The Elephant Man Revival 2014
Run Time:
One hour and 55 minutes
Opened: December 7, 2014One hour and 55 minutes
Closing: February 21, 2015
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Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY
Two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) returns to Broadway in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic THE ELEPHANT MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Scott Ellis, THE ELEPHANT MAN is one of the hottest productions to emerge from the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival, where it had theatergoers lining up hours ahead of time in the hopes of securing a ticket. This extremely limited engagement also stars Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Patricia Clarkson ("Six Feet Under") and Alessandro Nivola (American Hustle).
Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, THE ELEPHANT MAN tells the story of a 19th-century British man (Cooper) who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When the renowned Dr. Treves (Nivola) takes Merrick under his care, he is astonished by the man's brilliant intelligence, unshakable faith and, most of all, his resounding desire for love and understanding. He introduces Merrick to the beautiful actress Mrs. Kendal (Clarkson), who is deeply touched by this pure and genuine soul. As a complex friendship blossoms among the three, Treves and Kendal struggle to protect Merrick from a world of questionable intentions... and so begins a story of love as unique as "The Elephant Man" himself.
The Booth Theatre is one of Broadway's most intimate venues and seating is limited.
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Elephant Man, Booth THeatre
8 / 10
Never seen The Elephant Man onstage? Then the Broadway revival of this 1977 play, by Bernard Pomerance, will provide a palpable sense of the drama's clear storytelling and elegant dismantling of Victorian hypocrisies. The two-act evening also provides a chance for audiences to gawp at a shirtless Hollywood celebrity, Bradley Cooper, just as 1880s London gaped at the severely deformed man he is portraying, Joseph (here John) Merrick. What the cast, under the direction of Scott Ellis, does not bring out so well is Pomerance's humour.
Bradley Cooper shows off serious acting chops in ‘Elephant Man’
7 / 10
The ever-fine Clarkson is a marvel of sympathetic restraint. The tender way in which Mrs. Kendal disrobes for Merrick, who's never seen a naked woman, is one of the most moving moments in the show. 'The Elephant Man' isn't a great play, especially in the way it openly tugs at the heartstrings. But when it's performed well, it's satisfying on a primal level. And yes, it's OK to cry.
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?
The Elephant Man has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play for Edward M. Kaufmann, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Brian Zeilinger, Scott Zeilinger, WLE MSG, LLC., Jonathan M. Tisch, Douglas Smith, The Shubert Organization, Stephanie P. McClelland, Peter May, Arielle Tepper Madover, Hal Luftig, The Elephant Man, Van Kaplan, Jeffrey Finn Productions, Larry Hirschhorn, Roy Furman, Patrick Catullo, Caiola Productions, Roger Berlind, Catherine Adler, Terry Allen Kramer, and James L. Nederlander.
What awards has The Elephant Man been nominated for?
The Elephant Man has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award for Bradley Cooper at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for Bernard Pomerance at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has The Elephant Man won?
The Elephant Man has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, a Distinguished Performance Award for Bradley Cooper at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for Bernard Pomerance at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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