Fran Kirmser News

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".

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.

Tug Coker Set to Lead Broadway's MAGIC/BIRD

by Nicole Rosky — December 8, 2011

Producers of MAGIC BIRD, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, announced today the title role of Hall of Fame Basketball Player and Celtics Legend Larry Bird will be played by Tug Coker.

THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES Announces Winter Hiatus

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2011

The Off-Broadway musical revue THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES will go on a winter hiatus following the 7:00pm performance on Sunday, November 20 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street), performances will commence again in Spring 2012.

Thomas Kail-Helmed MAGIC/BIRD to Begin Previews on Broadway Feb. 27

by Jessica Lewis — October 28, 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 GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES Announces Winter Hiatus

by Gabrielle Sierra — October 20, 2011

The Off-Broadway musical revue THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES will go on a winter hiatus following the 7:00pm performance on Sunday, November 20 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street), performances will commence again in Spring 2012.

Thomas Kail to Direct MAGIC/BIRD; Creative Team Announced

by Robert Diamond — September 20, 2011

Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) announced today members of their creative team.

Photo Flash: LOMBARDI Cast Visits Lambeau Field

by Nicole Rosky — August 9, 2011

Lombardi: A Reading by the Broadway Cast was held in the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.

LOMBARDI Travels to Wisconsin for Special Dramatic Series, 7/26-27

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2011

Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo today announced that they will bring the hit show Lombardi home to Wisconsin for a special series of dramatic readings in July.

THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES Continues Open Ended Run At MTS

by Gabrielle Sierra — July 12, 2011

For the first time in its 11 year history, Manhattan Theatre Source - called 'one of the top Off-Off Broadway theatres in New York' by New York Magazine - presents an open-end run of a work developed through the company's development process - the musical revue THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES, which o

LOMBARDI Travels to Wisconsin for Special Dramatic Series, 7/26-27

by Nicole Rosky — June 16, 2011

Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo today announced that they will bring the hit show Lombardi home to Wisconsin for a special series of dramatic readings in July.

Lombardi Added to the Summer Lineup at the Fox Cities P.A.C.

by Gabrielle Sierra — June 16, 2011

Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo today announced that they will bring the hit show Lombardi home to Wisconsin for a special series of dramatic readings in July.

MAGIC/BIRD Launches Website

by Kelsey Denette — June 2, 2011

The website for the upcoming Broadway play, MAGIC/BIRD, produced by Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi), is now online.

MTS Presents THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 31, 2011

For the first time in its 11 year history, Manhattan Theatre Source - called "one of the top Off-Off Broadway theatres in New York" by New York Magazine - will present an open-ended run of a theatre piece - THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES - that has been developed through the company's development pro

Photo Flash: MTS' GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES

by Nicole Rosky — May 25, 2011

For the first time in its 11 year history, Manhattan Theatre Source - called 'one of the top Off-Off Broadway theatres in New York' by New York Magazine - will present an open-ended run of a theatre piece - THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES - that has been developed through the company's development pro

TV Closing Flashback: LOMBARDI on Broadway!

by Robert Diamond — May 22, 2011

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

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.

MTS Presents THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 20, 2011

For the first time in its 11 year history, Manhattan Theatre Source - called "one of the top Off-Off Broadway theatres in New York" by New York Magazine - will present an open-ended run of a theatre piece - THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLLIES - that has been developed through the company's development pro

Douglas Sills, Maria Tucci, Lead FLIGHT Reading May 17

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2011

Alchemy Theatre Company of Manhattan (Robert Saxner, Producing Artistic Director), Fran Kirmser, and Andrew Frank are pleased to present, an industry reading of, FLIGHT a new play by Michel Wallerstein starring Douglas Sills, Maria Tucci, Jennifer Dundas, and Zuleyma Guevara It is directed by James