The Elephant Man (Gallery Players) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (22)
See it if Loved it
Don't see it if Under 12
See it if Gallagher's direction is the highlight of this well-crafted production Seemlessly evocative on the sparce set w/excellent leads; its a gem
Don't see it if Pomerance's plot looses focus in 2nd act as he reaches for a historical framework for Treves' moral crisis; direction works around pitfalls
See it if Tender ode contrasting the frailty of the human body with our capacity to love, if we so choose. Wonderful characters. Great acting.
Don't see it if You aren’t interested in a slow drama where most of the action consists of people’s feelings and how they develop.
See it if interesting, rewarding, intelligent plays interest you. You wañt to learn of another era. Gallery Players Brooklyn warm, inviting theater.
Don't see it if you just want light fluffy theater.
See it if You like something deep, and can wait for a build up.
Don't see it if You like something that has a lot of quick action.
See it if you have the chance to. I had never seen any interpretations before this play & the actors did a great job with the production. Very Moving.
Don't see it if you're expecting a big stage production. I think it's a must see for everyone.
See it if An 85 & a 90 %. 4 superb actors Meyer. Unze, Gingold and Preston. My # 1 Gingold. Others not weak at all. Good choice of background music.
Don't see it if Only if forced to pick a weakness. The minimal set but it does seem to work. It is a shame that musicals draw so much more.
See it if you'd like to see a fantastic performance by Rowan Meyer.
Don't see it if a few moments of unclear story-telling will ruin your enjoyment of a fascinating tale.
Critic Reviews (2)
“Gallagher has shaped a gloomy atmosphere...The stamina of Meyer’s distressed physicality often emotes more than the conversational pieces; at times the attention to dialogue exposes the potential that is absent from the more contemplative segments...An eloquently written, thoughtful play; in this instance, well put together, if not a little too restrained...Overall, the Gallery Players’ production is commendable for its safeguarding of a heart-rending story.”
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“The Gallery Players strikes the right note with this revival of ‘The Elephant Man’ depicting the real-life story of Joseph Merrick (John Merrick), the Victorian Era curiosity who aspires to live a normal life. The lead role is a challenging one requiring M. Rowan Meyer to contort his body, throw his voice, and delve into the feelings of a character whose deformities leave him devoid of any meaningful human contact. Meyer is extraordinary and shines alongside an impressive cast.”
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