War Horse Tickets - Dates and Schedule

Nick Stafford based the play War Horse on the 1982 children’s book by Michael Morpurgo. The play was first staged in 2007 and became an instant hit. It has won several awards since then.

While some of the other musicals on Broadway depend on their music and dance to elevate them above the rest, War Horse stands unique due to the strength of its story. The story of Albert and Joey, of how they grow during the times of war, and how life and friendship prevail even in the darkest of circumstances, is inspirational to say the least.

Albert is a teenage kid who lives with his father in Devonshire, England. When his father buys Joey, a half-thoroughbred foal, Albert becomes ecstatic. As time goes by, Albert’s friendship with Joey grows stronger. During World War One, Albert’s father sells Joey in order to raise some money for the farm. The horse is bought by the British Army and is sent off to war.

The most amazing aspect of the play is that the horse used on stage is a puppet controlled by three performers, yet one can feel that the horse is alive and is going through the hardships of war. The play has won awards for best design, and has often been praised for its masterful puppetry. The scenes involving battle have been done with great finesse, and provide the viewer with an intense experience.

During the war, the horse ends up in no man’s land after having served both sides. He fights death, disease and hunger. Sees destruction around him, and somehow survives. Meanwhile, Albert lies about his age to enlist in the army, so that he could find his dear friend and bring him back home. It is said that Michael Morpurgo came up with the idea after seeing a young boy tell all his troubles to a horse in a stable.

War Horse is a story of friendship, struggle, and survival. During the play, Joey grows from a young foal to a fully grown horse. This growth is not just physical, it is forced by circumstances and many people can relate with it.

War Horse is directed by Tom Morris and Marianne Elliot, and has been successfully selling out theaters all over the world since 2007. The music, the scenes of war, and the puppetry enhance the already strong story. The play has received critical acclaim and is being termed as one of the best shows on Broadway at the moment.

The show is currently being performed at Curran Theatre in San Francisco and Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Centre in New York. It is also scheduled for showing in Toronto and many other cities in the near future. Discounted tickets for War Horse are available at headlineticket.com.

The city and date filter have been placed so you may check the availability of tickets for a date and venue best suitable for you. The play is suitable for children above the age of 12, due to scenes of violence.