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The Elephant Man Off-Broadway Original Cast

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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.

Original

Original Cast

Carr Gomm/ Conductor
Pinhead Manager/ London Policeman/ Will/ Earl/ Lord John
(Applause Books)
Frederick Treves/ Belgian Policeman
Ross/ Bishop Walsham How/ Snork/ Frederick Treves/ Belgian Policeman/ Pinhead Manager/ London Policeman/ Will/ Earl/ Lord John (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Mrs. Kendal/ Pinhead (u/s)
Pinhead/ Miss Sandwich/ Countess/ Princess Alexandra
(Applause Books)
Ross/ Bishop Walsham How/ Snork
Mrs. Kendal/ Pinhead

Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Elephant Man awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1979 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Philip Anglim
1979 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Carole Shelley

Production Team

Beverly Emmons Lighting Designer
Jack Hofsiss Director
David Jenkins Scenic Designer
Julie Weiss Costume Designer
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