Lobby Hero
Two hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Lobby Hero - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More
Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY
In the play, what happens when emotions come in conflict with principles, and how do choices under pressure define who we really are? The lobby of a Manhattan apartment building is much more than a waiting area for four New Yorkers involved in a murder investigation. It’s a testing ground for what happens when personal and professional personas find themselves at odds. A young security guard with big ambitions clashes with his stern boss, an intense rookie cop and her unpredictable partner in a play from the 2017 Oscar-winning writer of Manchester by the Sea.
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'Lobby Hero': Theater Review
7 / 10
Let's get the obvious question out of the way up front: Does Chris Evans cut it in his leap from the superhero universe to the naturalistic comedy-drama of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero? Absolutely. Evans fully inhabits his character of a vain but well-liked New York City career cop on track to make detective, who is quite comfortable rationalizing to himself abuses of power large and small in a profession where gender inequality and toxic masculinity come with the badge. The actor best known as Captain America brings plenty of cocky swagger, his thumbs hooked into his utility belt like an Old West cowboy with a bushy mustache to match, but his assured performance never aims to be a star turn. Rather, it's an integral part of an evenly balanced, four-person ensemble piece.
Lobby Hero review – Chris Evans hits Broadway in tight, timely drama
8 / 10
Under Trip Cullman's direction the acting is mostly extraordinary. Michael Cera is doing his typical high-voiced friendly slacker thing and Powley is feisty, though her role is less fully written than the others. Henry is a standout, with his sturdy physicality and his easy authority. He shows William's helpless determination to make the right call and the ways that his choices undermine his sense of self. Evans is a surprise, much more than an action hero trying to prove that he's still got it. His Bill, a fine cop and a lousy human, is a monster you can often empathize with.
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by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2018
Watch below as Brian and his Tony-nominated co-star Michael Cera tell us all about want this nomination means to them, how they're preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2018
Watch below as Michael and his Tony-nominated co-star Brian Tyree Henry tell us all about want this nomination means to them, how they're preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018
Chris Evans stopped by Good Morning America to discuss upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War, performing in Lobby Hero on Broadway, and more! Check out the clip below!
by TV - Opening Night Special - March 27, 2018
Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opened last night, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater.
by Walter McBride - March 27, 2018
Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opened last night, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet as the cast and fellow actors arrived on opening night! Check out the photos below!
by Walter McBride - March 27, 2018
Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opened last night, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater. Check out photos below of the cast arriving at the opening night after party!
by Walter McBride - March 27, 2018
Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opened last night, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast's opening night curtain call!
by Michael Dale - March 27, 2018
The best news coming out of 44th Street these days is that the refurbishing of the Helen Hayes Theater has been completed and that Second Stage, while retaining its longtime Off-Broadway home one block down, has set up residency, making the intimate playhouse Broadway's only venue exclusively dedicated to works by living American authors.
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2018
Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opens tonight, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater.
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2018
Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opens tonight, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
by Walter McBride - March 2, 2018
Lobby Hero began previews last night, March 1, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater. Check out photos below of the cast, including Chris Evans and Michael Cera, taking their first bows!
by Julie Musbach - March 1, 2018
Lobby Hero begins previews tonight at Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2018
Rehearsals are now underway for Lobby Hero at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th street). Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, will begin previews on Thursday, March 1 and officially open on Monday, March 26.
by Jennifer Broski - February 16, 2018
Rehearsals are now underway for Lobby Hero at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th street). Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, will begin previews on Thursday, March 1 and officially open on Monday, March 26.
by Julie Musbach - February 9, 2018
The box office for LOBBY HERO at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th street) will officially open on Tuesday, February 13 at 12pm (EST). The first 10 ticket buyers in line will receive a special sneak peek of the newly renovated landmark Theater. The Hayes Theater box office will be open Tuesdays - Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pmor until curtain. It is closed Mondays.
by Walter McBride - February 5, 2018
Second Stage Theater's Broadway premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, begin previews on Thursday, March 1 at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) and will officially open on Monday, March 26.
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2018
Second Stage Theater's Broadway premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, begin previews on Thursday, March 1 at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) and will officially open on Monday, March 26.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Tickets go on sale to the general public today, Wednesday, December 13 at 1 PM ET for Second Stage Theater's Broadway premiere of KENNETH LONERGAN's LOBBY HERO, directed by TRIP CULLMAN and starring MICHAEL CERA, CHRIS EVANS, BRIAN TYREE HENRY, and BEL POWLEY.
by Nicole Rosky - November 16, 2017
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Executive Director) will inaugurate its Broadway home, The Hayes Theater, with the Broadway premiere of KENNETH LONERGAN's LOBBY HERO, directed by TRIP CULLMAN and starring MICHAEL CERA, CHRIS EVANS, BRIAN TYREE HENRY, and BEL POWLEY.
by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2017
Second Stage Theater has announced that Bel Powley will join the previously announced Michael Cera, Chris Evans, and Brian Tyree Henry, to complete the cast of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman.
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2017
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced that Emmy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry will join the cast of Kenneth Lonergan's LOBBY HERO, directed by Trip Cullman.
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2017
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced productions for its inaugural Broadway season at the historic Hayes Theater on Broadway.
Lobby Hero History
Other Productions of Lobby Hero
| 2001 | Off-Broadway |
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| 2001 | Off-Broadway |
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| 2018 | Broadway |
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Lobby Hero - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Brian Tyree Henry |
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Chris Evans |
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Brian Tyree Henry |
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play | Lobby Hero |
| 2018 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Lobby Hero |
| 2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Michael Cera |
| 2018 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Brian Tyree Henry |
| 2018 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Play | Lobby Hero |
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