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Run Time:
2 hours and 5 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: April 1, 2013
Closing: July 03, 2013

Lucky Guy - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in LUCKY GUY by Nora Ephron.



Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY marks a return to her journalistic roots in a new play about the scandal- and graffiti-ridden New York of the 1980s, as told through the story of the charismatic and controversial tabloid columnist Mike McAlary.



From his sensational reporting of New York's major police corruption to the libel suit that nearly ended his career, the play dramatizes the story of McAlary's meteoric rise, fall and rise again, ending with his coverage of the Abner Louima case for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, shortly before his untimely death on Christmas Day, 1998.







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STAGE REVIEW Lucky Guy
5 / 10

Lucky Guy boasts a posthumous script by the beloved late writer and director Nora Ephron; the Broadway debut of super-duper movie star Tom Hanks; and the real-life story of Mike McAlary, a swaggering New York tabloid columnist...That's a lot of juicy back story - none of which saves Lucky Guy from its fate as a dull, stalled play about a not-particularly-noteworthy mug with a flair for self-promotion. Two hours of Lucky Guy and a theater-goer with no previous knowledge of McAlary and his tabloid cronies will still have no idea why Ephron was so enamored of this blowhard, no sense of McAlary himself, and no explanation for why a Broadway production, directed by the inventive George C. Wolfe with so much energetic set-changing and stage business, nevertheless feels so inconsequential and dramatically inert. C+

Theater review: ‘Lucky Guy’
6 / 10

At its best, the drama cracks with the smoky and gritty atmosphere Ephron knew firsthand from her own days as a reporter. Her signature wry humor bites, as when an editor is lovingly needled: 'If you held the guy up to the light, you could see the olive.' That is 100-proof Ephron zing.

2013 Tony Nominee Reactions: Tom Hanks 'LUCKY GUY'
by Robert Diamond - April 30, 2013


Tom Hanks, nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A PLAY for LUCKY GUY

LUCKY GUY to be Featured in Knopf's THE MOST OF NORA EPHRON Collection, Set for 10/29 Release
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013


Nora Ephron's last written work, Lucky Guy, will be featured in the upcoming collection The Most of Nora Ephron, scheduled to be published by Knopf October 29 ($35.00). The book will only be available as a hardcover. The collection, edited and introduced by Robert Gottlieb, marks the first time Ephron's work as a journalist, essayist, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, sometimes cook and blogger has been published in one volume.

BWW Interview: Courtney B. Vance Edits the Lucky Guy
by Naomi Serviss - April 22, 2013


"He lived hard, lived fast and was an amazing, amazing editor," Vance says of Hap Hairston, the character he plays in LUCKY GUY.

Tom Hanks-Led LUCKY GUY Extends Through July 3
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2013


LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, will extend its run through Wednesday, July 3 only. Lucky Guy, which opened April 1 to critical acclaim at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), is the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe.

STAGE TUBE: FULL HOUSE Alums Bob Saget and John Stamos Get in Bidding War at LUCKY GUY!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2013


Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut last week in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. At the Sunday, April 7, 2013, matinee Hanks auctioned off a reporter's notebook to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and 'Full House' stars John Stamos and Bob Saget were in the audience to bid against each other. Check out what went down below!

In the Spotlight Series: LUCKY GUY's Maura Tierney
by Walter McBride - April 9, 2013


Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut last week in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. Check out photos of his co-star Maura Tierney in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 6, Part 2 - Tom Hanks' First SIPs for LUCKY GUY and More!
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 6th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured Tom Hanks' first two SIPs for LUCKY GUY, a bunch of fun pics from MATILDA, more from THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, FLASHDANCE celebrating 100 performances, plus images from CINDERELLA, KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, JERSEY BOYS, WICKED and lots of regional shows.

Review - Lucky Guy
by Michael Dale - April 6, 2013


In a time when discussions of rape culture and the possibility of the media slanting rape coverage against accusers are controversial subjects in our national conscious, its rather fortunate timing that the highest profile play of the Broadway season involves a New York tabloid reporter whose career was defined by two headline-making rape cases.

TV: Tom Hanks, George C. Wolfe and LUCKY GUY Cast Celebrate Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - April 2, 2013


BroadwayWorld was on hand for the most star studded opening of the season, last night April 1, as Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge chatted with Hanks and his castmates about the new play and you can check out what they had to say on opening night below!

Photo Coverage: The Stars Come Out for LUCKY GUY's Opening Night
by Walter McBride - April 2, 2013


BroadwayWorld was on hand for the most star studded opening of the season, last night April 1, as Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. Check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: Party with Tom Hanks & the Cast of LUCKY GUY!
by Walter McBride - April 2, 2013


BroadwayWorld was on hand for the most star studded opening of the season, last night April 1, as Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. Check out photos below from the cast on the way in to celebrate their opening night party!

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Curtain Call for LUCKY GUY on Broadway - Tom Hanks & More!
by Walter McBride - April 2, 2013


BroadwayWorld was on hand for the most star studded opening of the season, last night April 1, as Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. Check out photos below from the happy and emotional opening night curtain call!

Review Roundup: LUCKY GUY Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - April 1, 2013


Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, a new play written by three-time Academy Award nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe. Lucky Guy opens tonight, April 1, at Broadhurst Theatre.

Photo Flash: Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney, Christopher McDonald and More Star in LUCKY GUY, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2013


Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, a new play written by three-time Academy Award nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe. Lucky Guy began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 1st, with an opening slated for tonight, April 1, 2013. Scroll down for photos of the cast onstage!

TV: First Video Preview for LUCKY GUY - Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney, Christopher McDonald and More
by Robert Diamond - March 30, 2013


BroadwayWorld has a first look at footage of Tom Hanks making his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. The show officially opens on April 1, 2013 and is now in previews. *Explicit Language Warning*

Photo Flash: First Look at Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney, Christopher McDonald and More in LUCKY GUY!
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013


Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, a new play written by three-time Academy Award nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe. Lucky Guy began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 1st, with an opening slated for April 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Hanks and the cast in action below!

LUCKY GUY's Tom Hanks Urges Robert De Niro & Jim Carrey to 'Try Broadway'
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2013


According to the New York Post, Hanks is having a blast making his Broadway debut. A Broadhurst Theatre insider told NYP that Hanks told backstage guests Robert De Niro and Jim Carrey "how much fun it is to be onstage, and that they should try it."

VIDEO: Maura Tierney Chats LUCKY GUY on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013


Maura Tierney stopped by this morning's THE VIEW on ABC to promote her upcoming Broadway play LUCKY GUY. Check out her appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: First TV Spot for Tom Hanks' LUCKY GUY
by Caryn Robbins - March 1, 2013


Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in LUCKY GUY, a new play written by three-time Academy Award nominee NORA EPHRON and directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe. LUCKY GUY begins previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 1st. Below, check out the first TV spot for the show!

LUCKY GUY Announces Student Rush Policy!
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2013


LUCKY GUY has just announced a student rush and standing room policy for the production, which begins preview performances tomorrow, Friday, March 1 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). LUCKY GUY stars two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, in the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. Opening night is Monday, April 1.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Tom Hanks-Led LUCKY GUY!
by Kelsey Denette - February 8, 2013


Previews begin three weeks from tonight for LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, in the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. Previews begin Friday, March 1 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 45th Street). Opening night is Monday, April 1.

Tom Hanks to Bring in Big Bucks for LUCKY GUY?
by Nicole Rosky - February 6, 2013


Two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks will soon make his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. According to Bloomberg, the movie star could rake in up to $150,000 a week for his role. Hanks will bring in 12.5 percent of the weekly box office earnings, with a $75,000 minimum. Additionally, if the show extends and another actor replaces Hanks, he will still earn 2 percent of ticket sales.

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Lucky Guy - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Tom Hanks
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Tom Hanks
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Courtney B. Vance
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Tom Hanks
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2013 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Tom Hanks
2013 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play George C. Wolfe
2013 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Peggy Eisenhauer
2013 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Jules Fisher
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Courtney B. Vance
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Tom Hanks
2013 Tony Awards Best Play William Berlind
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Nora Ephron
2013 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Sonia Friedman Productions
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Scott and Brian Zeilinger
2013 Tony Awards Best Play James D. Stern/Douglas L. Meyer
2013 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Sonia Friedman Productions
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Scott and Brian Zeilinger
2013 Tony Awards Best Play James D. Stern/Douglas L. Meyer
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Frederick Zollo
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Daryl Roth
2013 Tony Awards Best Play David Mirvish
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Robert Cole
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Stacey Mindich
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Roger Berlind
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Arielle Tepper Madover
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Roy Furman
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Colin Callender
2013 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play David Rockwell

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