Water for Elephants

Name: Water for Elephants
Start: 2026-08-18T19:00:00-07:00
End: 1969-12-31T16:00:00-08:00
Location: San Diego Theatres

On Sale TBA

Date
Aug 18 - 23, 2026
Venue
Civic Theatre
Doors Open
1 hour before show begins
Availability
On Sale TBA

Tuesday, August 18 TBA On Sale TBA
Wednesday, August 19 TBA On Sale TBA
Thursday, August 20 TBA On Sale TBA
Friday, August 21 TBA On Sale TBA
Saturday, August 22 TBA On Sale TBA
Sunday, August 23 TBA On Sale TBA

Event Info

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.”

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.

Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling” production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.

So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, “the best new musical on Broadway” (Theatermania).

Accessible Showings

ASL Interpreted:

August 22 at 2:00 PM

Open Caption:

August 23 at 1:00 PM

Age Recommendation - 8+

Water for Elephants is recommended for ages 8 and up.

Age recommendations serve as guidelines. Parents or guardians are ultimately responsible for making decisions regarding their child’s attendance. Please note that all guests, regardless of age, require a ticket. Children under the age of 5 are not allowed at this performance.

Content Advisory

Includes smoke, haze and gunshot sound effects.

About the Venue

Plan Your Visit to San Diego Civic Theatre

All Balcony seats require stairs. If you have questions about Accessible seating, please visit our Accessibility Page or email ticketing@sandiegotheatres.org

We recommend you arrive 60 minutes prior to the event start time. Please only bring essential items with you. Review our full bag and security policy.

This is a cashless venue. This applies to all ticket sales, food & beverage purchases, and binocular rentals

Broadway San Diego Important Ticket Information

Sandiegotheatres.org, ticketmaster.com, and the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office are the ONLY authorized sellers of tickets for this event.

Broadway San Diego Season Tickets are only available via broadwaysd.com.

Your ticket is a revocable seat license. We reserve the right to void your tickets and refund your purchase if we discover you resell your tickets above the face value of the tickets. Re-prints/re-issued barcodes for tickets not downloaded prior to arriving at the venue will incur a $5 Green Fee — this includes tickets not properly downloaded. Your Seat locations and Barcodes must be clearly visible. Our Ticket Disclaimer.

Photos & Recording Prohibited

Photography, audio recording, and video recording of any kind are strictly prohibited at this event.