Off Broadway Memories: “Orson’s Shadow”

I’ve loved just about everything I’ve seen at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York.  One of my favorites was “Orson’s Shadow”.

I saw this a couple of seasons ago and it has really stuck with me.  I would love to see it again.

Basically, it’s the story of Orson Wells, Laurence Olivier, Vivian Leigh and Joan Plowright working on a theatrical project together.  Ms Plowright was Olivier’s wife after Miss Leigh and their affair is in the early stages in this play.  It’s a great backstage story about theatre and theatrical egos.  It was a very enjoyable night in the theatre.  I wish someone would do it again.

Here are some scenes from YouTube of other regional productions of the show:

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