Barrymore (play)
Barrymore is a two-person play by William Luce. It is about actor John Barrymore taking place a few months before his death in 1942 as he is rehearsing a revival of his 1920 Broadway success as Richard III.
| Barrymore (play) | |
|---|---|
| Written by | William Luce |
| Characters | John Barrymore Frank |
| Date of premiere | 1996 |
| Place of premiere | Stratford Festival |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Broadway theatre |
It was directed by Gene Saks and Christopher Plummer played Barrymore. He won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Plummer played the role again in Érik Canuel's 2011 movie version of the same name.[1]
References
- "Film Review: Barrymore". Film Journal International. 15 November 2012. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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