The Elephant Man
Closing: March 18, 1979The Elephant Man - 1979 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
York Theatre Company
Theater at St. Jean's 150 East 76th Street New York, NY 10021
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 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor - Play | Philip Anglim |
| 1979 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Play | Carole Shelley |
| 1979 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Julie Weiss |
| 1979 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Beverly Emmons |
| 1979 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding New Play | Bernard Pomerance |
| 1979 | Obie Awards | Direction | Jack Hofsiss |
| 1979 | Obie Awards | Performance | Philip Anglim |
| 1979 | Obie Awards | Playwriting | Bernard Pomerance |
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