Who is the Barrymore Theater named after?

Who is the Barrymore Theater named after?

actress Ethel Barrymore
The theater is named after actress Ethel Barrymore (1879–1959), a prominent member of the Barrymore family of actors, and is operated by the Shubert Organization. The Barrymore has been used continuously as a legitimate house and, unlike most Broadway theaters, has never been sold or renamed since its opening.

Who owns the Barrymore Theater?

Schenk Atwood Revitalization Association
The Barrymore Theatre is a 971-capacity live music venue on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin….Barrymore Theatre.

What shows have played in the Barrymore Theatre?

In 2012, the Barrymore was the home to the Tony Award winning revival of Death of a Salesman, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, followed by the Tony Award winning productions of A Raisin in the Sun (2014), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2014) and The Band’s Visit (2017).

How many seats are in the Barrymore Theater?

1,058Barrymore Theatre / Capacity

The Barrymore Theatre seating chart has a capacity of around 1,058 and features three levels – the Orchestra, Front Mezzanine and Rear Mezzanine. The Orchestra is the largest section, seating just over half of the audience including wheelchair accessible seats.

Are Drew Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore related?

She was the sister of actors John and Lionel Barrymore, the aunt of actor John Drew Barrymore and grand-aunt of actress Drew Barrymore.

Are John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore related?

He was the elder brother of Ethel and John Barrymore, the uncle of John Drew Barrymore and Diana Barrymore and the great-uncle of Drew Barrymore, among other members of the Barrymore family.

Who was Longacre Theatre named for?

Longacre Square
Opened in 1913, it was designed by Henry B. Herts and was named for Longacre Square, now known as Times Square. The Longacre has 1,077 seats and is operated by The Shubert Organization….Longacre Theatre.