Tony Ponturo News
MEMPHIS Will Recoup Investment on Broadway by Closing
The producers of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced today that the production will recoup its $12 million investment as of its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances.
Breaking News: Tony-Winning MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5; West End Production Coming Soon
The producers of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced tonight that the production will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances.
MAGIC/BIRD Takes Final Bows on Broadway Tonight, 5/12
MAGIC/BIRD, about Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Larry Bird, plays its final performance tonight, Saturday, May 12th, at the Longacre Theatre.
MAGIC/BIRD to Close on Broadway May 12
The producers of MAGIC/BIRD announced today that the show will play its final performance on Saturday May 12th.
MAGIC/BIRD Talkback to Feature Dan Lauria and Peter Scolari, 4/18
Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of the new Broadway play MAGIC/BIRD, announced today that the star of "Lombardi," Dan Lauria, will hold a talkback for ticketholders following the 8pm performance at the intimate Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) this Wednesday, April 18.
Photo Coverage: MAGIC/BIRD Company Celebrates Broadway Opening at After Party!
MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway Tuesday night, April 10.
Photo Coverage: MAGIC/BIRD Opens on Broadway - Magic Johnson, Larry Bird & More!
Last night, April 11, MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre, with special appearances by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird themselves.
Magic Johnson Set for MAGIC/BIRD Talkback, 4/13
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.
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird to Appear on CBS's DAVID LETTERMAN Opening Night
NBA Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, April 11 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
MAGIC/BIRD to Play Longacre Theatre on Broadway
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.
Broadway's MAGIC BIRD Finds Its 'Magic'; Kevin Daniels Leads Cast
MAGIC BIRD has found its "Magic".
STAGE TUBE: Thomas Kail, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo Talk MAGIC/BIRD
Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) will next present MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway, reuniting with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) and Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson.
Tug Coker Set to Lead Broadway's MAGIC/BIRD
Producers of MAGIC BIRD, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, announced today the title role of Hall of Fame Basketball Player and Celtics Legend Larry Bird will be played by Tug Coker.
Thomas Kail-Helmed MAGIC/BIRD to Begin Previews on Broadway Feb. 27
Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) will next present MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway, reuniting with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) and Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson.
MEMPHIS to Become Available on DVD and Digital Download in January!
Shout! Factory and Broadway Worldwide, Inc.
Thomas Kail to Direct MAGIC/BIRD; Creative Team Announced
Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) announced today members of their creative team.
Photo Flash: LOMBARDI Cast Visits Lambeau Field
Lombardi: A Reading by the Broadway Cast was held in the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.
LOMBARDI Travels to Wisconsin for Special Dramatic Series, 7/26-27
Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo today announced that they will bring the hit show Lombardi home to Wisconsin for a special series of dramatic readings in July.
MEMPHIS Tour Begins Ticket Sales Thursday 7/21
MEMPHIS, the most anticipated musical production of the 2011-2012 Broadway Season and the winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical will launch its international tour at The Orpheum Theatre on October 14-23, 2011.
