Joseph Merrick News

Outstanding performances make 'The Elephant Man' worthwhile in an elegant but often austere production at New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, Mass.

Last night, The Alley Theatre hosted the press opening night of Bernard Pomerance's well-known 1977 tragic drama THE ELEPHANT MAN. The nearly 100-minute one act production is a fascinating look at the life of Joseph 'John' Carey Merrick, who began developing severe bone and skin abnormalities by age two. The play takes place from 1884 to 1890, focusing primarily on the parts of Joseph Merrick's life when he was acquainted with and studied by Dr. Frederick Treves, a surgeon in London. Throughout Joseph Merrick's life these abnormalities worsened, significantly increasing the physical strain these deformities subjected his body to. Joseph Merrick passed on April 11, 1890, at the age of 27. The official cause of death is asphyxia.

As 2012 comes to a close, many Austin theater companies are putting together their 2013-2014 season. Given the incredible talent in this town and the large number of daring, courageous theater groups in the Austin area, here are my picks for 13 plays that I'd love to see produced in the 2013-2014 season.

"The Elephant Man," a dramatic, historical play set in 1880s England, begins a two-weekend run at the Multi-Cultural Arts Center on tonight, May 4 at 7:30 pm.

"The Elephant Man," a dramatic, historical play set in 1880s England, begins a two-weekend run at the Multi-Cultural Arts Center on Friday, May 4 at 7:30 pm.

The Tony Award-winning play The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance opens the Saint Sebastian Players' 31st season October 21-November 13, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

The Tony Award-winning play The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance opens the Saint Sebastian Players' 31st season October 21-November 13, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

The Tony Award-winning play The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance opens the Saint Sebastian Players' 31st season October 21-November 13, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

The Tony Award-winning play The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance opens the Saint Sebastian Players' 31st season October 21-November 13, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

The Tony Award-winning play The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance opens the Saint Sebastian Players' 31st season October 21-November 13, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

Ongoing event- Fountain Water Shows held at Crown Center Square. The famous Crown Center Square Fountain dances to famous tunes! Programmed by the company behind the renowned Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas, Crown Center's fountain is synchronized to music specially recorded for Crown Center by members of the Kansas City Symphony.

Located on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center offers fine hotels, entertainment, dining, shopping, offices and residential living. Home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Inc., the complex attracts more than five million visitors each year.

59E59 Theaters is thrilled to announce 6 of the 7 productions for the 6th BRITS OFF BROADWAY, 59E59 Theaters' annual festival of new British plays.

The critically acclaimed Brits Off Broadway festival, host to the UK's most innovative and provocative theater in New York City, returns this year with a line up of seven productions. Presented by 59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer), Brits Off Broadway launches on Tuesday, November 3 and runs through Sunday, January 3.

The critically acclaimed Brits Off Broadway festival, host to the UK's most innovative and provocative theater in New York City, returns this year with a line up of seven productions. Presented by 59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer), Brits Off Broadway launches on Tuesday, November 3 and runs through Sunday, January 3.

59E59 Theaters is thrilled to announce 6 of the 7 productions for the 6th BRITS OFF BROADWAY, 59E59 Theaters' annual festival of new British plays.

Andak Stage Company presents a Tony Award winning play based on the life of Joseph Merrick, who lived in the Victorian era and became known for the extreme deformity of his body. Dignity triumphs in this disconcerting and uplifting account of a man so intensely challenged every day of his life.

Andak Stage Company presents a Tony Award winning play based on the life of Joseph Merrick, who lived in the Victorian era and became known for the extreme deformity of his body. Dignity triumphs in this disconcerting and uplifting account of a man so intensely challenged every day of his life.

Andak Stage Company presents a Tony Award winning play based on the life of Joseph Merrick, who lived in the Victorian era and became known for the extreme deformity of his body. Dignity triumphs in this disconcerting and uplifting account of a man so intensely challenged every day of his life.

Andak Stage Company presents a Tony Award winning play based on the life of Joseph Merrick, who lived in the Victorian era and became known for the extreme deformity of his body. Dignity triumphs in this disconcerting and uplifting account of a man so intensely challenged every day of his life.