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John Barton
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John Barton
Director
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Also Known As:
John W. Barton
Born:
Nov 26, 1928
Death:
Jan 18, 2018
Roles (3)
The Hollow Crown
Opened January 29, 1963
Devised by
as Performer (Original)
Staging