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Written By Bernard Pomerance
Directed by Conor Frank
Directed by Conor Frank
Theater One
Surging Films & Theatrics
Visiting Company
Bernard Pomerance’s The Elephant Man is a play based on the life of John Merrick, a severely deformed man in Victorian London who is rescued from a sideshow by Dr. Frederick Treves. It explores humanity, dignity, and exploitation, as Merrick is integrated into high society but struggles to define his own identity and normality.
Running Time: 2 hours with intermission
| June 12, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 13, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 14, 2026 | 5:00PM | $35 | |
| June 19, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 20, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 21, 2026 | 5:00PM | $35 | |
| June 25, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 26, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 27, 2026 | 7:30PM | $35 | |
| June 28, 2026 | 5:00PM [1] | $35 |
[1] 2026 Chicago Pride Parade
Sunday, 6/28/2026: Please leave extra time for travel and parking.
The Chicago Pride Parade's central hub bisects the route between Lake Shore Drive and our theater, making it extremely difficult (let's just say impossible) to get here on Belmont. Almost all roads will be busy, and parking will be scarce. Please leave plenty of time for travel and parking, or plan an alternate travel route on public transit.