The Elephant Man 1979 - Articles Page 4

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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Who Will Win at the 2017 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 8, 2017


The 71st Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 11th at 8/9c hosted by Kevin Spacey. 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...

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for April 19, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 19, 2017


GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! And a gracious good morning to Kate Adams Kramer, our very first Theaterati cover girl! Today we are pondering the theatrical question of 'Kevin Spacey...Tony Awards host...what the hell?' Perhaps you might opine about that bit of news and share your impressions with us: we promise not to tell a soul!

JOHNNY 10 BEERS' DAUGHTER Up Next as Part of Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017


Something Marvelous and Randy Steinmeyer, in association with Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project, present the Johnny 10 Beers' Daughter. Written by Dana Lynn Formby and directed by Emmi Hilger, Johnny 10 Beers' Daughter runs May 19 - June 18 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave.

Works by Kimber Lee, Jen Silverman and More on Tap for MTC's Ted Snowdon Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for this spring's Ted Snowdon Reading Series, formerly titled the Ernst C. Stiefel Reading Series.

ABC Announces May Premiere Date for DIRTY DANCING Event Movie
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2017


The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the mini-series 'When We Rise' and series premiere dates for the one-hour drama 'Time After Time,' half-hour comedy 'Imaginary Mary' and the event movie 'Dirty Dancing,'

MVT Brings Drama with Broadway's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2016


Manoa Valley Theatre continues its 2016-17 season in a Hawaii premiere with the poignant drama The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance, from the 1979, 2002, and 2015 Broadway seasons. Based on a true story, nineteenth century London's John Merrick, a horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, is befriended by a celebrated young physician, Frederick Treves. Rescued from a freak attraction in traveling side shows and introduced to London society, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream: to become a man like any other. Awards include Tony Award, Best Play (1979), Drama Desk Award Outstanding New Play (1979), Drama Desk Award Outstanding Revival of a Play (2015).

Holy Cross Student Theatre to Present THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016


The Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) is proud to announce Bernard Pomerance's classic The Elephant Man as its fall production for the 2016-2017 school year.

Holy Cross Student Theatre to Present THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016


The Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) is proud to announce Bernard Pomerance's classic The Elephant Man as its fall production for the 2016-2017 school year.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Explores Humanity in THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016


The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 2016-2017 mainstage season with The Elephant Manby Bernard Pomerance, a stirring modern classic about humanity and compassion, playing October 14-November 5, 2016. This production is directed by CSC Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features the Cincinnati Shakespeare Resident Ensemble including Giles Davies, Brent Vimtrup, Barry Mulholland, Kelly Mengelkoch, and Billy Chace.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cincinnati Shakespeare's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016


The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 2016-2017 mainstage season with The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, a stirring modern classic about humanity and compassion, playing October 14-November 5, 2016. This production is directed by CSC Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features the Cincinnati Shakespeare Resident Ensemble including Giles Davies, Brent Vimtrup, Barry Mulholland, Kelly Mengelkoch, and Billy Chace. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

L.I.P. Service Theatre Company to Stage THE ELEPHANT MAN This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


L.I.P. Service presents Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN (with original cello composition by Josh Bradford), directed by Shawn Gann and starring Jason Leyva, Pat Watson, and Sara Lovett, with *Bert Pigg and Chris Messersmith.

L.I.P. Service Theatre Company Presents Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


L.I.P. Service is thrilled to announce their production of Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN (with original cello composition by Josh Bradford), Directed by Shawn Gann and starring Jason Leyva, Pat Watson, and Sara Lovett; and, featuring *Bert Pigg, and Chris Messersmith. The performance will premiere at The Firehouse Theatre on September 29 at 8:00pm. It will run through October 15 today, Friday and Saturday evenings. 

BLEACHER BUMS to Return to The Broadway Theater as Cubs Race for the Pennant
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2016


The classic comedy about the team once known as the 'lovable losers' will run throughout a post-season schedule in which the Cubs may play in the World Series for the first time in 71 years

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Explores Humanity in THE ELEPHANT MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2016


The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 2016-2017 mainstage season with The Elephant Manby Bernard Pomerance, a stirring modern classic about humanity and compassion, playing October 14-November 5, 2016. This production is directed by CSC Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features the Cincinnati Shakespeare Resident Ensemble including Giles Davies, Brent Vimtrup, Barry Mulholland, Kelly Mengelkoch, and Billy Chace.

BLEACHER BUMS to Return to The Broadway Theater as Cubs Race for the Pennant
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2016


The classic comedy about the team once known as the 'lovable losers' will run throughout a post-season schedule in which the Cubs may play in the World Series for the first time in 71 years

L.I.P. Service Theatre Company to Stage THE ELEPHANT MAN This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2016


L.I.P. Service presents Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN (with original cello composition by Josh Bradford), directed by Shawn Gann and starring Jason Leyva, Pat Watson, and Sara Lovett, with *Bert Pigg and Chris Messersmith.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Director Jack Hofsiss Passes Away at 65
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2016


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway director Jack Hofsiss passed away yesterday, September 13. He was 66 years old.

L.I.P. Service Theatre Company Presents Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2016


L.I.P. Service is thrilled to announce their production of Bernard Pomerance's THE ELEPHANT MAN (with original cello composition by Josh Bradford), Directed by Shawn Gann and starring Jason Leyva, Pat Watson, and Sara Lovett; and, featuring *Bert Pigg, and Chris Messersmith. The performance will premiere at The Firehouse Theatre on September 29 at 8:00pm. It will run through October 15 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. 

BLEACHER BUMS to Return to The Broadway Theater as Cubs Race for the Pennant
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2016


The classic comedy about the team once known as the 'lovable losers' will run throughout a post-season schedule in which the Cubs may play in the World Series for the first time in 71 years

Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Starring Jenna Fischer, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2016


The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star. It will be directed by Gordon Edelstein in a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre, where Edelstein serves as Artistic Director (and no, he is not related to Barry).

New Season Announced at Fells Point Corner Theatre
by Kristen Morale - Jul 7, 2016


As our social and emotional differences corrode our relationships and divide us within our communities, Fells Point Corner Theatre dedicates its 2016­2017 season to reaffirming our belief in each other. This season we want to celebrate our capabilities, our vulnerabilities, and the challenges of being 'human,' together. #RescueMe is about what binds us together when we need each other, when we can't go it alone, when we must reach out.

THE OFFICE's Jenna Fischer and More to Star in Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2016


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star.

California Shakespeare Theater to Present August Wilson's FENCES
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 13, 2016


California Shakespeare Theater's 25th anniversary season at the Bruns Amphitheater continues with August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning story of the American Dream deferred, Fences, directed by Raelle Myrick-Hodges in her Cal Shakes debut. Fences, which plays from July 6 through July 31, marks the first time Cal Shakes has presented August Wilson's work on its stage. For tickets and information, contact the Cal Shakes Box Office at 510.548.9666 or visit www.calshakes.org

Who Will Win at the 2016 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 10, 2016


The 70th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 12th at 8/9c hosted by James Corden. 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.

Tony-Winning Producer Hal Luftig Will Receive Honorary Doctorate from SUNY Oneonta
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2016


Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Hal Luftig will receive an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, SUNY Oneonta, tomorrow, Saturday, May 14, when Luftig will also address the graduating Class of 2016 at Commencement.

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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