The Elephant Man (Gallery Players) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (22)
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 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 love the story of this exquisite, tragic character the actors were amazing you need to use your imagination, it was wonderful. I loved it!
Don't see it if you don't like small theaters, if you don't use your imagination, this is not for you i suggest the movies. :)
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 want da*n good drama in the traditional sense: great writing, sympathetic characters, universal questions, involving narrative
Don't see it if you like period pieces w/ loads of lace & architecture, or flashy/noisy abstractions that call more attention to form than story Read more
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 Enjoy stories brought to life, and having to use your imagination.
Don't see it if You don't like English accents, or are looking for a fast moving, intense performance.
See it if you want to enjoy some of the best acting I've seen off-off Broadway, with kudos to the lead, M. Rowan Meyer for a stellar performance.
Don't see it if you do not have compassion for the lives of people in difficult circumstances.
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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