John Barrymore was the dark sheep of America’s most illustrious acting family members. Celebrated for his charisma and matinee idol looks, he was for awhile America’s many popular actor. Famous for his stage roles in Richard III and Hamlet, he also made more than fifty films. But alcoholism quickly dissipated his skills, and he became known even more for his Falstaffian behavior and outrageous high jinx than for his art. In Barrymore, William Luce has modified his acclaimed Broadway hit especially for audio with this stunning production.