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Opened: April 19, 1979
Closing: June 28, 1981

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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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MTC Announces Lineup for Ted Snowdon Reading Series
by Julie Musbach - Jan 26, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce the lineup for this spring'sTed Snowdon Reading Series.

North Texas Performing Arts Has Auditions Coming Up For All Ages
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2017


There's something for everyone in North Texas Performing Arts' January auditions! Check out the listings and sign up for an audition slot today!

Ripe Time Premieres Haruki Murakami's SLEEP in Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Sleep will make its world premiere, October 27-28, at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania and will have its New York premiere at BAM Fisher as part of the 2017 Next Wave Festival, November 29 - December 2.

Ripe Time to Premiere Haruki Murakami's SLEEP in Philadelphia & Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2017


Sleep will make its world premiere, October 27-28, at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania and will have its New York premiere at BAM Fisher as part of the 2017 Next Wave Festival, November 29 - December 2.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Opens this Month at Gallery Players
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


Following the sold-out run of Annie, Gallery Players continues their 51st season with the haunting and powerful play, The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance.

THE COLOR PURPLE National Tour Begins Tonight in Schenectady
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2017


The first North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE begins tonight, October 7, 2017 in Schenectady, New York at Proctors. The tour will have its official opening October 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland at The Hippodrome Theatre.

EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE to Open A Red Orchid Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2017-2018 Season with Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talk House, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.

EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE to Open A Red Orchid Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2017-2018 Season with Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talk House, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.

Adrianna Hicks, Carla R. Stewart and Carrie Compere to Lead THE COLOR PURPLE on Tour; Cast, Dates Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Producers announced today the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE. Performances will begin October 7, 2017 in Schenectady, New York at Proctors and the tour will have its official opening October 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland at The Hippodrome Theatre. The tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year on tour. Check out a complete tour route for the 2017-18 season below!

Bernard Pomerance, Author of THE ELEPHANT MAN, Passes Away at 76
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017


Bernard Pomerance, the American playwright and poet who wrote the Tony Award winning play The Elephant Man, died at his home in Galisteo, New Mexico on the morning of Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Second Street Players Seeks Directors for 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2017


The Second Street Players are looking for directors for the 2018 season. If you are interested please submit a letter of intent to jgross@atlanticrhc.com  NO later than September 24, 2017.

Patty Jenkins and Antoine Fuqua Join Lexus Short Films Season 4 Selection Committee
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2017


After an exciting launch in June at Tokyo Short Shorts for Season 4 of Lexus Short Films, Lexus International and The Weinstein Company have now announced Patty Jenkins, best known for directing Warner Bros. and DC Comics Wonder Woman and her debut feature Monster, and Antoine Fuqua, best known for directing the films The Magnificent Seven, The Equalizer and Training Day, to join Taylor Sheridan for the film program's selection committee.

The Riant Theatre Announces Finalists for 2017 Strawberry One-Act Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017


The Riant Theatre's 30th Annual Strawberry One-Act Festival has announced the finalists of the 2017 summer one-act play competition.

2017 STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL Ripens in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


The Riant Theatre - the Audelco Award-winning nonprofit providing a nurturing developmental environment for playwrights and theatre creators of diverse cultural backgrounds - presents THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. A celebration of cultural diversity, THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL will be presented at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, NYC) beginning today, July 13th. The festival will continue through Sunday, July 30th, 2017.

Riant Theatre Sets Juicy Lineup for 2017 STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017


The Riant Theatre -- the Audelco Award-winning nonprofit providing a nurturing developmental environment for playwrights and theatre creators of diverse cultural backgrounds -- proudly presents THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL.

Who Will Win at the 2017 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 8, 2017


The 71st Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 11th at 8/9c hosted by Kevin Spacey. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards 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...

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for April 19, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 19, 2017


GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! And a gracious good morning to Kate Adams Kramer, our very first Theaterati cover girl! Today we are pondering the theatrical question of 'Kevin Spacey...Tony Awards host...what the hell?' Perhaps you might opine about that bit of news and share your impressions with us: we promise not to tell a soul!

JOHNNY 10 BEERS' DAUGHTER Up Next as Part of Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017


Something Marvelous and Randy Steinmeyer, in association with Chicago Dramatists' Grafting Project, present the Johnny 10 Beers' Daughter. Written by Dana Lynn Formby and directed by Emmi Hilger, Johnny 10 Beers' Daughter runs May 19 - June 18 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave.

Works by Kimber Lee, Jen Silverman and More on Tap for MTC's Ted Snowdon Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for this spring's Ted Snowdon Reading Series, formerly titled the Ernst C. Stiefel Reading Series.

ABC Announces May Premiere Date for DIRTY DANCING Event Movie
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2017


The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the mini-series 'When We Rise' and series premiere dates for the one-hour drama 'Time After Time,' half-hour comedy 'Imaginary Mary' and the event movie 'Dirty Dancing,'

MVT Brings Drama with Broadway's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2016


Manoa Valley Theatre continues its 2016-17 season in a Hawaii premiere with the poignant drama The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance, from the 1979, 2002, and 2015 Broadway seasons. Based on a true story, nineteenth century London's John Merrick, a horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, is befriended by a celebrated young physician, Frederick Treves. Rescued from a freak attraction in traveling side shows and introduced to London society, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream: to become a man like any other. Awards include Tony Award, Best Play (1979), Drama Desk Award Outstanding New Play (1979), Drama Desk Award Outstanding Revival of a Play (2015).

Holy Cross Student Theatre to Present THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016


The Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) is proud to announce Bernard Pomerance's classic The Elephant Man as its fall production for the 2016-2017 school year.

Holy Cross Student Theatre to Present THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016


The Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) is proud to announce Bernard Pomerance's classic The Elephant Man as its fall production for the 2016-2017 school year.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Explores Humanity in THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016


The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 2016-2017 mainstage season with The Elephant Manby Bernard Pomerance, a stirring modern classic about humanity and compassion, playing October 14-November 5, 2016. This production is directed by CSC Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features the Cincinnati Shakespeare Resident Ensemble including Giles Davies, Brent Vimtrup, Barry Mulholland, Kelly Mengelkoch, and Billy Chace.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cincinnati Shakespeare's THE ELEPHANT MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016


The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues its 2016-2017 mainstage season with The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, a stirring modern classic about humanity and compassion, playing October 14-November 5, 2016. This production is directed by CSC Producing Artistic Director, Brian Isaac Phillips and features the Cincinnati Shakespeare Resident Ensemble including Giles Davies, Brent Vimtrup, Barry Mulholland, Kelly Mengelkoch, and Billy Chace. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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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