“Water For Elephants” Heads to New Orleans in February

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Broadway in New Orleans presented by Entergy and the Saenger Theatre announced the North American tour of the bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times, is coming to Saenger Theatre in New Orleans from Feb. 3 to Feb. 8, 2026.

Tickets for Water for Elephants will go on sale on Friday, Nov. 21, with prices starting at $39. Additional ticket information is available at saengernola.com, BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, or by calling 504-287-0372.

Show Schedule:

  • Tuesday, Feb. 3 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 4 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 5 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 7 – 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 8 – 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

About the show: 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. 

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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is based on the critically acclaimed and New York Times Bestselling novel by Sara Gruen. The Broadway musical has a book by four-time Tony Award nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher), a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. (The Tale of Despereaux), with tour direction by Ryan Emmons, recreating the original direction by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo).

For more information, visit www.waterforelephantsthemusical.com

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