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.
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 |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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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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