Overview

• 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.