{"id":31381,"date":"2025-11-03T15:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/31381\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:56:08","slug":"water-for-elephants-the-musical-makes-next-stop-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/31381\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Water for Elephants The Musical\u2019 makes next stop in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From page to stage: Sarah Gruen\u2019s novel comes to life<\/p>\n<p>The cast of &#8220;Water for Elephants The Musical.&#8221; (Matt Murphy for MurphyMade)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Get ready to get a feel for the circus life with acrobatics, aerialists and large-scale animal puppets taking over a Central Florida stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/waterforelephantsthemusical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/waterforelephantsthemusical.com\/\">Water for Elephants The Musical<\/a>\u201d is based off Sara Gruen\u2019s novel. It takes place during the Great Depression and it tells the story of a young man who jumps a moving train, not knowing where it will take him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">He ends up finding a new home with a traveling circus. The story is told through the eyes of the young man\u2019s older self, where he recounts his time of adventure, love, and the harsh realities of the era. <\/p>\n<p>Zachary Keller, Helen Krushinski, and Ella Huestis in &#8220;Water for Elephants The Musical.&#8221; (Matt Murphy for MurphyMade)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone is behind the show and it features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice and a score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The musical will be inside Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 4\u20139. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drphillipscenter.org\/events\/tickets\/2025\/water-for-elephants\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23071600000&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD9zq3t5FnRPkxR2UAEEuOvhDR_ts&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAwqHIBhAEEiwAx9cTeff8mpgnUcu6FIwF63h0359_9veiEwbuC3tR309JWfw94S9kVCpPRRoCpTwQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.drphillipscenter.org\/events\/tickets\/2025\/water-for-elephants\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23071600000&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD9zq3t5FnRPkxR2UAEEuOvhDR_ts&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAwqHIBhAEEiwAx9cTeff8mpgnUcu6FIwF63h0359_9veiEwbuC3tR309JWfw94S9kVCpPRRoCpTwQAvD_BwE\">Click here for ticket information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorBrooke Savage headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickorlando.com\/team\/NCQLLX466NHOPPRW5LIM7TQ6IU\/\" title=\"View Brooke Savage&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brooke Savage<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Brooke is a news producer and has been with News 6 since January 2018. 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class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how much it cost Seminole County taxpayers to re-paint crosswalks6 Things To Do: Oct. 25-26<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>6 Things To Do: Oct. 25-26\u2018A real special place:\u2019 $30 million renovation to modernize Jackie Robinson Ballpark<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>\u2018A real special place:\u2019 $30 million renovation to modernize Jackie Robinson BallparkParking Problems: Employees park outside Cocoa Beach Pier parking lot creating less spots for public<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Parking Problems: Employees park outside Cocoa Beach Pier parking lot creating less spots for publicNeighbors blame flooding at mobile home park on overflowing retention pond<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Neighbors blame flooding at mobile home park on overflowing retention pondFlorida\u2019s property tax overhaul: Impact on schools, safety and your county<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Florida\u2019s property tax overhaul: Impact on schools, safety and your countyOsceola County set to vote on new subdivision near congested Narcoossee Road<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>Osceola County set to vote on new subdivision near congested Narcoossee RoadOsceola County set to vote on new subdivision near congested Narcoossee Road<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>Osceola County set to vote on new subdivision near congested Narcoossee RoadNarcoossee nightmare: 58K vehicles per day overwhelm Central Florida road<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>Narcoossee nightmare: 58K vehicles per day overwhelm Central Florida roadMotion filed to revoke bond for man accused of trying to rape woman on Orange County trail<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Motion filed to revoke bond for man accused of trying to rape woman on Orange County trailMan returns stolen car at Brevard gas station after realizing 1-year-old was inside, deputies say<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Man returns stolen car at Brevard gas station after realizing 1-year-old was inside, deputies say\u2018I was wronged:\u2019 Homeowner speaks on 2-year battle with Brevard County over backyard \u2018man cave\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq 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