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A Hollywood story . . . or is it really a Philadelphia theater story?
Here's just a sample of our sympathetic take on the life of actress Diana Barrymore, daughter of John Barrymore.
You can find the complete episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Link to the entire episode in the Replies!
A sound clip from our new episode!
Herbert J. Biberman, is famous in Hollywood history for being "One of the Hollywood Ten."
But his Philadelphia origin story - and his career in its theater world - is almost completely unknown . . . . because he wanted it that way.
(Link to our website, with all podcast episodes is in our Bio)
#HollywoodTen #hollywoodhistory #phillyhistory #theatrehistory #theaterhistory
A sound clip from our new episode!
The story of Albert Innaurato and his play "Gemini," set in South Philadelphia in the 1970s.
We interview Charles Gilbert about his professional association and personal friendship with Innaurato, as they tried to turn "Gemini" into a work of musical theater.
New Episode! #theatre #theater #theaterhistory #philadelphia #steelmagnolias
https://www.aithpodcast.com/abigail-adams-and-marcia-saunders-at-peoples-light/
A sound clip from our new episode!
"A House Remembered is Never Dark"
We tell the story of Louis Lippa, the late playwright and actor - and about his son Chris Lippa's vision of a home for the history of Philadelphia theater.
New Episode!
A reprise of our 2023 interview with Bernard Havard of the Walnut Street Theatre - including a tour of the historic building.
(An "encore" of a show from 2 1/2 years ago - but newly re-edited, remixed and updated!)
https://www.aithpodcast.com/encore-episode-the-walls-of-walnut-street/
November 12, 1930: Cole Porter's "The New Yorkers" had its world premiere - in #Philadelphia, of course.
The Chestnut Street Opera House crowd, according to the Inquirer, "laughed themselves into hysterics."
During the run, "Take Me Back to Manhattan" was added to the show.
According to reviews the Philly area newspapers the next day, it was bound to be a hit. #theatre
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