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Belle of Amherst
and
Barrymore
Playwright William Luce Dies at 88
The Belle of Amherst
, Starring Joely Richardson, Closes Off-Broadway Today
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, Starring Joely Richardson, to Close Off-Broadway
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The Belle of Amherst
, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
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William Luce
Writer
William Luce
Writer
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Born:
Oct 16, 1931 in Portland, Oregon
Death:
Dec 09, 2019 in Green Valley, AZ
Roles (4)
Barrymore
Opened March 25, 1997
Writer
Lucifer's Child
Opened April 04, 1991
Writer
Lillian
Opened January 16, 1986
Writer
The Belle of Amherst
Opened April 28, 1976
Writer
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