Ethel Barrymore
Also Credited As: E. M. Blyth
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Latest News on Ethel Barrymore:
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big (May 15, 2026)
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (May 14, 2026)
Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS (May 8, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big (May 15, 2026)
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (May 14, 2026)
Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS (May 8, 2026)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1928
Sister Gracia, age 19, Sister Gracia, age 29, Sister Gracia, age 70
Movies
The Nightingale
[ 1914 ] Isola Franti -The Nightingale
[ 1914 ] Isola Franti -The Nightingale
The Final Judgment
[ 1915 ] Jane Carleson - Mrs. Murray Campbell
[ 1915 ] Jane Carleson - Mrs. Murray Campbell
The Awakening of Helena Ritchie
[ 1916 ] Helena Richie
[ 1916 ] Helena Richie
The Kiss of Hate
[ 1916 ] Nadia Turgeneff
[ 1916 ] Nadia Turgeneff
The Lifted Veil
[ 1917 ] Clorinda Gildersleeve
[ 1917 ] Clorinda Gildersleeve
The Call of Her People
[ 1917 ] Egypt
[ 1917 ] Egypt
An American Widow
[ 1917 ] Elizabeth Carter
[ 1917 ] Elizabeth Carter
Life's Whirlpool
[ 1917 ] Esther Carey
[ 1917 ] Esther Carey
National Red Cross Pageant
[ 1917 ] Flanders, Belgium - Flemish & Final episodes
[ 1917 ] Flanders, Belgium - Flemish & Final episodes
The Eternal Mother
[ 1917 ] Maris
[ 1917 ] Maris
The Greatest Power
[ 1917 ] Miriam Monroe
[ 1917 ] Miriam Monroe
The White Raven
[ 1917 ] Nan Baldwin
[ 1917 ] Nan Baldwin
Our Mrs. McChesney
[ 1918 ] Emma McChesney
[ 1918 ] Emma McChesney
The Divorcee
[ 1919 ] Lady Frederick Berolles
[ 1919 ] Lady Frederick Berolles
Rasputin and the Empress
[ 1932 ] The Czarina - Alexandra Feodorovna
[ 1932 ] The Czarina - Alexandra Feodorovna
The Spiral Staircase
[ 1946 ] Mrs. Warren
[ 1946 ] Mrs. Warren
Moss Rose
[ 1947 ] Lady Margaret Drego
[ 1947 ] Lady Margaret Drego
The Paradine Case
[ 1947 ] Lady Sophie Horfield
[ 1947 ] Lady Sophie Horfield
Night Song
[ 1947 ] Miss Willey
[ 1947 ] Miss Willey
The Farmer's Daughter
[ 1947 ] Mrs. Morley
[ 1947 ] Mrs. Morley
Moonrise
[ 1948 ] Grandma
[ 1948 ] Grandma
Portrait of Jennie
[ 1948 ] Miss Spinney
[ 1948 ] Miss Spinney
That Midnight Kiss
[ 1949 ] Abigail Trent Budell
[ 1949 ] Abigail Trent Budell
The Great Sinner
[ 1949 ] Grandmother Ostrovsky
[ 1949 ] Grandmother Ostrovsky
Pinky
[ 1949 ] Miss Em
[ 1949 ] Miss Em
The Red Danube
[ 1949 ] The Mother SuperiorMother Auxilia
[ 1949 ] The Mother SuperiorMother Auxilia
The Secret of Convict Lake
[ 1951 ] Granny
[ 1951 ] Granny
Kind Lady
[ 1951 ] Mary Herries
[ 1951 ] Mary Herries
It's a Big Country: An American Anthology
[ 1951 ] Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
[ 1951 ] Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
Just for You
[ 1952 ] Alida De Bronkhart
[ 1952 ] Alida De Bronkhart
Deadline - U.S.A.
[ 1952 ] Margaret Garrison
[ 1952 ] Margaret Garrison
Main Street to Broadway
[ 1953 ] Ethel Barrymore
[ 1953 ] Ethel Barrymore
Young at Heart
[ 1954 ] Aunt Jessie Tuttle
[ 1954 ] Aunt Jessie Tuttle
Johnny Trouble
[ 1957 ] Katherine Chandler AKA Nana
[ 1957 ] Katherine Chandler AKA Nana
Videos
Video: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Explores Shakespeare's Lasting Appeal with Patrick Page & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-09 13:55:46
Video: Audra McDonald & Jake Gyllenhaal Bond Over Stephen Sondheim, Vocal Warmups, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-23 11:48:29
Video: Inside OTHELLO's Opening Night with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-24 15:31:54
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BOULEVARD, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More
by Sidney Paterra - 2024-09-20 16:07:38
Video: How Beowulf Boritt Found Grover's Corners to Bring Back OUR TOWN
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-01 11:24:53
Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-27 09:53:33
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - 2023-11-30 11:23:36
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of EL MAGO POP
by Red Carpet - 2023-08-22 15:23:22
Video: EL MAGO POP's Antonio Díaz is Getting Ready for a Magical Broadway Debut
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-08-10 12:21:16
Video: Antonio Diaz Previews EL MAGO POP Broadway Show With Teleportation Trick on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2023-07-31 14:51:48
Video: Watch Ellie Kemper Take Her First Broadway Bows in PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Opening Night - 2023-06-21 11:09:06
News
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.
Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
Tom Hanks recently paid a visit to two Broadway productions, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and The Balusters. The actor, who was last seen on stage in This World of Tomorrow in 2025, posed with cast members at both shows. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
Tom Hanks recently paid a visit to two Broadway productions, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and The Balusters. The actor, who was last seen on stage in This World of Tomorrow in 2025, posed with cast members at both shows. Check out photos here!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Luka Vonier - May 1, 2026
The final play of the 2025/26 season opened just last week! August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by Debbie Allen, officially arrived on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Watch in this video as the full company walks the red carpet on opening night!
by Luka Vonier - May 1, 2026
The final play of the 2025/26 season opened just last week! August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by Debbie Allen, officially arrived on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Watch in this video as the full company walks the red carpet on opening night!
Review Roundup: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2026
August Wilson is back on Broadway with Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and more in a new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by the legendary Debbie Allen. The critics are weighing in on the show! See what they're saying in tonight's review roundup!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2026
August Wilson is back on Broadway with Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and more in a new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by the legendary Debbie Allen. The critics are weighing in on the show! See what they're saying in tonight's review roundup!
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026
Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026
Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
WAITRESS Will Open in South Korea in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Waitress is set to run from December 2027 to March 2028 at Hongik University Daehakro Art Center. This will mark the first ever Korean language production of the musical.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Waitress is set to run from December 2027 to March 2028 at Hongik University Daehakro Art Center. This will mark the first ever Korean language production of the musical.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 6, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY Ending and More
by - Apr 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Apr 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: Taraji P. Henson & Cedric 'The Entertainer' Are Getting Into Character for JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Luka Vonier - Apr 3, 2026
In just a matter of weeks, August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone officially returns to Broadway when it opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on April 25. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 3, 2026
In just a matter of weeks, August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone officially returns to Broadway when it opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on April 25. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Photos: Richard Kind Returns to THE PRODUCERS in the West End
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
A first look at Richard Kind in the major West End revival of The Producers at the Garrick Theatre has been revealed. Kind will star in the role of Max Bialystock for seven weeks only. See photos of him reprising his Broadway role now!
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
A first look at Richard Kind in the major West End revival of The Producers at the Garrick Theatre has been revealed. Kind will star in the role of Max Bialystock for seven weeks only. See photos of him reprising his Broadway role now!
Joe Turner May Be Gone—But Debbie Allen Is Just Getting Started
by Luka Vonier - Apr 1, 2026
Joe Turner may be long gone, but Debbie Allen is very much back in the building. The stage and screen icon returns to Broadway this season at the helm of one of August Wilson's masterpieces, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. It's a play to which Debbie feels a special connection.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 1, 2026
Joe Turner may be long gone, but Debbie Allen is very much back in the building. The stage and screen icon returns to Broadway this season at the helm of one of August Wilson's masterpieces, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. It's a play to which Debbie feels a special connection.
Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2026
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. The cast recently met the press, led by Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer.' Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2026
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. The cast recently met the press, led by Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer.' Check out photos here!
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK Brings Spine-Tingling Thrills to Stoneham
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 13, 2026
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 13, 2026
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?
Photos: THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE at Sarasota Jewish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
Sarasota Jewish Theatre is currently presenting THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE by Charles Busch, running March 4 through March 15. Check out photos from the production below.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
Sarasota Jewish Theatre is currently presenting THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE by Charles Busch, running March 4 through March 15. Check out photos from the production below.
Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 15, 2026
A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 15, 2026
A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
Photos: The Broadway Marquees of Spring 2026
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 5, 2026
The 2025/26 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the season. If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out what's up so far below.
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 5, 2026
The 2025/26 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the season. If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out what's up so far below.
Up on the Marquee: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Starring Taraji P. Henson & Cedric 'The Entertainer'
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026
Directed by Golden Globe Award and four-time Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre- most recently home to Othello, which closed on June 8, 2025.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026
Directed by Golden Globe Award and four-time Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre- most recently home to Othello, which closed on June 8, 2025.
Who Are Broadway Theaters Named After?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026
Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026
Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...?
Photos: Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
“The Tale of the Allergist's Wife” by Charles Busch, is on stage at Sarasota Jewish Theatre from March 4 to 15. Check out photos of the production below.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
“The Tale of the Allergist's Wife” by Charles Busch, is on stage at Sarasota Jewish Theatre from March 4 to 15. Check out photos of the production below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ethel Barrymore been in?
Ethel Barrymore has appeared on Broadway in 50 shows.
How many West End shows has Ethel Barrymore been in?
Ethel Barrymore has not appeared in the West End
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