VIDEO: AppleTV+ Releases Trailer for THEY CALL ME MAGIC
by Marissa Tomeo
- 03/12/2022
“They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work—both on and off the court—and continues to impact our culture today. The series features intimate, never-before-seen interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup including Cookie Johnson, EJ Johnson, Larry Bird, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil, President Obama, Fred Stabley Jr., Dwayne Wade, Jerry West, Michael Wilbon and more.
VIDEO: Magic Johnson Talks Dodgers & More on JAY LENO
by Caryn Robbins
- 10/01/2013
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, Earvin “Magic” Johnson gave his take on the Dodgers' controversial pool celebration and makes a very intriguing promise to Jay if the Dodgers win the World Series.
TV EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night of MAGIC/BIRD Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis
- 04/13/2012
MAGIC/BIRD opened at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, April 11. MAGIC/BIRD, directed by Tony Nominee Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights), reunites Lombardi playwright, Oscar Winner and Emmy Nominee, Eric Simonson on MAGIC/BIRD, a new American Play chronicling 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.
Check out highlights from opening night below!
STAGE TUBE: Magic Johnson Talks MAGIC/BIRD on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins
- 04/13/2012
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.
STAGE TUBE: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird Appear on David Letterman
by Caryn Robbins
- 04/12/2012
NBA Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird talked about their storied basketball rivalry and their unique friendship off the court on last night's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN. Their appearance coincided with the Opening Night of the new Broadway show MAGIC/BIRD.
TV: MAGIC/BIRD Production Highlights! First Look!
by Jessica Lewis
- 04/06/2012
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!
TV EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Company of MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis
- 03/07/2012
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!