MAGIC/BIRD Talkback to Feature Dan Lauria and Peter Scolari, 4/18
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2012
Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of the new Broadway play MAGIC/BIRD, announced today that the star of "Lombardi," Dan Lauria, will hold a talkback for ticketholders following the 8pm performance at the intimate Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) this Wednesday, April 18. Lauria, who portrayed the legendary coach Vince Lombardi in the hit play last year, will be joined on stage by his longtime friend Peter Scolari, who is playing legendary coaches Red Auerbach and Pat Riley in Magic/Bird.
STAGE TUBE: Magic Johnson Talks MAGIC/BIRD on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2012
NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson appeared on ABC's 'The View' this week to talk about the storied basketball rivalry and unique friendship with fellow basketball player Larry Bird. Their relationship is chronicled in the new Broadway show MAGIC/BIRD which opened Wednesday night, April 11 at The Longacre Theatre.
MAGIC/BIRD Offers $35 Balcony Seats for Today's Matinee, Featuring Talkback With Magic Johnson
by Kelsey Denette - April 13, 2012
Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson will hold a talkback for ticketholders following the 2pm matinee performance today at the intimate 900 seat Longacre Theater (220 West 48th Street), the second show following Wednesday's star-studded opening. Johnson, one of the two key subjects (along with fellow Hall of Famer Larry Bird) of the six person original play, will speak with the audience today and give his thoughts.
Photo Coverage: MAGIC/BIRD Starry Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway last night, April 11. BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the evening and brings you photo coverage of the starry theatre arrivals below!
MAGIC/BIRD Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, directed by Tony Nominee Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights), will officially open with a 7 p.m. performance tonight.
TV: MAGIC/BIRD Production Highlights! First Look!
by Jessica Lewis - April 6, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, currently in previews, will officially open with a 7 p.m. performance on Wednesday April 11th. The production highlights have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
Magic Johnson Set for MAGIC/BIRD Talkback, 4/13
by Kelsey Denette - April 3, 2012
Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of the new Broadway play MAGIC/BIRD, announced today that Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson will hold a talkback for ticketholders following the 2pm matinee performance at the Longacre Theater (220 West 48th Street) on Friday April, 13th.
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird to Appear on CBS's DAVID LETTERMAN Opening Night
by Caryn Robbins - April 2, 2012
NBA Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, April 11 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Their LATE SHOW appearance will take place the same night as the official Broadway premiere of MAGIC/BIRD a play based on their fabled basketball rivalry and their long-standing friendship off the court.
Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway's MAGIC/BIRD!
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought LOMBARDI to Broadway last season, will play the Longacre Theater this sping. Previews began Wednesday, March 21, 2012 and the show will open on April 11, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you production shots below!
TV EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Company of MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - March 7, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought LOMBARDI to Broadway last season, will play the Longacre Theater this sping. Previews will begin Wednesday, March 21, 2012 and the show will open on April 11, 2012. In this BroadwayWorld exclusive, we introduce you to the company below! Click for a first look!
Photo Flash: Magic Johnson Visits MAGIC/BIRD Rehearsals!
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought you LOMBARDI on Broadway, will play at the Longacre Theater, 200 West 48th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, NYC. Previews will begin Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Magic Johnson recently visited the cast at rehearsals and suprised a lucky ticket buyer at the box office. Check out photos below!
UP ON THE MARQUEE: MAGIC/BIRD!
by Up On The Marquee - February 20, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought you LOMBARDI on Broadway, will play the Longacre Theater beginning Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in anticipation of an April 11, 2012 opening night. Tickets now on sale to the general public by phone 212-239-6200 or online at www.telecharge.com.
MAGIC/BIRD Tickets Now on Sale; Performance Schedule Announced
by Jessica Lewis - February 1, 2012
MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought you LOMBARDI on Broadway, will play the Longacre Theater beginning Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in anticipation of an April 11, 2012 opening night. Tickets now on sale to the general public by phone 212-239-6200 or online at www.telecharge.com.
MAGIC/BIRD to Play Longacre Theatre on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - January 17, 2012
Producers of MAGIC/BIRD have announced that the show will play Broadway's Longacre Theater, with previews beginning March 21 and an opening set for April 11 reports the New York Times.
Broadway's MAGIC BIRD Finds Its 'Magic'; Kevin Daniels Leads Cast
by Jessica Lewis - December 20, 2011
MAGIC BIRD has found its "Magic". Producers of MAGIC BIRD, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo report that the most widely asked question throughout the MAGIC BIRD process has been who is going to play Magic Johnson. On December 9th while the basketball fan learned the details of the newly announced NBA Season, in walked actor Kevin Daniels to the Magic Bird audition room.
STAGE TUBE: Thomas Kail, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo Talk MAGIC/BIRD
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2011
Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) will next present MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway, reuniting with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) and Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson. The new play chronicles the intertwined life stories of two of the most influential figures in sports and pop culture of the past 25 years, basketball Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Earvin ‘Magic' Johnson. According to an audition notice out today, the production will go into rehearsal on January 23, 2012 and begin previews on February 27. An opening date and theater have yet to be announced. Check out interviews with Kail, Ponturo, and Kirmser below!
