Lombardi 2010

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' drama evinces a football legend
7 / 10

Swigging Pepto-Bismol, a handsomely grizzled Lauria looks very much like the squat, paunchy Lombardi and easily assumes the coach's thundering ways. Often very funny, yet poignant, Judith Light creates a wry, poker-faced Marie whose wisdom shines behind an alcoholic haze. Always a dynamic actor, Keith Nobbs lends McCormick a strong sense of urgency (plus a hard-edged Jersey accent that sure doesn't sound like Bergen County to my Oradell-bred ears). Easygoing Bill Dawes is very much a sporty golden boy as Paul Hornung, solidly backed by Chris Sullivan and Robert Christopher Riley respectively as teammates Jim Taylor and Dave Robinson.

Lombardi
5 / 10

There is one scene that offers a genuine clash of ideas and personalities. Star running back Jim Taylor wants to have his agent represent him in salary negotiations. Taylor legitimately demands a piece of the game's ever-increasing profits, while the tradition-bound Lombardi bristles at the notion of a 'goddamn gutter-crawling' middleman getting between him and his players. Two worthy opponents who believe in their positions are locked in a dramatic conflict. It's strongly played by Dan Lauria, as the coach, and Chris Sullivan, as Taylor. But it's a rare highly charged moment in the middle of a Biography Channel–like documentary. Director Thomas Kail does little to increase the action, save for having David Korins' set revolve as a substitute for theatrical movement.

BWW TV Closing Flashback: LOMBARDI on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - May 22, 2011

Broadway's LOMBARDI will play its final performance on Sunday May 22. Here's a look back at scenes from the production which opened on October 21 and will have played a total of 30 previews and 244 regular performances.

LOMBARDI to Close Today on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011

Broadway's LOMBARDI will play its final performance on Sunday May 22.

Broadway Beat Tony Interview Special: Judith Light!
by Broadway Beat - May 5, 2011

The 2011 Tony Award nominees were announced live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Yesterday, the proud nominees gathered at the Millenium Hotel in Times Square to celebrate and meet the press. Broadway Beat was on hand, of course, to speak with all of the proud nominees. In anticipation of Tony night on June 12, 2011, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you new clips of the stars in conversation each week so be sure to check back! Below, we bring you Judith Light.

LOMBARDI to Close May 22
by Kelsey Denette - May 4, 2011

The producers of Broadway's LOMBARDI announced today that the show will play its final performance on Sunday May 22. Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo said, 'LOMBARDI was a story that we wanted to tell and an idea that we believed in. We wanted to attract both an audience which had never set foot in a Broadway theatre, and to satisfy the traditional theatre goer. Vince Lombardi's remarkable life offered us the opportunity to assemble a cast made in heaven, and a creative dream team.'

Dan Lauria & Jim Taylor Set for LOMBARDI Talkback, 4/30
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2011

On Saturday afternoon April 30 following LOMBARDI's matinee, star Dan Lauria will make history when he takes the podium at Radio City Music Hall to announce the Green Bay Packers' sixth round draft pick - in costume and in character. While teams have had former and current players make their selection, it is the first time that an actor will make a selection for a professional sports team during a draft. Lauria's portrayal of the legendary coach has been called 'compelling' and 'mesmerizing,' by Variety, and WOR Radio says that 'he nailed it.' The NFL made their own history with LOMBARDI, when they made their producing debut with the show, now the longest running play on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: Tony di Napoli Inducts Dan Lauria & Judith Light to Broadway Wall of Fame
by Monica Simoes - April 20, 2011

Yesterday, April 19, Dan Lauria and Judith Light became the newest additions to Tony's di Napoli's prestigious Broadway Wall of Fame. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the unveiling and brings you photo coverage below.

LOMBARDI To Donate $10,000 to American Cancer Society
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 7, 2011

Following LOMBARDI's fund raising drive during Colon Cancer Awareness month, producers of the long running Broadway play will donate $10,000 to The American Cancer Society.

LOMBARDI Hosts the 1991 New York Giants Super Bowl Trophy 3/15-20
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2011

From March 15-20, the Broadway show LOMBARDI will host the 1991 New York Giants Super Bowl Trophy in the lower lobby of The Circle in the Square Theatre (50th Street west of Broadway)

LOMBARDI Announces Talkback With NY Giants Coach Tom Coughlin, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2011

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin will host a post-show talkback this Thursday, March 10 after the performance.

LOMBARDI Announces Talkback With NY Giants Coach Tom Coughlin
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 8, 2011

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin will host a post-show talkback this Thursday, March 10 after the performance.

LOMBARDI To Donate $2 For Every Ticket Sold in March to Colon Cancer Research
by BWW News Desk - March 7, 2011

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the Broadway show LOMBARDI, which celebrates the life of legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, will donate $2 to colon cancer research for every ticket sold for a March performance for the period from March 7-31 2011.

LOMBARDI To Donate $2 For Every Ticket Sold in March to Colon Cancer Research
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 4, 2011

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the Broadway show LOMBARDI, which celebrates the life of legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, will donate $2 to colon cancer research for every ticket sold for a March performance for the period from March 7-31 2011.

LOMBARDI Hosts the 1991 New York Giants Super Bowl Trophy
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 28, 2011

From March 15-20, the Broadway show LOMBARDI will host the 1991 New York Giants Super Bowl Trophy in the lower lobby of The Circle in the Square Theatre (50th Street west of Broadway)

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Honors LOMBARDI's Judith Light with Caricature
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - February 11, 2011

Judith Light has received rave reviews for her performance as Marie Lombardi opposite Dan Lauria as the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi in the new Broadway play LOMBARDI. In honor of her performance and career, Light was presented with her Sardi's caricature yesterday, February 10. Lauria's Sardi's caricature was also brought out for the occasion. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op and brings you photo coverage below.

STAGE TUBE: Dan Lauria on Good Day New York
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 9, 2011

Dan Lauria stopped by the WNYC Fox 5 Studios on Friday, February 4 to chat with "Good Day New York" about the Super Bowl and his starring role in LOMBARDI on Broadway.

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!

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Lombardi has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2010.
Lombardi has been nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards. David Korins and Zachary Boroway were both nominated for their work on the set design.

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