John played von Richthofen in The Death of Von Richtofen As Witnessed From Earth (McAnuff) from July-August 1982, at the Public Theatre, New York City (NYC). Click on the thumbnail images to see the full size photos. NY Times, Friday 30 July 1982. Photo of John Vickery as Baron Von Richtofen. Photo by Martha Swope (32K) NY Times, Sunday 25 July 1982. cartoon about "The Death of Von Richtofen As Witnessed From Earth", by Al Hirschfeld (88K) Caption reads: Mark Linn-Baker and Robert Joy, left, are in the Allied trenches while Bob Gunton and John Vickery, right, portray Hermann Goering and Manfred Von Richtofen, respectively, in Des McAnuff's "The Death of Von Richtofen As Witnessed From Earth." The play with music opens Thursday at the Public. The Red Baron Taxis to Center Stage.   NY Times, 25th Jul 1982     A fascinating look into the head of playwright Des McAnuff. 'The Death of Von Richthofen' Opens Off-Broadway.   AP, 29th Jul 1982.     Loved the acting; awed by the special effects; confused by the focus. McAnuff's 'Richthofen' Arrives at the Public.   NY Times, 30th Jul 1982.     Frank Rich, yet again at the height of charm, utters his infamous line, "Mr. Vickery brings the role fire and intelligence, along with an excess of sobriety and an unattractive singing voice." Slain Dragon. Time Magazine, 9th Aug 1982.     Another drama critic with no sense of humor... Daredevil Musical Provides Some Novel Credits.   NY Times, 10th Aug 1982.     Highlights some of the special effects of 'The Death of vonRichthofen.'

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