The Elephant Man
Closing: June 28, 1981The Elephant Man - 1979 Broadway History , Info & More
Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY
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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The Elephant Man History
Other Productions of The Elephant Man
| 1979 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
| 1979 | Broadway |
Broadway |
| 2002 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2014 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2015 | West End |
West End West End |
The Elephant Man - 1979 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | New York Drama Critics Circle Awards | Best Play | Bernard Pomerance |
| 1979 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Broadway Play | 0 |
| 1979 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Director | Jack Hofsiss |
| 1979 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best New Talent | Philip Anglim |
| 1979 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Performance | Carole Shelley |
| 1979 | The Hewes Awards | Lighting Design | Beverly Emmons |
| 1979 | The Hewes Awards | Scenic Design | David Jenkins |
| 1979 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Philip Anglim |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Julie Weiss |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Jack Hofsiss |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design | Beverly Emmons |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Philip Anglim |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Carole Shelley |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Nelle Nugent |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Elizabeth Ireland McCann |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Richmond Crinkley |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Bernard Pomerance |
| 1979 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design | David Jenkins |
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