Joseph Merrick News

Artistic Director Antoine Plante and Mercury close out a celebratory 15th Anniversary Season with Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony tonight, May 14 at 8 PM at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater.

Artistic Director Antoine Plante and Mercury close out a celebratory 15th Anniversary Season with Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony on Saturday, May 14 at 8 PM at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. Mercury presents this joyful and triumphant masterpiece on period instruments, as audiences would have heard at its premiere in 1824, alongside vocalists Mary Wilson (soprano), Sarah Mesko (alto), Zachary Wilder (tenor) and Tyler Duncan (baritone). Also joining the performance are select members of the Houston Symphony Chorus under the direction of Betsy Cook Weber. This performance is the culmination of Mercury's five-year Beethoven symphony cycle, described as the 'Mount Everest' of the orchestral repertoire. The evening also includes select opera arias by Vivaldi featuring each of the guest soloists. Major support for this concert comes from Houston Arts Alliance; Houston Endowment Inc.; Ting Tsung and Wei Fung Chao Foundation; Phillips66; Texas Commission on the Arts; Hans and Lili Kirchner; and Haynes and Boone, LLP. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.mercuryhouston.org or call 713.533.0080.

VERONICA ALVAREZ , para mi uno de los mejores talentos que tiene este pais. Yo calculo conocerla hace poco mas de 10 o 12 años, todavia recuerdo estar en la casa de una gran amiga en la playa y ver a esta niña muy suelta, cantando y bailando. Tuvimos afinidad desde el primer momento, sera que yo tambien soy una apasionada del arte. En esa epoca ella estaba por acabar el colegio, sabia muy claro que queria estudiar y ademas trabajaba durante el verano para diferentes marcas en diferentes eventos donde ya demostraba su gran capacidad para el baile y el canto.

Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a young man afflicted with a disfiguring neurological disease, THE ELEPHANT MAN is a testament to the human spirit.

?After a 2015 Broadway and West-End revival that broke box office records, Tony award-winning classic THE ELEPHANT MAN will open at Adelaide's Arts Theatre on April 14 in a stunning start to The Rep's 2016 season.

The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance opens March 25 at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. A celebrated modern classic, The Elephant Man tells the true story of Victorian freak-show attraction Joseph Merrick. The renowned doctor Frederick Treves takes Merrick into his care, making him a cause celebre. Astonishing the great and good with his intelligence and his resounding desire for love and understanding, Merrick is redeemed from a life of squalor. But is that enough for a man who longs more than anything to be "normal?" Directed by John Maio. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Play

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to announce its 2016-2017 Season line-up. This will be the final season in their current Race Street location before the company moves into the new Otto M. Budig Theater that will be located at 12th and Elm Streets in OTR for the 2017-2018 season!

Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a young man afflicted with a disfiguring neurological disease, THE ELEPHANT MAN is a testament to the human spirit.

From its Broadway debut in 1979 to its revival starring Bradley Cooper just last year, Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning play "The Elephant Man" has challenged audiences through the decades to think beyond physical appearances and sympathize with others' plights. Now, this message comes to the Columbus stage with CATCO's production -- the first of its 2015-16 season -- of this dramatic classic.

MidAtlantic Opera and Seton Hall University will present the third concert in conductor Jason C. Tramm's Peace Trilogy Concert series, entitled A Prayer for Peace, on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 8 pm in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Ticket prices range from $10 - $90. Order tickets online at www.carnegiehall.org, by phone at CarnegieCharge (212-247-7800) or at the Carnegie Hall box office at 57th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City. Student and senior discounts are available at the box office only.  Group ticket discounting is available to your organization by calling 212-903-9705 Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM or Online at groupsales@carnegiehall.org.

The Elephant Man takes to the stage on September 3, 2015.

The Elephant Man takes to the stage on September 3, 2015.

The AlphaNYC Theatre Company and The Engine Proudly Present For the First Time Ever Two very important works performed on the same night: Act I The Exhibition By Thomas Gibbons Based on the journals of Sir Frederick Treves, the renowned physician of The Elephant Man Joseph Merrick; Act II Flowers for Algernon By David Rogers A one act adaptation of the best selling novel of the same name. Following the critically acclaimed revival of RED.

On tonight's TONY AWARDS, hosts Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth shared some quick wit just prior to introducing presenter and Tony nominee Bradley Cooper, mocking recent rumors that Cooper is gay.

On this morning's GMA, he revealed that throughout his career, he was advised not to take on the role.

Scott Ellis's acclaimed production of The Elephant Man is currently playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. Let's see what the critics have to say!

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Patricia Clarkson, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play nominee for The Elephant Man.

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Alessandro Nivola, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play nominee for The Elephant Man.

Having just finished a recorded-breaking run on Broadway, Scott Ellis' acclaimed production of The Elephant Man will transfer to London with the US cast starring Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola this spring. The production is now confirmed to play a strictly limited season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from tonight, May 19th until August 8th.