'Water for Elephants' Musical Opens to Mixed Reviews on Broadway

The adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel receives praise for its acrobatics and visual spectacle but criticism for its lack of depth and originality.

The Broadway musical 'Water for Elephants' opened at the Imperial Theatre, receiving mixed reviews for its adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel.
Critics praised the show's acrobatics, visual spectacle, and use of puppets to bring the circus to life.
The musical's storytelling and depth were criticized, with comparisons to other Broadway shows and comments on its predictable love story.
The score by Pigpen Theatre Co. received mixed reactions, with some finding it lacking in originality.
Despite mixed reviews, the musical's visual elements and performances were highlighted as strengths.