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Christopher Plummer Recreates Role as 'Barrymore' on THIRTEEN's Great Performances Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 31, 2014

Plummer recreated his Tony Award-winning role of legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce's Broadway play of the same name. Barrymore will air on Great Performances, tonight, January 31 at 9 p.m., ET on PBS

VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Plummer in BARRYMORE on PBS's Great Performances
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2014

Plummer delivers another highly affecting performance, when he recreates his Tony Award-winning role of legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce's Broadway play of the same name.

OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL to Play Long Beach Playhouse, 1/31-2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 20, 2014

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more!

PCPA to Present HAMLET, 2/13-3/2
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2014

Come and experience the greatest English language play ever written - Shakespeare's sublime story of treachery and revenge, The Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark. Hamlet teeters on the edge of madness when he learns his uncle has killed his father and married his mother. Hamlet plays in the Marian Theatre February 13 - March 2, 2014.

BARRYMORE Transfers to El Portal Theatre, Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2014

After an amazing and sensational run in Hollywood in November 2013 - El Portal Theatre in Association with Good People Theater Company transfer this critically acclaimed hit show BARRYMORE for 8 performances only!

Christopher Plummer Recreates Role as 'Barrymore' on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, 1/31
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014

Plummer recreated his Tony Award-winning role of legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce's Broadway play of the same name. Barrymore will air on Great Performances, Friday, January 31 at 9 p.m., ET on PBS

BARRYMORE to Transfer to El Portal Theatre, 1/9-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2013

After an amazing and sensational run in Hollywood in November 2013 - El Portal Theatre in Association with Good People Theater Company transfer this critically acclaimed hit show BARRYMORE for 8 performances only!

Olio Theatre Work to Present OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL, 1/31-2/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013

With campy music, slapstick comedy and heartfelt discoveries, Olio Theatre Work's original musical comedy 'Old Black Magic: A Haunted Musical' was performed annually in LA and Orange Counties from 2003 - 2007 in a variety of venues from former Seal Beach restaurant Bayou St. John (now 320 Main), Immanuel Center for Spiritual Living in Long Beach, and the Costa Mesa Playhouse, among others, proving to be one of OTWs most successful and memorable shows.

MARY POPPINS, 'VIRGINIA WOOLF' Among Films Added to National Film Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2013

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

Acoustic Guitarist Peter Walker Performs First NYC Area Show in 7 Years Tonight at Union Pool
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2013

Now, to celebrate today's (November 26) release of Walker's lost studio session from 1970, and his first solo guitar record with vocals, 'Has Anybody Seen Our Freedoms?', on Delmore Recording Society, he is proud to announce that he will be making his first NYC area live performance in seven years (and only show this year) on 12/18 at Union Pool in Brooklyn.

Interview with Jerry Dickey, Sophie Treadwell Expert
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Dec 17, 2013

Ted Sod: What can you tell us about Sophie Treadwell's life and career as a playwright? like Mary Chase, she began as a journalist-correct?

Olio Theatre Works Returns to LBPH in Winter 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2013

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more!

Acoustic Guitarist Peter Walker to Perform First NYC Area Show in 7 Years, 12/18 at Union Pool
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2013

Now, to celebrate today's (November 26) release of Walker's lost studio session from 1970, and his first solo guitar record with vocals, 'Has Anybody Seen Our Freedoms?', on Delmore Recording Society, he is proud to announce that he will be making his first NYC area live performance in seven years (and only show this year) on 12/18 at Union Pool in Brooklyn.

Peter Walker Releases Long Lost 1970 Studio Record Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2013

Peter Walker is an American original, as eclectic and enigmatic as the songs he writes.

BWW Reviews: Gordon Goodman Channels John Barrymore Into Reality Onstage at Greenway Court
by Shari Barrett - Nov 25, 2013

'If only Eve had given Adam a daiquiri, we'd still be in paradise,' ruminates Gordon Goodman as John Barrymore at the end of BARRYMORE by William Luce. To that I say, 'If only John Barrymore could have stopped drinking, what acting heights could he have gone on to reach?'

PETER WALKER to Release Long Lost 1970 Studio Record, 11/26
by Sarah Bellet - Nov 22, 2013

Peter Walker is an American original, as eclectic and enigmatic as the songs he writes.

Photo Flash: First Look at Olio Theatre's OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2013

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more! The show runs January 31st - February 9th, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Olio Theatre to Present OLD BLACK MAGIC: A HAUNTED MUSICAL, 1/31-2/9
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2013

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more! The show runs January 31st - February 9th, 2014.

The Players to Celebrate 125th Anniversary with NYE Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2013

One Hundred and Twenty-Five years ago this New Year's Eve, America's most celebrated actor, Edwin Booth gave the Deed of 16 Gramercy Park South to The Players. The Players tradition has been to read the deed in front of the Great Hall fire place echoing back to Edwin Booth and the Founding Members. This year, this tradition continues along with live music, dancing, and more festivities as The Players kicks off a new era, sharing a toast to its founders and celebrating 125 years at 'A Certain Club.'

BWW Reviews: Actor Gordon Goodman Offers Memorable BARRYMORE Performance for GPTC
by Don Grigware - Nov 18, 2013

Barrymore/by William Luce/directed by Janet Miller/Good People Theatre Company (GPTC)/Greenway Court Alliance Theatre/through December 1

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