Have you ever dreamed of running away to the circus to join the daring performers who bring this unique art form to kaleidoscopic and colorful life. Just ask Jacob Jankowski, a young man who seems to have lost everything that matters to him and takes a giant leap of faith by jumping aboard a moving train to capture a new and unknown life. What he discovers is a totally different life when he joins a traveling circus and grabs love and adventure in giant proportions. This wild ride offers him more than he could ever have imagined. Now older and wiser, he reflects on his choices and what he has gained and lost on his journey.
Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel that has been transformed into an astonishing Tony-nominated musical with book by Rick Elice and with a soaring folk-pop score by the Indie folk band PigPen Theatre Company that combines 1930’s jazz, bluegrass and folk, puppets the size of elephants and outstanding circus acrobatic skills. The Great Depression is the setting for Jacob’s grand adventure. After a severe family tragedy, he uses his veterinary talents to get a job caring for a menagerie of animals like a lion named Rex and a stallion named Star. He gives his heart to the star equestrian Marlena who is enduring a frightening marriage to the abusive ringmaster August. When a new elephant named Rosie joins the troupe of this struggling enterprise all their lives are changed forever. Zachary Keller as Jacob, Helen Krushinski as Marlena and Connor Sullivan as August take you on an unforgettable adventure in their amazing world in this their North American tour.
“Water for Elephants” is a glorious musical parading into the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts this week from Tuesday, June 2 to Sunday, June 7 that promises thrills, razzle dazzle and excitement. It’s the grandeur and adventure of the circus come to glorious vision right before your eyes in three gigantic rings.
For tickets ($43.50-150.50), call the Bushnell. 166 Capitol Avenue. Hartford at 860-987-5900 or online at bushnell.org. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
The Big Top awaits your attendance. Bring your own peanuts, popcorn and Cracker Jacks.
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