The Elephant Man NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(106 Ratings)

Positive

94%

Mixed

4%

Negative

2%

Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Intense, Entertaining, Intelligent

About the Show

Bradley Cooper, Alessandro Nivola, and Patricia Clarkson star in this Broadway production about a man in a traveling freak show in the 19th century.

Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, 'The Elephant Man' tells the story of a 19th-century 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, most of all, his resounding desire for love and understanding. He introduces Merrick to the beautiful actress Mrs. Kendal, who is deeply touched by this pure and genuine soul. As a complex friendship blossoms among the three, Treves and Kendal struggle to protect Merrick from a world of questionable intentions… and so begins a story of love as unique as 'The Elephant Man' himself.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (106)

85

Great acting, Intelligent, Great writing, Must see, Thought-provoking

See it if Amazing acting and script. Bradly Cooper is riveting in his performance.

Don't see it if you don't like minimal stagings.

84

Great writing, Intense, Romantic, Thought-provoking

See it if You enjoy seeing a movie star who's not afraid to look ugly or be pathetic onstage, and an amazing, touching, sad, lovely story.

Don't see it if You want a happy ending.

83

Great acting, Great writing, Intelligent, Profound

See it if you like a great script and great acting

Don't see it if if you don't like plays

83

Absorbing, Great acting, Original, Thought-provoking

See it if You're interested in historical dramas, or just want to see Bradley Cooper on stage.

Don't see it if You're looking for a definitive version of this play.

83

Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent

See it if you like great acting and interesting story.

Don't see it if you don't like straight theatre.

80

Great acting, Great staging, Slow

See it if you don’t mind something a little slower / you love Patricia Clarkson especially

Don't see it if you are looking for a flashy drama or prosthetics

79

Great staging, Faithful revival, Because bradley cooper, Dated, Slow

See it if You are a Bradley Cooper fan, enjoy period pieces, and like shows like The Nick and Gangs of New York

Don't see it if You aren't star-vehicle-driven, you dislike historical plays, you prefer shorter, crisper productions - this felt looong

78

Great acting, Absorbing, Slow, Resonant, Entertaining

See it if you enjoy a good drama play or enjoy Bradley Cooper

Don't see it if you want a light-hearted script

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