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Two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper stars in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic, The Elephant Man, based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When a renowned doctor, played by Alessandro Nivola, takes Merrick under his care at the London Hospital, he is astonished by Merrick’s brilliant intelligence and unshakable faith. Soon all of Victorian high society becomes fascinated by Merrick, especially a beautiful actress who is played by Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson. But with Merrick's new life comes new complexity… and a "normal” existence begins to seem all but impossible.

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Performances ended on Feb. 21, 2015.

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Two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper stars in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic, The Elephant Man, based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When a renowned doctor, played by Alessandro Nivola, takes Merrick under his care at the London Hospital, he is astonished by Merrick’s brilliant intelligence and unshakable faith. Soon all of Victorian high society becomes fascinated by Merrick, especially a beautiful actress who is played by Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson. But with Merrick's new life comes new complexity… and a "normal” existence begins to seem all but impossible.

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Show Dates

Previews: Nov 7, 2014 • Opening: Dec 7, 2014 • Closing: Feb 21, 2015
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Entrance

One step into theater. Orchestra and Main Level are wheelchair accessible, Lower Level and Mezzanine are not.

Water Fountain

Water fountains are located in restrooms, accessible at 36".

Hearing Assistance

Assisted listening devices are available. An ID is required as a deposit.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Orchestra and Main Level are fully accessible.

Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom available on Main Level.

Accessible Seating

Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the Orchestra only.

Coat Check

This theater provides coat check. No strollers or furs.
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222 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Cast & Creative

The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

John Merrick
Patricia Clarkson
Mrs. Kendal
Alessandro Nivola
Dr. Fredrik Treves
Anthony Heald
Ross/Bishop Walsham How
Scott Lowell
Snork/Pinhead Manager/Lord John
Kathryn Meisle
Miss Sandwich/Princess
Henry Stram
Carr Gomm/Conductor

Creative

Written by
Bernard Pomerance
Director
Scott Ellis
Set and Projection Designer
Tim Mackabee
Costume Designer
Clint Ramos
Lighting Designer
Philip S. Rosenberg
Sound Designer
Drew Levy
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