The Elephant Man 1979 - Articles Page 1.8

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

The Elephant Man - 1979 - Broadway History , Info & More

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In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases. Under the care of celebrated physician Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane gentleman, desperate to be recognized as a man like any other.

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Theater Stories: COME FROM AWAY, PASSION, JEKYLL & HYDE and More About the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2021


This week's Theater Stories features the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre! Learn about the theatre's namesake, Gerald Schoenfeld; the theatre's best-known shows like The M-Fer With the Hat, the Glengarry Glen Ross revival, The Humans, Come From Away, and much more!

HBO Max Announces Highlights for January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020


Spread the word, Upper Eastsiders -- all six seasons of “Gossip Girl” are coming to HBO Max on January 1st.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Photo Flashback: Anne Bancroft, Mel Brooks and More in the Early 1980s!
by Walter McBride - Mar 19, 2020


Today we travel back to the early 80s with Anne Bancroft and  Mel Brooks after the final Broadway performance of Duet for One;  Mark Blum, Brooke Adams, and Ben Masters starring in the Original Off-Broadway play by Kevin Wade Key Exchange; and Philip Anglim starring in the Original Broadway play The Elephant Man.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Kevin Conway
by Walter McBride - Feb 9, 2020


Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Kevin Conway, actor and director on stage and screen, has died. He was 77.

Sir Patrick Stewart's One-Man Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Offer Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2019


The highly-anticipated return engagement of Sir Patrick Stewart's acclaimed oneman version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to benefit City Harvest and Ars Nova will play for two nights only, December 11 and December 13, at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street). Two tickets per benefit performance will now be offered for $25 to TodayTix Lottery winners.

DOC NYC Announces Full Lineup for 10th Edition
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2019


 DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, announced the full lineup for its expanded tenth anniversary edition, running November 6-15 at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village and Chelsea's SVA Theatre and Cinépolis Chelsea. The 2019 festival includes 136 feature-length documentaries among over 300 films and events overall, making this landmark year DOC NYC's biggest edition yet. Included are 28 world premieres 27 US or North American premieres and 59 NYC premieres, with more than 500 doc makers and special guests expected in person to present their films or participate on panels. 

Diana Degarmo & Ace Young, Julie Halston, And More Come To Birdland In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

VP Records Celebrates Forty Illustrious Years At Summerstage
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 1, 2019


On Saturday, August 10, from 6-10 p.m., VP Records, the world's largest reggae music company, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage.

Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Out Toda
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 12, 2019


Liz Cooper & The Stampede's new EP, Live In Chicago, is out today on the band's own label, Sleepyhead Records, via Thirty Tigers.

Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Premieres At Glide Magazine
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 10, 2019


Liz Cooper & The Stampede's new EP, Live In Chicago, is premiering today at Glide Magazine. 

BWW Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - Jun 9, 2019


Get Your Passport Stamped at the Asolo for a Whimsical Romp Around the Globe

Who Will Win at the 2019 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2019


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extends Summer Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019


Liz Cooper & The Stampede continue on their extensive headline tour through 2019 including stops at Denver's Larimer Lounge, Kansas City's The Record Bar, Spokane's The Bartlettand more. The band will also join Shakey Graves & Dr. Dog as well as Tyler Childers for select dates this fall and winter. Complete tour itinerary below.

BWW Feature: THE ELEPHANT MAN at The Usual Place
by Debbie Hall - May 2, 2019


Joseph Merrick, known for the extreme deformity of his body and face, lived in the Victorian era and would not be known except his story is dramatized as The Elephant Man. A Public Fit Theatre Company is presenting the Tony-award winning production by Bernard Pomerance starring Kurt Hellerigh as Merrick at The Usual Place May 3-26.

LONE STAR Returns for Off-Broadway Run This Summer
by Julie Musbach - Apr 29, 2019


Back by popular demand, the acclaimed revival of James McLure's comedy LONE STAR begins performances Thursday, June 6th at the 13th Street Repertory Theatre (50 W 13th St- between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) for eight performances only

Alliance 51 Announces Lineup for 2019/2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2019


Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre and Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth are pleased to announce the productions of the Theater's 51st season.  Since opening in 1968 the Alliance has been dedicated to expanding hearts and minds on stage and off with diverse programming for all ages.  The 2019/20 season marks the Alliance's first full season back in its transformed performance space, the newly opened Coca-Cola Stage.

MTC Announces Lineup For 2019 Ted Snowdon Reading Series; Works by Jaclyn Backhaus, Lauren Yee and More
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club announces the lineup for the 2019 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extend 2019 Headline Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 6, 2019


Liz Cooper & The Stampede will continue their extensive headline tour through 2019 with stops at Nashville's The Basement East, Los Angeles' The Echo, Austin's Antone's and Portland's Doug Fir Lounge among others. Tickets for the newly confirmed shows go on-sale this Friday, February 8 at 10:00am local time. See below for full tour details.

Full Cast Announced For THE ELEPHANT MAN At El Portal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019


Thursday Night Theater Club announce their cast of fourteen for The Elephant Man by playwright Bernard Pomerance.  Robyn Cohen is delighted to be at the helm with such a notable group of actors.   The production opens at El Portal Theatre. Tickets are available at:  www.ElPortalTheatre.com. The show will open March 21 - 23 and April 3 - 14, 2019.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Returns To Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2019


Thursday Night Theatre Club is proud to present a classic true-life tale and heart wrenching story that depicts the best and the worst of humanity. The Elephant Man is an eloquently written play by Bernard Pomerantz, that's being directed by Robyn Cohen at The Historic El Portal Theatre.  Running March 21 - 23 and April 3 - 14, 2019. Tickets:  www.ElPortalTheatre.com

Director Robyn Cohen To Helm THE ELEPHANT MAN at El Portal
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019


Co-Producers Tom Vitorino and Alice L. Walker (Thursday Night Theater Club), have signed acclaimed director/actor, Robyn Cohen for The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance at The El Portal Theatre MainStage.  Both Vitorino and Walker are thrilled to have Robyn Cohen at the helm directing their cast of twelve. This will be her second time to direct with Thursday Night Theater Club.

THE ELEPHANT MAN to Open At Historic El Portal Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 18, 2019


After several years and multiple attempts to obtain the rights, tenacity and perseverance prevailed.  Co-Producers Tom Vitorino and Alice L. Walker (www.ThursdayNightTheaterClub.com), are pleased to announce they are bringing one of the most important plays of the second half of the twentieth century, The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance, back to Los Angeles at The Historic El Portal Theatre. Opening March 21 - 23 and April 3 - 14, 2019

CSC Presents BIRDY Adapted By Naomi Wallace From The Novel By William Wharton
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2018


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler announced the cast of the second production of its 2018-19 Season: Birdy, adapted by Naomi Wallace from the novel by William Wharton, and directed by Steven Maler. The production runs February 27 through March 10 at the Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College in Wellesley.

L.I.P. Service To Present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2018


For the first time, L.I.P. Service is diving, headfirst, into the world of musical theatre. In our continuing efforts to grow and bring challenging theatre to audiences, we present to you the Penny Dreadful fantasia of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (A MUSICAL THRILLER; directed by Shawn Gann).

The Elephant Man FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Elephant Man have there been?
The Elephant Man has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2014 and West End which opened in 2015.
What Tony Awards has The Elephant Man been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Costume Design for Julie Weiss, Best Direction of a Play for Jack HofsissBest Lighting Design for Beverly Emmons and Best Scenic Design for David Jenkins.
What Tony Awards has The Elephant Man won?
Best Play, Best Costume Design for Julie Weiss, Best Direction of a Play for Jack Hofsiss, Best Lighting Design for Beverly Emmons , Best Scenic Design for David Jenkins, .
What awards has The Elephant Man been nominated for?
The Elephant Man has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jack Hofsiss. Philip Anglim was nominated for Best New Talent at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Carole Shelley was nominated for Best Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Beverly Emmons was nominated for Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards, David Jenkins was nominated for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards, and Philip Anglim received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Elephant Man won?
The Elephant Man has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jack Hofsiss. Philip Anglim received the award for Best New Talent at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Carole Shelley won Best Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Beverly Emmons won the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards, David Jenkins won the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards, and Philip Anglim also received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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