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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Eric Simonson readies Broadway play about Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
The Theater Loop: "The Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Eric Simonson appears to have found a viable new niche: plays about sports figures. Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of Simonson's 'Lombardi,' currently telling the story of Vince Lombardi on Broadway, announced Thursday that they will produce a new play called 'Magic/Bird,' a piece telling the 'intertwined life stories' of the basketball greats Larry Bird and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson.
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I came of age during the end of Magic Johnson and Larry Birds legacy. The rivalry and friendship between these to athletes is unparallel. I am curious to see how their story will adapt to the stage. I am especially curious to see if the producers find two 6'-8" tall actors to play the rolls.
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