See it if You want to see a very touching well acted show. It is great for grown-ups also.
Don't see it if You just don’t like elephants
See it if This Show is good for both kids and adults about a elephant, with a good cast of actors. The use of puppets.
Don't see it if Not for young kids.
See it if You want to spend less than 90 minutes at a show with no real sets, but amazing acting, puppetry and story. It was extremely moving.
Don't see it if You don’t want to cry and be moved. If you have issues with horrible treatment of animals. If you don’t like puppets.
See it if A well told story touching many facets outside the obvious is special to you. This theatre, focused on a youthful audience touches us all.
Don't see it if You are looking for a big production. I really liked what they achieved with what they had.
See it if Janu, a lovely elephant, takes you on a journey from Bengal to Bway while addressing important subject matters on how we treat animals.*
Don't see it if U may think this perf art show is x kids only. Although there are lots of short ppl in the audience, the show appeals to any animal lover. Read more
See it if Beautifully narrated & written about a life of captured Indian elephant. The play touches on colonialism, class & treatment of animals.
Don't see it if No negative comments.
See it if If you've any interest in puppetry, this piece is masterfully and beautifully done. Particularly resonant for animal lovers.
Don't see it if Odds are fairly high you will be seated near at least one restless, fidgeting child. Bring your patience.
See it if you like pleasant stories that touch on important issues. The cast was generally good.
Don't see it if you want a show that knows what it want to be-I found it not for kids and not for adults, inconsistent puppetry and lighting, and confusing.
CRITIC’S PICK: “...’The Vanishing Elephant,' a show that aims to dazzle audiences 8 and older while also exposing them to the harsh realities of wildlife captivity and human suffering...this alluring spectacle makes powerful statements about the rights of both animals and people.”
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“That’s not to say that they were always engaged. Despite some attempts at humor in Way’s script, the jokes rarely land, and that can be lethal in a show geared toward kids...Nonetheless, ‘The Vanishing Elephant‘s’ theatricality and overall message about caring for animals is a good jumping-off point for conversations at home and is worth the 70-minute visit to Stage 42.”
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