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Opened: April 19, 1979
Closing: June 28, 1981

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Bradley Cooper to Play THE ELEPHANT MAN with Patricia Clarkson at The Williamstown Theatre Festival this Summer
by James T Harding - Apr 16, 2012


Bradley Cooper is set to play John Merrick in a production of Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN at the Williamstown Theatre Festival July 25 to August 5. Scott Ellis will direct and Patricia Clarkson will feature in the cast, according to the New York Times.

The Grimy Announces THE ELEPHANT MAN Run Beginning 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2012


The Grimy has announced a six-week limited engagement of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, directed by Reid Scott, at Theatre 68 in Los Angeles. There will be two preview performances on March 28 and 29, with opening night set for Friday, March 30 at 8:00.

The Grimy Announces THE ELEPHANT MAN Run Beginning 3/28
by James T Harding - Mar 15, 2012


The Grimy has announced a six-week limited engagement of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, directed by Reid Scott, at Theatre 68 in Los Angeles. There will be two preview performances on March 28 and 29, with opening night set for Friday, March 30 at 8:00.

TDF's Autism Theater Initiative To Host Autism Friendly B'way Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2012


TDF's Autism Theater Initiative will present autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney's The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC).

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside THE LION KING's Autism-Friendly Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2011


On Sunday, the Theatre Development Fund, presented as a part of TDF's Accessibility Programs (TAP), the first ever autism-friendly performance in Broadway history at Disney's landmark musical The Lion King. Click belowto watch NBC Nightly News' 'Making a Difference,' in whivh the special performance was featured.

THE LION KING Gives First Broadway Autism-Friendly Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2011


Yesterday, the Theatre Development Fund, presented as a part of TDF's Accessibility Programs (TAP), the first ever autism-friendly performance in Broadway history at Disney's landmark musical The Lion King.

Theatre Development Fund Launches Autism- Friendly Version of THE LION KING
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2011


Theatre Development Fund, the not-for-profit performing arts service organization whose mission includes making theatre accessible for all audiences, is piloting a new program, Autism Theatre Initiative, to make theatre accessible to children and adults on the autism spectrum, and their families.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces July - Sept 2011 Program Overview
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2011


MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE announces their EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW for JULY-SEPTEMBER 2011

Northlight Theatre Presents THE OUTGOING TIDE Feat. Reed, Mahoney; 5/12-6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. The cast features John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Thomas J. Cox. The Outgoing Tide runs May 12-June 19, 2011 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday May 21, 2011.

Northlight Theatre Presents THE OUTGOING TIDE, Opens 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. The cast features John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Thomas J. Cox. The Outgoing Tide runs May 12-June 19, 2011 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday May 21, 2011.

Northlight Theatre Presents THE OUTGOING TIDE, Opens 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. The cast features John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Thomas J. Cox. The Outgoing Tide runs May 12-June 19, 2011 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday May 21, 2011.

Northlight Theatre Presents THE OUTGOING TIDE Feat. Reed, Mahoney; 5/12-6/19
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2011


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. The cast features John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Thomas J. Cox. The Outgoing Tide runs May 12-June 19, 2011 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday May 21, 2011.

Northlight Theatre Presents THE OUTGOING TIDE, Opens 5/21
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2011


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. The cast features John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Thomas J. Cox. The Outgoing Tide runs May 12-June 19, 2011 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday May 21, 2011.

BoHo Theatre presents The Elephant Man at Theater Wit, Closes 2/6/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011


BoHo Theatre's production of Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man, winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, and New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards for best play, will close February 6, 2011 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Avenue. The Elephant Man is directed by June Eubanks.

BoHo Theatre presents The Elephant Man at Theater Wit 1/7-2/6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


BoHo Theatre presents Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man, winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, and New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards for best play, running January 7 through February 6, 2011 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Avenue.

BoHo Theatre presents The Elephant Man at Theater Wit 1/7-2/6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2011


BoHo Theatre presents Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man, winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, and New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards for best play, running January 7 through February 6, 2011 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Avenue.

BoHo Theatre presents The Elephant Man at Theater Wit 1/7-2/6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2010


BoHo Theatre presents Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man, winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, and New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards for best play, running January 7 through February 6, 2011 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Avenue.

DePaul University Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Reskin Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2010


The Theatre School at DePaul University is delighted to announce that this coming December 31, 2010, will mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Merle Reskin Theatre (formerly The Blackstone Theatre). The Beaux-Arts style Blackstone Theatre, which was designed by Chicago architects Marshall and Fox, opened its doors just off of Michigan Avenue in the South Loop on New Years' Eve of 1910. In the course of the past century it has changed owners, names, addresses, audiences, and has stayed a hub of theatrical arts in a changing neighborhood and city. It faced many noteworthy changes in entertainment, including the introduction of the radio, television and film industries.

JACK FROM ABOVE Set For Kennedy Center; Special VSA Perfs Offered 9/30, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


VSA (The International Organization on Arts and Disability), an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presents as special abridged version of JACK FROM ABOVE -- a new play performed by Tony Award-winning director Jack Hofsiss (THE ELEPHANT MAN) chronicling his life-changing experiences following a near-fatal diving accident -- for two performances only at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Family Theatre in Washington, DC (2700 F Street NW) on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 at 7:30pm.

JACK FROM ABOVE Set For Kennedy Center; Special VSA Perfs Offered 9/30, 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2010


VSA (The International Organization on Arts and Disability), an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presents as special abridged version of JACK FROM ABOVE -- a new play performed by Tony Award-winning director Jack Hofsiss (THE ELEPHANT MAN) chronicling his life-changing experiences following a near-fatal diving accident -- for two performances only at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Family Theatre in Washington, DC (2700 F Street NW) on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 at 7:30pm.

The Marionette Effect Receives 2010 VSA Playwright Discovery Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010


VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2010 Playwright Discovery Award, The Marionette Effect by Laura Hogikyan of Superior Township, Michigan.

AMADEUS Returns to Los Angeles At Chandler Studio Theatre, Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

The Production Company Presents AMADEUS, Opens 6/18
by Charlie Piane - Jun 8, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice. Mozart's music proves it; God had broken their pact. Salieri now makes a terrible new vow: to block God on earth and teach Him a lesson, using Mozart as the means to that end.

AMADEUS Returns to Los Angeles At Chandler Studio Theatre, Opens 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

Carole Shelley to be Interviewed at NYPL 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010


On Monday, May 17th at 6pm journalist and theater critic Don Shewey will interview Tony Award-winning actress Carole Shelley. On stage, Shelley made her Broadway debut in the original 1965 production of The Odd Couple, playing Gwendolyn Pigeon, a role which she reprised for the film version and for the first season of the subsequent television series.

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The Elephant Man - 1979 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1979 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Bernard Pomerance
1979 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Play 0
1979 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Jack Hofsiss
1979 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best New Talent Philip Anglim
1979 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Performance Carole Shelley
1979 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Beverly Emmons
1979 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design David Jenkins
1979 Theatre World Awards Performance Philip Anglim
1979 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Julie Weiss
1979 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Jack Hofsiss
1979 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Beverly Emmons
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Philip Anglim
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Carole Shelley
1979 Tony Awards Best Play Nelle Nugent
1979 Tony Awards Best Play Elizabeth Ireland McCann
1979 Tony Awards Best Play Richmond Crinkley
1979 Tony Awards Best Play Bernard Pomerance
1979 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design David Jenkins

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