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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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