VIDEO: Magic Johnson Visits THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW
by Claire Hannum
- 10/10/2012
Wendy Williams welcomed superstar athlete and entrepreneur Magic Johnson to the couch of THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW today. He athlete spoke about his business endeavors worth a reported $700 million, how he learned he was diagnosed with HIV and whether or not he misses basketball. Check out the clip below!
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!
STAGE TUBE: Thomas Kail, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo Talk MAGIC/BIRD
by Nicole Rosky
- 12/13/2011
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. The new play chronicles 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. According to an audition notice out today, the production will go into rehearsal on January 23, 2012 and begin previews on February 27. An opening date and theater have yet to be announced. Check out interviews with Kail, Ponturo, and Kirmser below!