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Two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper stars in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic, The Elephant Man, based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When a renowned doctor, played by Alessandro Nivola, takes Merrick under his care at the London Hospital, he is astonished by Merrick’s brilliant intelligence and unshakable faith. Soon all of Victorian high society becomes fascinated by Merrick, especially a beautiful actress who is played by Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson. But with Merrick's new life comes new complexity… and a "normal” existence begins to seem all but impossible.

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Performances ended on Feb. 21, 2015.

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About The Elephant Man

Two-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper stars in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic, The Elephant Man, based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When a renowned doctor, played by Alessandro Nivola, takes Merrick under his care at the London Hospital, he is astonished by Merrick’s brilliant intelligence and unshakable faith. Soon all of Victorian high society becomes fascinated by Merrick, especially a beautiful actress who is played by Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson. But with Merrick's new life comes new complexity… and a "normal” existence begins to seem all but impossible.

The Elephant Man Nominee Alessandro Nivola Is Relieved John Travolta Isn't a Tony Presenter
2015 Tony Nominee Secrets
The Elephant Man Nominee Alessandro Nivola Is Relieved John Travolta Isn't a Tony Presenter
The Elephant Man Nominee Patricia Clarkson Wants to Date Tommy Tune
2015 Tony Nominee Secrets
The Elephant Man Nominee Patricia Clarkson Wants to Date Tommy Tune
Photos! The Elephant Man's Patricia Clarkson & Alessandro Nivola Honored at Sardi's
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Photos! The Elephant Man's Patricia Clarkson & Alessandro Nivola Honored at Sardi's
Cast, Dates & Theater Confirmed for London's The Elephant Man
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Cast, Dates & Theater Confirmed for London's The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man Cancels Shows So Bradley Cooper Can Make Oscars
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The Elephant Man Cancels Shows So Bradley Cooper Can Make Oscars
Bradley Cooper Reveals Dates & Theater for London Transfer of Elephant Man
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Bradley Cooper Reveals Dates & Theater for London Transfer of Elephant Man
Watch The Elephant Man’s Bradley Cooper Tease Transatlantic Plans
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Watch The Elephant Man’s Bradley Cooper Tease Transatlantic Plans
The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Recoups on B'way
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The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Recoups on B'way
The Elephant Man Extends on Broadway
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The Elephant Man Extends on Broadway
See Bradley Cooper Discuss Channeling Joseph Merrick in The Elephant Man
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See Bradley Cooper Discuss Channeling Joseph Merrick in The Elephant Man
Opening Night Video! The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper
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Opening Night Video! The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper
Is Bradley Cooper Eyeing West End Transfer for The Elephant Man?
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Is Bradley Cooper Eyeing West End Transfer for The Elephant Man?
Photos! Bradley Cooper on Opening Night of The Elephant Man
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Photos! Bradley Cooper on Opening Night of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Opens Officially on Broadway
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The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Opens Officially on Broadway
Photos! See Bradley Cooper's Transformation in The Elephant Man
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Photos! See Bradley Cooper's Transformation in The Elephant Man
See The Elephant Man Star Bradley Cooper Looking Suave in Vogue
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See The Elephant Man Star Bradley Cooper Looking Suave in Vogue
Weekend Poll: Which Bradley Cooper Movie Should Become a Broadway Musical?
Weekend Poll
Weekend Poll: Which Bradley Cooper Movie Should Become a Broadway Musical?
Bradley Cooper Begins Previews in The Elephant Man on Broadway
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Bradley Cooper Begins Previews in The Elephant Man on Broadway
The Elephant Man's Bradley Cooper on Bringing John Merrick to B'way
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The Elephant Man's Bradley Cooper on Bringing John Merrick to B'way
Video! Bradley Cooper Isn't 'Half-Assing It' As The Elephant Man
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Video! Bradley Cooper Isn't 'Half-Assing It' As The Elephant Man
Photos! Bradley Cooper & the Stars of The Elephant Man Bond at Sardi's
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Photos! Bradley Cooper & the Stars of The Elephant Man Bond at Sardi's
Bradley Cooper & His Co-Stars Discuss Bringing The Elephant Man to B'way
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Bradley Cooper & His Co-Stars Discuss Bringing The Elephant Man to B'way
Tickets Now On Sale to See Bradley Cooper in The Elephant Man on Broadway
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Tickets Now On Sale to See Bradley Cooper in The Elephant Man on Broadway
Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for B'way's The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper
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Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for B'way's The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper
The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Pushes Back Broadway Dates
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The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Pushes Back Broadway Dates
The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Sets B'way Dates
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The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Sets B'way Dates
The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson & Alessandro Nivola, Will Hit Broadway This Fall
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The Elephant Man, Starring Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson & Alessandro Nivola, Will Hit Broadway This Fall
Bradley Cooper Will Take a Break from Being the Hottest Guy in Hollywood To Be The Elephant Man on Broadway
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Bradley Cooper Will Take a Break from Being the Hottest Guy in Hollywood To Be The Elephant Man on Broadway
Bradley Cooper Eyes Broadway Run in The Elephant Man
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Bradley Cooper Eyes Broadway Run in The Elephant Man
Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson Set for The Elephant Man at Williamstown Theatre Festival
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Bradley Cooper and Patricia Clarkson Set for The Elephant Man at Williamstown Theatre Festival
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