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)

Entertaining, Great acting

See it if You are a fan of plays. I tend to prefer musicals, but really enjoyed this.

Don't see it if I recommend this

Relevant, Resonant, Classic, Movie, Biography

See it if You like Bradley Cooper You liked the movie or the story. You are interested in dramatic cases of freaks.

Don't see it if You expect a great acting or a transformation. Bradley Cooper appears as handsome as he is, and you have to imagine he is deformed

Absorbing, Great acting, Intense, Masterful

See it if you're interested in masterful acting.

Don't see it if you're looking for something easy-going.

Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining, Slow, Thought-provoking

See it if Like a fresh new show

Don't see it if You have trouble following on The show is over rated

100

Riveting, Thought-provoking, Profound, Must see, Great acting

See it if You love theater. It is simply a must-see. Brilliant and heartbreaking writing with beautiful performances. Masterful.

Don't see it if You don't like plays.

100

Great acting, Absorbing, Must see, Thought-provoking, Riveting

See it if If you love phenomenal acting!

Don't see it if I don't see any reason not to see.

Absorbing, Great acting, Masterful, Must see, Profound

See it if You can

Don't see it if Physical deformities upset you

Great acting, Great writing, Intense, Masterful, Riveting

See it if You want to see a show that will leave you full of emotion

Don't see it if You're not into really intense dialogue

The Elephant Man NYC Reviews and Tickets

About the Show

Show-Score Member Reviews (106)

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