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STAGE TUBE: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird Appear on David Letterman
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 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.

Photo Coverage: MAGIC/BIRD Starry Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway last night, April 11. BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the evening and brings you photo coverage of the starry theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: MAGIC/BIRD Company Celebrates Broadway Opening at After Party!
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway Tuesday night, April 10. BroadwayWorld was there to catch the stars, including Larry Bird, Tug Coker, Kevin Daniels, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and more, in action at the after party and brings you photos below!

Photo Coverage: MAGIC/BIRD Opens on Broadway - Magic Johnson, Larry Bird & More!
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2012


Last night, April 11, MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre, with special appearances by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird themselves. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!

Review Roundup: MAGIC/BIRD Opens on Broadway - All The Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 11, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought LOMBARDI to the stage last season opened tonight, April 11, 2012 on Broadway. Let's see what the critics had to say!

MAGIC/BIRD Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD, directed by Tony Nominee Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights), will officially open with a 7 p.m. performance tonight.

TV: MAGIC/BIRD Production Highlights! First Look!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 6, 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!

Magic Johnson Set for MAGIC/BIRD Talkback, 4/13
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 3, 2012


Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of the new Broadway play MAGIC/BIRD, announced today that Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson will hold a talkback for ticketholders following the 2pm matinee performance at the Longacre Theater (220 West 48th Street) on Friday April, 13th.

Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway's MAGIC/BIRD!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought LOMBARDI to Broadway last season, will play the Longacre Theater this sping. Previews began Wednesday, March 21, 2012 and the show will open on April 11, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you production shots below!

TV: Julie Taymor & More Talk Sundance Institute at Robert Redford-Hosted NYC Benefit
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 13, 2012


Last night, March 12, Robert Redford hosted the first-ever New York benefit celebrating the Sundance Institute Theatre Program at The Bowery Hotel. Participants included Sundance Institute Theatre Program alumni Denis O'Hare (Performance of An Iliad, at New York Theatre Workshop), Lisa Peterson Scott Frankel, Jeanine Tesori, Georgi James and Christine Ebersole, who recreated 'Little Edie Beale' from Grey Gardens. BroadwayWorld was on hand to speak to the guests and takes you inside the event below.

Photo Coverage: Robert Redford, Julie Taymor & More Celebrate Sundance Institute in NYC
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 13, 2012


Last night, March 12, Robert Redford hosted the first-ever New York benefit celebrating The Sundance Institute Theatre Program at The Bowery Hotel. Participants included Sundance Institute Theatre Program alumni Denis O'Hare (Performance of An Iliad, at New York Theatre Workshop), Lisa Peterson Scott Frankel, Jeanine Tesori, Georgi James and Christine Ebersole, who recreated 'Little Edie Beale' from Grey Gardens. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the starry event below!

TV EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Company of MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 7, 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!

Photo Flash: Magic Johnson Visits MAGIC/BIRD Rehearsals!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought you LOMBARDI on Broadway, will play at the Longacre Theater, 200 West 48th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, NYC. Previews will begin Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Magic Johnson recently visited the cast at rehearsals and suprised a lucky ticket buyer at the box office. Check out photos below!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: MAGIC/BIRD!
by Up On The Marquee - Feb 20, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought you LOMBARDI on Broadway, will play the Longacre Theater beginning Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in anticipation of an April 11, 2012 opening night. Tickets now on sale to the general public by phone 212-239-6200 or online at www.telecharge.com.

MAGIC/BIRD Tickets Now on Sale; Performance Schedule Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2012


MAGIC/BIRD, a new play from the team that brought you LOMBARDI on Broadway, will play the Longacre Theater beginning Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in anticipation of an April 11, 2012 opening night. Tickets now on sale to the general public by phone 212-239-6200 or online at www.telecharge.com.

MAGIC/BIRD to Play Longacre Theatre on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2012


Producers of MAGIC/BIRD have announced that the show will play Broadway's Longacre Theater, with previews beginning March 21 and an opening set for April 11 reports the New York Times.

Adam Driver Hosts Free Armed Forces Event At American Airlines Theater, 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2011


ARTS in the ARMED FORCES (AITAF) presents an evening of monologues and jazz on Broadway at The American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, Monday, November 7th at 8pm in honor of Veterans Day.

Adam Driver Hosts Free Armed Forces Event At American Airlines Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2011


ARTS in the ARMED FORCES (AITAF) presents an evening of monologues and jazz on Broadway at The American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, Monday, November 7th at 8pm in honor of Veterans Day.

Casting Announced for Final Play Lab of 2010-11 Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 19, 2011


CENTERSTAGE announces casting for the final Play Lab reading of the season, Jerome Hairston's Knife on Bone. The reading, which closes the 2010-11 Season, is May 26-29 and will be directed by Dwight R.B. Cook.

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