Jack: A Night on the Town with John Barrymore 1996

Opened: April 24, 1996
Closing: May 05, 1996

Jack: A Night on the Town with John Barrymore - 1996 - Broadway History , Info & More

Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY

In the show, John Barrymore recited passages from some of his most legendary performances, including Richard III and Hamlet, and told stories from his life on and off the stage.

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