The Elephant Man

This winner of numerous Tony Awards including best play, The Elephant Man is the true story of a man whose body was hideously deformed, but within was a remarkably sensitive and intelligent being.

John Merrick is introduced to high society, becoming dependent on the success his deformity brings him. A well known actress tries to ease his sexual loneliness, but her efforts are thwarted by hypocrisy. Even those who love him can’t help him and ultimately he dies from his horrible affliction.