Lombardi 2010 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 21, 2010
Closing: May 22, 2011

Lombardi - 2010 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lombardi, a new American play from Academy Award-winning playwright Eric Simonson, is based on the best-selling Vince Lombardi biography “When Pride Still Mattered”, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss.



Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than a man recognized not only as one of the greatest coaches of all time, but one of the most compelling and oft-quoted individuals in American pop culture in the 20th century. Though football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, so few know the real story of Vince Lombardi the man – his inspiration, his passion, and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible. In a time when people continue to look for shortcuts to success, his story demonstrates that hard work, discipline, respect and time are the crucial elements to victory.


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Lombardi
8 / 10

Like the Packers' bread-and-butter play — 49 Power Sweep — the drama generates power from its simplicity. Performed on a spare 360-degree circular stage without an intermission, director Thomas Kail's production makes effective use of vintage football footage and the evocative music that fans will recognize from grainy NFL documentaries. But there is a sitcom flavor to the play's comic rhythm and well-worn themes, and while the conclusion leaves the question of Lombardi's true character unanswered, the conflicted narrator himself seems to prod the audience to side with the legend. Of course, Lombardi is not a show to diminish its hero, and with Lauria and Light's sterling duet, fans can rest assured that their champion's legacy is secure.

Packers Legend Vince Lombardi Runs From Gridiron to Broadway
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But a book is one thing and a play quite another. And theater in the round, where minimal scenery must come up from below the stage and sink back again in order not to block anyone's view, is another tough nut to crack. Especially if there are only three football players along with the journalist and Marie, the coach's stoical wife, to lend support to the protagonist. There are some slide projections, to be sure, but much -- perhaps too much -- is left to the imagination.

STAGE TUBE: LOMBARDI's Dan Lauria Visits David Letterman
by Jessica Lewis - February 9, 2011


Last night, February 8, Dan Lauria, currently starring as the legendary Vince Lombardi in Broadway's LOMBARDI, visited David Letterman for an encore performance. Last Thursday, Lauria helped introduce the day's Top Ten in character as the iconic football coach. Click below for his appearance!

STAGE TUBE: LOMBARDI Star Dan Lauria on LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN!
by Kelsey Denette - February 4, 2011


Last night on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman," Dan Lauria, currently starring as the legendary Packers coach in Broadway's LOMBARDI, helped introduce the day's Top Ten, in iconic and inspirational character. Watch the clip below!

Former NY Giant Carl Banks To Sign Autographs At LOMBARDI 2/1
by BWW News Desk - February 1, 2011


Former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks will be signing autographs in the lower lobby of the Circle in the Square Theatre on Tuesday, February 1 from 6:30-7:00pm. The 1986 Vince Lombardi trophy that Banks and the rest of the 'Big Blue Wrecking Crew' helped to bring home to New York for their victory in Super Bowl XXI will also be on display from February 1 through Super Bowl Sunday on February 6, 2011. The lower lobby of the Circle in the Square Theatre is accessible to ticket-holders only.

LOMBARDI Celebrates The Super Bowl With The Stars
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011


Broadway's LOMBARDI will celebrate Super Bowl week in style, offering prizes, photo opps, special guest appearances and a chance to win Super Bowl Tickets!

Former NY Giant Carl Banks To Sign Autographs At LOMBARDI 2/1
by Charlie Piane - January 24, 2011


Former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks will be signing autographs in the lower lobby of the Circle in the Square Theatre on Tuesday, February 1 from 6:30-7:00pm. The 1986 Vince Lombardi trophy that Banks and the rest of the 'Big Blue Wrecking Crew' helped to bring home to New York for their victory in Super Bowl XXI will also be on display from February 1 through Super Bowl Sunday on February 6, 2011. The lower lobby of the Circle in the Square Theatre is accessible to ticket-holders only.

Photo Coverage: LOMBARDI Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway
by Walter McBride - January 20, 2011


Yesterday, January 19, the cast of Lombardi celebrated 100 performances on Broadway. Producers Tony Ponturo and Fran Kirmser joined cast members Dan Lauria, Judith Light, Keith Nobbs, Bill Dawes, Robert Christopher Riley, and Chris Sullivan to share a commemorative cake with the audience at curtain call. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below.

STAGE TUBE: LOMBARDI Guests On Bloomberg TV
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2011


Broadway's Lombardi was featured last Friday on WNYC Radio's Leonard Lopate Show and on Bloomberg TV.

LOMBARDI's Judith Light Guests On NY1's On Stage 1/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011


Before catching this weekend's NFL Playoff games, sit down with NY-1's Donna Karger and actress Judith Light, who currently stars in LOMBARDI, Broadway's hot new play about football coaching legend Vince Lombardi.

LOMBARDI Offers Ice Bowl Discount 1/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 12, 2011


A little snow wouldn't defeat Coach Lombardi! The hit Broadway play LOMBARDI will play both performances today at 2pm & 8pm.

Jeff Feagles, Amani Toomer Sign Autographs At LOMBARDI 1/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011


Punter Jeff Feagles and wide receiver Amani Toomer, both formerly of the New York Giants, will be signing autographs in the lower lobby of the Circle in the Square Theatre on Tuesday, January 11 from 6:30-7:00pm.

Tickets Now Available for LOMBARDI Through June 19
by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2011


Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, producers of Broadway's LOMBARDI, announced today that a new block of tickets will go on sale through June 19. They said, 'We are thrilled that theatergoers who love a great story have embraced LOMBARDI. But something else has happened night after night at Circle in the Square: people experiencing theatre for the first time have found our show. Sports fans and traditional theatergoers clearly have much in common: the story of Vince Lombardi's inspiring life has spoken to many people, and we are confident that the trend will continue. It is with enormous pride and great thanks to our hard working cast and crew that we are able to put tickets on sale through June 19.'

STAGE TUBE: LOMBARDI's Lauria Appears On Good Morning America
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 27, 2010


Dan Lauria, star of Broadway's LOMBARDI, braved blizzard conditions this morning to be part of GOOD MORNING AMERICA's annual coat drive.

LOMBARDI Stars Dan Lauria and Judith Light Set For WCBS TV 12/26
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2010


Judith Light, who is currently starring as Marie Lombardi in Broadway's LOMBARDI, will be interviewed by Dana Tyler on WCBS TV's "News 2 Sunday" on December 26 between 8:30-9:00 AM, on Channel 2 in the tri-state area.

LOMBARDI Stars Dan Lauria and Judith Light Set For WCBS TV 12/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 21, 2010


Judith Light, who is currently starring as Marie Lombardi in Broadway's LOMBARDI, will be interviewed by Dana Tyler on WCBS TV's "News 2 Sunday" on December 26 between 8:30-9:00 AM, on Channel 2 in the tri-state area.

Photo Coverage: LOMBARDI Celebrates the Holidays and the Packers at Bowlmor Lanes
by Walter McBride - December 20, 2010


The cast of the hit Broadway show LOMBARDI celebrated the season yesterday, December 19, with a holiday celebration during the Green Bay Packers/New England Patriots game. The company kicked off the evening bowling at the new Bowlmor Lanes in Times Square and ended the night watching the game at Bowlmor's stand-alone sports bar, The Stadium Grill.

LOMBARDI's Dan Lauria Set For Sirius Radio Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 17, 2010


Dan Lauria, who stars as the titular role in the hit Broadway play LOMBARDI, will be a guest on Sirius Satellite Radio today.

Review - Lombardi: Defensive Lines
by Ben Peltz - November 17, 2010


While football and baseball have been slugging it out for decades for the title of America's Most Popular Sport, there's no doubt that the latter is Broadway's baby, boasting Tony-winners Damn Yankees and Take Me Out.  Aside from inspiring amusing songs for Wonderful Town and High Button Shoes, football's longest Broadway run was the short-lived musical All-American, which featured the unlikely combination of Ray Bolger acting in scenes written by Mel Brooks.  Heck, even basketball (That Championship Season) and rugby (The Changing Room) have fared better on Broadway than football.

LOMBARDI Offers $40 Tickets To Veterans On Veterans Day 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2010


The producers of Broadway's LOMBARDI today announced that they will offer a $40 ticket for the Veteran's Day performance, this Thursday November 11 at 8 PM at Circle in the Square (50th Street west of Broadway), to all current and former members with a military ID; each ID is good for a pair of tickets.

See the Super Bowl Trophy In-Person at LOMBARDI 11/9-12
by BWW News Desk - November 9, 2010


Take your picture with a legend! The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy, named for the iconic Hall of Fame football coach and title character of the Broadway play LOMBARDI, will be on display in the lower lobby of the Circle in the Square Theatre from Tuesday, November 9 to Friday, November 12 for anyone holding tickets to that day's performance.

LOMBARDI Offers $40 Tickets To Veterans On Veterans Day 11/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 8, 2010


The producers of Broadway's LOMBARDI today announced that they will offer a $40 ticket for the Veteran's Day performance, this Thursday November 11 at 8 PM at Circle in the Square (50th Street west of Broadway), to all current and former members with a military ID; each ID is good for a pair of tickets.

STAGE TUBE: LOMBARDI's Judith Light on WNBC's LX New York
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 8, 2010


Judith Light, currently starring opposite Dan Lauria as the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi's wife Marie in the new Broadway play LOMBARDI, was a guest on WNBC's 'LX New York' 5pm newscast on Thursday, November 4.

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Lombardi - 2010 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design David Korins
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Zachary Boroway
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Judith Light
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Judith Light

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