The Day They Shot John Lennon
by James Mclure

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90 minsBare Stage/Simple SetAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the portrayal of diverse groups affected by John Lennon's death. Many find the happy ending surprisingly effective, enhancing the emotional impact of the story while honoring Lennon's legacy.

Engaging portrayal of diverse charactersEffective use of happy endingEmotional and impactful storytellingSome may find the happy ending unrealistic

Synopsis

THE STORY: The action of the play takes place in the street in front of the Manhattan apartment house where John Lennon was shot to death.

Deeply moved and shocked by this awful event, many New Yorkers spontaneously assembled there to pay tribute t

Press Reviews

"We're transported right back to that December 1980 day of mourning when the songs of an era took on sad, new ironies, and when no one could think of the right words to express an inexplicable loss."

— The New York Times

Publication

Year1984
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Edition
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822202790
ISBN-100822202794

The Day They Shot John Lennon is a American play written by James Mclure and published by Dramatists Play Service (1984).

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Dramatists Play Service · 1984 · 72 pp

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