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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(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
1979 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Philip Anglim was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Carole Shelley won.
Production Team
Sammartini Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
J. S. Bach Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Sir Edward Elgar Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Beverly Emmons Lighting Designer
Gabriel Fauré Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Jack Hofsiss Director
Paul Huntley Wig Designer
David Jenkins Scenic Designer
Camille Saint Saëns Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Julie Weiss Costume Designer
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