The Elephant Man at Theater Wit
Dates: 1/7/2011 - 2/6/2011
📍 Theatre: Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-791-2393
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BoHo Theatre presents The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance, directed by June Eubanks.
In Victorian London, Dr. Frederick Treves discovers the misshapen, stunted John Merrick in a freak show and rescues him in order to study his peculiar deformity. But Merrick turns out to be unusually bright and articulate, and soon becomes the toast of high society. His new popularity, however, only increases his frustration and isolation created by his deformed exterior. Has he simply traded one freak show for another? BoHo brings this thrillingly intimate story to life with a boldly physical staging that highlights the layers of self, intentional and not, that separate us all from each other.
In Victorian London, Dr. Frederick Treves discovers the misshapen, stunted John Merrick in a freak show and rescues him in order to study his peculiar deformity. But Merrick turns out to be unusually bright and articulate, and soon becomes the toast of high society. His new popularity, however, only increases his frustration and isolation created by his deformed exterior. Has he simply traded one freak show for another? BoHo brings this thrillingly intimate story to life with a boldly physical staging that highlights the layers of self, intentional and not, that separate us all from each other.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Elephant Man
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Revival of a Play | Nominated |
News About The Elephant Man at Theater Wit
THE ELEPHANT MAN to be Presented at Theater Wit in Chicago
May 18, 2026 Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man will be presented at Theater Wit in Chicago, starring Jeff Award nominees Billy Surges and Katherine Schwartz, with direction by Conor Frank and live music.About the Theatre
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