On Wednesday, September 8, the Broadway cast of Eric Simonson’s Lombardi met with press to talk about the sports-centric show, which will perform at the Circle in the Square Theatre, beginning previews on September 23 in anticipation of an official opening of October 21. Thomas Kail will direct.
The work is based on the best-selling biography When Pride Still Mattered, written by David Maraniss. The play tells the life and times of one of America’s most inspirational and mercurial personalities, Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi.
The cast will feature Dan Lauria in the title role, along withJudith Light, Keith Nobbs, Bill Dawes, Robert Christopher Riley, and Chris Sullivan.
The creative team will include David Korins (set), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Howell Binkley (lighting), Acme Sound Partners/Nevin Steinberg (sound), and Zach Borovay (projections).
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