF “ON THE TOWN”

by Ron Fassler

2014 Revival of “On the Town” with Clyde Alves, Tony Yazbeck and Jay Armstrong Johnson in the front line.December 30, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler This week’s two previous On the To…

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

PHOTO FLASH: <i>Billy Elliot</i> Cast Members Lead Dance Warm-Up Outside Imperial Theatre

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

This Month, the Imperial Theatre Turns 100

by Margaret Hall

Did you know the Imperial is one of the few Broadway theatre that has never been renamed?

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Full Cast Set for Water for Elephants on Broadway

by Darryn King

Who’s ready to run away to the circus? Water for Elephants has its cast. Previously announced cast members Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, Joe De Paul, Sara G…

Full Cast Set for Broadway's Water for Elephants

by Darryn King

Who’s ready to run away to the circus? Water for Elephants has its full Broadway cast. Previously announced cast members Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, Joe D…

Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Water for Elephants

by Molly Higgins

See who's joining Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla in the new musical at the Imperial Theatre.

‘Water for Elephants’ musical completes casting for Broadway premiere

by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical will arrive at the Imperial Theatre in 2024.

Monday, November 6, 2023

INSIDE BROADWAY’S $1 MILLION NUT CASES

by Philip Boroff

Water for Elephants, the circus-themed new musical, will be under pressure to make a big splash when it arrives on Broadway. Scheduled to open March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre, it will need to sell at le…

Friday, November 3, 2023

Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla and More to Star in Water for Elephants on Broadway

by Darryn King

Roll up, roll up! Initial casting is set for Water for Elephants on Broadway. The new musical will star Grant Gustin in his Broadway debut, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, J…

Friday, October 27, 2023

Watch: PigPen Theatre Co. Previews 'Anywhere' From Upcoming Water for Elephants Musical

by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the novel by Sara Gruen, the musical is coming to Broadway's Imperial Theatre in 2024.

Monday, October 16, 2023

Video: Celebrate 20 Years of THE BOY FROM OZ

2O years ago, on October 16, 2003, The Boy From Oz opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre, where it went on to play 32 previews and 365 regular performances.

Sunday, September 17, 2023

What We Know So Far About the WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical

Water for Elephants is coming to Broadway! The Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will begin previews on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and open Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial …

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Water for Elephants Will March Into the Imperial Theatre in Spring 2024

by Ruthie Fierberg

Water for Elephants is headed to Broadway. The new musical based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen will begin performances on February 24, 2024, ahead of an official opening on March 21 at the Imperial The…

Breaking: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is Coming to Broadway in 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is making its Broadway premiere next year! The Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will begin previews on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and open Thursday, March 21, 202…

‘Water for Elephants’ will march into the Imperial Theatre in spring 2024

by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical announces Broadway dates, venue and creative team — plus director Jessica Stone and book writer Rick Elice offer what to expect.

Monday, August 7, 2023

At This Theatre: The Imperial

by JK

One of my favorite things about the Imperial Theatre is that long, skinny lobby with its elegant marbled walls and fancy wall sconces. From there, you enter the theater, and make a turn and there it is, the cl…

Friday, June 23, 2023

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Opens in Japan This Week

Moulin Rouge! will open in Japan this week, beginning performances on June 24 and running through August 31 at Tokyo's Imperial Theatre. The cast of Moulin Rouge! features  Fūto Nozomi and  Ayaka Hirahara as…

Monday, May 29, 2023

The 2023 JKTS Awards

by JK

The 2023 JKTS Awards It's that time of year once again! Here are the things that stood out to us - some serious, some just for fun. Why not "award" them? Maverick Award Justin David Sullivan - & Julie…

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Bad Cinderella Sets Closing Date

by Caitlin Hornik

Bad Cinderella will play its final performance on June 4. The musical began previews on February 17 and opened at the Imperial Theatre on March 23. At the time of closing, the new musical will have played 33 pr…

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella to close on Broadway

by Chris Wiegand

The musical will close on 4 June, after receiving mixed reviews from US critics and failing to receive a nomination at the Tony awards Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella is to close on Broadway just over 10…

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

‘Bad Cinderella’ sets closing date

by Caitlin Hornik

The new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on March 23.

‘Bad Cinderella’ Closing on Broadway, Ending Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 43-Year Streak

by Rebecca Rubin

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Bad Cinderella” is closing on Broadway roughly four months after opening night. The producers announced it will play its final show at the Imperial Theatre on June 4. It’s…

BAD CINDERELLA Announces Broadway Closing Date

The producers of Bad Cinderella have announced that the show will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre this June.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Video: The Kid Critics Get Enchanted by BAD CINDERELLA

Kid Critics continues with Vivi (11), Patrick (13), and Evangeline (10), who recently headed to the Imperial Theatre to check out Bad Cinderella.

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