The Elephant Man 1979 - Articles Page 5

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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BWW Review: THE ELEPHANT MAN Reminds Us Never To Judge A Book By Its Cover
by Barry Lenny - Apr 16, 2016


The Rep has a sensational production on their hands and Dansie has another hit production to add to her resume.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Comes to City Lights This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2016


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.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Comes to City Lights This Spring
by Nora Dominick - Feb 23, 2016


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.

Photo Coverage: Fans Tribute David Bowie Outside of LAZARUS
by Walter McBride - Jan 13, 2016


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, legendary singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie has passed away following a long battle with cancer. He was 69. The news was shared on Bowie's official Facebook : January 10 2016 -David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. Fans have been leaving tokens of remembrance outside of Bowie's show, LAZARUS, and you can check out the beautiful tributes below.

Photo Flash: Remembering David Bowie (1947-2016)
by Walter McBride - Jan 12, 2016


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, legendary singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie has passed away following a long battle with cancer. He was 69. The news was shared on Bowie's officialFacebook : January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief.

LAZARUS Composer & Legendary Singer David Bowie Dies at 69
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2016


BWW reports the sad news that legendary singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie has passed away following a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

BWW Review: Actors' Empathy, Emotion Shines Through in CATCO's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by Amanda Etchison - Oct 26, 2015


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.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Takes the Stage at EPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2015


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

THE ELEPHANT MAN to Take the Stage at EPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2015


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

Stage and Screen Vet Billy Crudup Joins 20th CENTURY WOMEN Film
by Movies News Desk - Aug 3, 2015


Deadline writes that THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT star Billy Crudup has signed on for 20TH CENTURY WOMEN from writer-director Mike Mills.

BWW Exclusive: National Theater Institute Celebrates Ties to 2015 Tony Nominees
by National Theater Institute - Jun 5, 2015


In honor of the 69th annual Tony Awards, RISK AGAIN! has a look at nominees who got their start at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center; shared their knowledge and talents with students of the National Theater Institute (NTI); and have been a part of the O'Neill's National Playwrights Conference (NPC), National Music Theater Conference (NMTC), or Cabaret and Performance Conference (CPC).

Who Will Win the 2015 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 6, 2015


The 69th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 7th at 8/9c hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long award 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. 

Photo Flash: First Look at MET's THE ELEPHANT MAN, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2015


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents the fifth play in its 17th Mainstage season, the award winning drama, 'The Elephant Man'. Written by Bernard Pomerance, and directed by MET Associate Artistic Director, Julie Herber, the play will run at Maryland Ensemble Theatre for four weeks beginning tonight, April 10. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's THE ELEPHANT MAN Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2015


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents the fifth play in its seventeenth Mainstage season, the award winning drama, 'The Elephant Man'. Written by Bernard Pomerance, and directed by MET Associate Artistic Director, Julie Herber, the play will run at Maryland Ensemble Theatre for four weeks beginning tonight, April 10.

LOVE SONGS PLAYAROUND SHAKESPEARE Runs This Week in Ann Arbor
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2015


LOVE SONGS PLAYAROUND SHAKESPEARE combines the lyrical and romantic songs from a new contemporary musical, LOVE SONGS-A Musical (Music & Lyrics by Steven Cagan, veteran composer/conductor, DREAMGIRLS Musical Director), with some of Shakespeare's most passionate, poetic love scenes, enhanced by modern visual technology and dance.

LOVE SONGS PLAYAROUND SHAKESPEARE Runs 3/26-27 in Ann Arbor
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


LOVE SONGS PLAYAROUND SHAKESPEARE combines the lyrical and romantic songs from a new contemporary musical, LOVE SONGS-A Musical (Music & Lyrics by Steven Cagan, veteran composer/conductor, DREAMGIRLS Musical Director), with some of Shakespeare's most passionate, poetic love scenes, enhanced by modern visual technology and dance.

City Lights Theater Company's 33rd Season to Include AMERICAN IDIOT, THE ELEPHANT MAN & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2015


City Lights Theater Company's 33rd season will take audiences from Victorian England to post-9/11 suburbia, from gripping drama to quirky comedy and contemporary rock. The spirited downtown company presents a six-show mainstage season at 529 S. Second St. in San Jose that offers audiences both fresh works and new takes on the classics.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre to Present THE ELEPHANT MAN, Begin. 4/10
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2015


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents the fifth play in its seventeenth Mainstage season, the award winning drama, 'The Elephant Man'. Written by Bernard Pomerance, and directed by MET Associate Artistic Director, Julie Herber, the play will run at Maryland Ensemble Theatre for four weeks beginning April 10.

Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen to Star in Starz & BBC's TV Adaptation of Harwood's THE DRESSER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2015


Starz, in partnership with the BBC, will produce and air the television adaptation of Ronald Harwood's classic play "The Dresser," set against the backdrop of World War II and inspired by Harwood's own experiences as a dresser for the distinguished British actor/manager Sir Donald Wolfit.

Starz Picks Up BBC's THE DRESSER, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Ian McKellen
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015


Starz, in partnership with the BBC, will produce and air the television adaptation of Ronald Harwood's classic play 'The Dresser,' set against the backdrop of World War II and inspired by Harwood's own experiences as a dresser for the distinguished British actor/manager Sir Donald Wolfit.

BWW Interview: Anthony Heald's Double Duty in THE ELEPHANT MAN
by Naomi Serviss - Dec 31, 2014


A pair of 'juicy parts' opposite Bradley Cooper's John Merrick keep Heald fully engaged.

Up On the Marquee Flashback: THE ELEPHANT MAN
by Walter McBride - Dec 11, 2014


Earlier this week, THE ELEPHANT MAN opened at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th St), starring two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper, Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola. Directed by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis, the limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 15, 2014. Below, we bring you an Up on the Marquee Flashback, featuring the original 1979 production, which also ran at the Booth Theatre!

BWW Reviews: THE ELEPHANT MAN is a Curiosity, But Far From Intriguing
by Michael Dale - Dec 8, 2014


Bernard Pomerance's one Broadway play is a clinical, alienating drama.

Review Roundup: THE ELEPHANT MAN Starring Bradley Cooper Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 7, 2014


THE ELEPHANT MAN opens tonight, December 7, 2014 at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th St). The limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 15, 2014.

First Broadway Revival of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD to Open in 2015-16 Season; Kenny Leon to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2014


Producer Hal Luftig announced today the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning play Children of a Lesser God. Written by Tony Award-winner and Academy Award nominee Mark Medoff and directed by this year's Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God will open in the upcoming 2015-2016 Broadway season.

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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