Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man tells the story of a 19th-century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When the renowned Dr Treves takes Merrick under his care, he is astonished by the man's brilliant intelligence, unshakable faith and, more...
Bradley Cooper, who portrayed Joseph Merrick in the 2014 Broadway revival of The Elephant Man, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play for his performance. more...
Kathryn Meisle, who starred in the Broadway production of *The Elephant Man* and its subsequent run in London’s West End at the Haymarket, has an extensive theatre career that includes a Tony Award nomination for her role in *Tartuffe*. more...
Alessandro Nivola made his Broadway debut in 2003 in the critically acclaimed production of "The Elephant Man," where he delivered a sensitive and nuanced performance as Dr. Frederick Treves. more...
Henry Stram, who made his Lincoln Center Theater debut and has an extensive Broadway resume including a notable performance in "The Elephant Man" (also performed in London’s West End), brings a wealth of experience from both stage and screen. more...
Awards and Nominations
2015 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Bradley Cooper was nominated but did not win.
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Alessandro Nivola was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Patricia Clarkson was nominated but did not win.
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