Ethel Barrymore
Also Credited As: E. M. Blyth
Date of Death: June 18, 1959 (79)
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Video: Katie Holmes Shares OUR TOWN Pre-Show Rituals (Nov 29, 2024)
What Are the Great American Plays? (Nov 3, 2024)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide (Oct 26, 2024)
Video: Katie Holmes Shares OUR TOWN Pre-Show Rituals (Nov 29, 2024)
What Are the Great American Plays? (Nov 3, 2024)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide (Oct 26, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
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
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Video: How Beowulf Boritt Found Grover's Corners to Bring Back OUR TOWN
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024
Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2023
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2023
Video: EL MAGO POP's Antonio Díaz is Getting Ready for a Magical Broadway Debut
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by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2023
Video: Watch Ellie Kemper Take Her First Broadway Bows in PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Opening Night - Jun 21, 2023
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Red Carpet - Apr 24, 2023
Video: The Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG Is Getting Ready to Make Mischief on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2023
News
Video: Katie Holmes Shares OUR TOWN Pre-Show Rituals
Katie Holmes visited The Tonight Show to discuss the new production of Our Town, which is currently running at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. On the show, she shared some of her pre-show rituals that help her get ready for a performance. Watch the interview now!
Katie Holmes visited The Tonight Show to discuss the new production of Our Town, which is currently running at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. On the show, she shared some of her pre-show rituals that help her get ready for a performance. Watch the interview now!
What Are the Great American Plays?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Photos: OUR TOWN Cast & Creative Team Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
Check out photos of Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, and more on the opening night red carpet of Our Town on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Check out photos of Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, and more on the opening night red carpet of Our Town on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Review Roundup: OUR TOWN On Broadway Starring Jim Parsons & More
Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is now officially open on Broadway and the critics have had their say and we've rounded them up. Read all the reviews for the production, which marks the first major Broadway revival of the classic play in nearly 25 years.
Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is now officially open on Broadway and the critics have had their say and we've rounded them up. Read all the reviews for the production, which marks the first major Broadway revival of the classic play in nearly 25 years.
A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BOULEVARD, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 20, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, The Hills of California, Big Gay Jamboree, Maybe Happy Ending and more!
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 20, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, The Hills of California, Big Gay Jamboree, Maybe Happy Ending and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: The Cast of OUR TOWN Gets Ready for Broadway
Small town USA is coming to big city NYC this fall. Tony winning director Kenny Leon has assembled a cast of 28 for the fifth Broadway revival of Our Town, which opens on October 10 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. In this video, watch as the cast takes a break from rehearsals to chat about this exciting new revival!
Small town USA is coming to big city NYC this fall. Tony winning director Kenny Leon has assembled a cast of 28 for the fifth Broadway revival of Our Town, which opens on October 10 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. In this video, watch as the cast takes a break from rehearsals to chat about this exciting new revival!
Video: How Beowulf Boritt Found Grover's Corners to Bring Back OUR TOWN
Bringing Our Town back to Broadway is personal for Beowulf Boritt. The two-time Tony-winning scenic designer played the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder's iconic play when he was a just a freshman in high school. Now, he's bringing the story to life again onstage at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Watch in this video as he chats about his inspiration for the design and so much more.
Bringing Our Town back to Broadway is personal for Beowulf Boritt. The two-time Tony-winning scenic designer played the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder's iconic play when he was a just a freshman in high school. Now, he's bringing the story to life again onstage at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Watch in this video as he chats about his inspiration for the design and so much more.
Charles Busch, Joanna Gleason, Richard Kind, And More Will Lead THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
The Sharon Playhouse has announced a special event staged reading of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife to benefit the Playhouse.
The Sharon Playhouse has announced a special event staged reading of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife to benefit the Playhouse.
Charles Busch, Joanna Gleason, Richard Kind and More To Star In THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Staged Reading At Sharon Playhouse
The Sharon Playhouse announced a special benefit staged reading of the Broadway comedy THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE. This star-studded event promises an engaging theatrical experience for attendees.
The Sharon Playhouse announced a special benefit staged reading of the Broadway comedy THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE. This star-studded event promises an engaging theatrical experience for attendees.
How Often Do Broadway Theatre Names Change?
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change?
This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change?
Photos: The Broadway Marquees of Fall 2024
The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. 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 here!
The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. 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 here!
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
New Musical HANGOVER SQUARE to Debut at 54 Below in September
New musical HANGOVER SQUARE will debut at 54 Below on September 19. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New musical HANGOVER SQUARE will debut at 54 Below on September 19. Learn how to purchase tickets.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
Where to Park for a Broadway Show
Heading into the city for your Broadway show and need help with parking? While driving in New York City's Theatre district can be stressful, parking doesn't need to be. Luckily, there are plenty of garages and lots near every Broadway theatre. Check out a full list of where you can park your car according to your theatre location here!
Heading into the city for your Broadway show and need help with parking? While driving in New York City's Theatre district can be stressful, parking doesn't need to be. Luckily, there are plenty of garages and lots near every Broadway theatre. Check out a full list of where you can park your car according to your theatre location here!
Photos: PATRIOTS Company Celebrates Opening Night
Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. The production officially opened earlier this week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration. Check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet here!
Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. The production officially opened earlier this week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration. Check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet here!
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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