“Water for Elephants” is a dazzling musical adaptation of Sara Gruen’s best-selling novel. Set during the Great Depression, it tells the story of Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student who, after a family tragedy, joins a struggling circus. There, he meets the beautiful equestrian performer Marlena, who is trapped in an abusive relationship with the circus owner. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose, life can begin again.