The Elephant Man NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(106 Ratings)

Positive

94%

Mixed

Negative

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.

Show-Score Member Reviews (106)

Well acted, Well staged, Intense, Overrated

See it if you like strong acting. Brilliant to have handsome BC contort into the disfigured EMan. Society's reaction to "others" is impt to consider.

Don't see it if Questioning the dr's goodness wasn't interesting. Nivola was stiff. The play isn't as powerful as I'd remembered. Still, solid production.

Confusing, Disappointing, Ambitious, Overrated, Slow

See it if you want to see Bradley Cooper on stage. I can't find any other reason.

Don't see it if you don't like the story, and the book. It is very depressing. Read more

100

Absorbing, Great acting, Riveting

See it if You like very dramas, great acting, very serious stories.

Don't see it if you prefer light, entertaining shows or don't enjoy drama.

100

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Great acting, Masterful

See it if You like uplifting tales

Don't see it if You don't

Great acting, Must see, Riveting, Intense, Heartbreaking

See it if You're looking for fantastic acting with a thought-provoking story. It's an intense, heartbreaking tale.

Don't see it if You are looking for a lighter show with laughs.

Great acting, Must see, Profound

See it if You like Bradley Cooper, making his Broadway debut and a real star turn!

Don't see it if You don't like or know the story.

Slow, Resonant, Profound, Must see, Intense

See it if you want to see a great slow burning drama.

Don't see it if you don't like deeper, more depressing shows and only enjoy light and funny ones.

Entertaining, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You enjoy when Hollywood comes to Broadway. Great acting and staging.

Don't see it if You don't like plays and Hollywood on Broadway.

The Elephant Man NYC Reviews and Tickets

About the Show

Show-Score Member Reviews (106)

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