From a desperate existence in a Victorian freak show to his days as the toast of London high society, the life of John Merrick, the Elephant Man, has fascinated the world for well over a century. Though his disfigurement brought notoriety, it was his unblemished inner humanity that most astonished those around him, compelling examinations of their own prejudices and beliefs.

The original production of “The Elephant Man” opened on Apr 19, 1979 at the Booth, under the auspices of Richmond Crinkley, Elizabeth I McCann & Nelle Nugent. Jack Hofsiss directed a cast which included Philip Anglim, Carole Shelley & Kevin Conway.