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The Elephant Man 1979

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

The 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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