PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Roaming Philly with Walnut Street's Buddy Holly Stars Christopher Sutton and Lyn Philistine | Playbill

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Roaming Philly with Walnut Street's Buddy Holly Stars Christopher Sutton and Lyn Philistine

Messin' around with the sound system before the game

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Roaming Philly with Walnut Street's Buddy Holly Stars Christopher Sutton and Lyn Philistine

Husband-and-wife actors Christopher Sutton and Lyn Philistine, starring as the central love interests in Walnut Street Theatre's production of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, take Playbill.com readers backstage at the historic venue and on a tour of Philly. Read the Playbill.com story.
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Messin' around with the sound system before the game
Just arrived from NYC at the 1,100 seat Walnut Street Theatre. Our journey begins…
Barrymore Award Winner Christopher Sutton plays Buddy Holly.
Lyn Philistine plays Maria Elena Holly, and is also Christopher's wife in real life!
Christopher as Buddy Holly the first time around at Walnut...
...and Christopher as the man, the music, the legend in our current production!
TheaterWeek press shot from the first production...
Buddy flags are flyin' in Philly
More Buddy flags flyin' on Walnut Street...
Sayin' howdy to William Penn!
On our way to the theatre...
A view of America's Oldest Theatre
The rehearsal studios are behind that banner...
Founded in 1809 - this theatre is 203 years old.
Story on the history of the Walnut in US Airways Magazine
Home away from home...
Tools of the trade...
Everybody signs the drawer in the Helen Hayes dressing room.
Just playin' around...
Gettin' ready in my dressing room.
He's so dreamy!
Mmmwah!
My traveling gear. Fender American Standard Strat, Traveler EG-1, Takamine Limited Edition EG416S, Peavey Transtube, Digitech Delay Looper
And off we go...about to jump into "Ready Teddy"
Making the switch from country to rock 'n' roll! With Jason, Eli, and our amazing cast.
Singin' "That'll Be The Day" at Decca. The floor we're standing on is actually the music for this song.
Singin' "Rock Around With Ollie Vee" with Eli and Jason.
One of my favorite moments in the show is putting together "Everyday" in the studio with Vi Petty and The Crickets.
Recording "Everyday"
Meeting Maria Elena for the first time. True love at first sight both onstage and off, we met doing this show ten years ago...
We just announced our proposal to Maria Elena's Aunt, played by Johanna Carden.
Maria and Buddy movin' on after a split from the Crickets.
Our favorite moment...
Rockin' n' rollin' at the Walnut with The Big Bopper (Scott Greer) and Ritchie Valens (Miguel Jarquin-Moreland).
Playin' the Chuck Berry guitar solo in "Johnny B. Goode"
My niece Lexus onstage after the show... rave on!
My adorable nieces Ella and Mady. Lucky for them, the resemblance to me only happens when they put on the glasses!
Meetin' some boppers after the show...
A new generation of Buddy fans...rock on!
Post show at Moriarty's with family and friends.
Having a blast with our amazing friend and director/choreographer Casey Hushion on opening night.
The author of <i>Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story</i>, Alan Janes, visits the dressing room on opening night.
Lyn Philistine performing at the Walnut's Annual Gala.
Christopher and Lyn arriving at the VIP Gala Party...
Ned Massey is a good friend and a very loving fella
We enjoyed our radio interview with Valerie Knight at 98.1
Soundcheck for "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" at the Phillies game!
More soundcheck...
Messin' around with the sound system before the game
It's a good thing that you sing with your back to the Jumbotron in this stadium, because of the sound delay
Talkin' about rock n' roll with the wonderful crew at CBS 3's "Talk Philly"
Framing the shots
Singin' "Everyday" for "Talk Philly"
On the set of "Talk Philly" after the appearance with Katie Fehlinger and Pat Ciarrocchi
Our wonderful view of Philly, by day...
...and by night.
Christopher's just hangin' out at our pad in Philly...
Lyn's hangin' out too!
Rehearsing on our balcony
Enjoying our favorite Philly fountain
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!
Wearing our "day off" hats at "More Than Just Ice Cream."
Weekly shoppin', next stop Lulu!
Catchin' a buzz at Whole Foods
Lynnie at the bowlin' alley...
Buddy's been extended again...
...we'll be rockin' in Philly til' July 22nd.
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