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.
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.
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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