Tale of Legendary Football Coach LOMBARDI Comes to Kennedy Theatre

Come get a jump start on football season when Theatre Raleigh welcomes of Lombardi to the Kennedy Theatre stage on July 19 -30 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Lombardi chronicles the legendary football coach's journey from Brooklyn Boy to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Tickets start at $30.50 and are available at http://www.theatreraleigh.com. Group rates available by calling the box office - 919-832-9997.

"Vince Lombardi is one of the most iconic coaches, not only in NFL history but in all sports," said Charlie Brady, Director of Lombardi. "He is still being quoted today and has left the world with a work ethic that is hard to be matched. Everyone knows his harsh, brash exterior. This play lets us relive some classic Lombardi moments, but also gives you a sense of who the real man was in his own home away from the spotlight. I'm thrilled to share this piece with the sports- loving Raleigh audience and combine my two favorite things - theater and football!"

The play follows Green Bay Packer's coach Vince Lombardi (David Henderson) through a week in the 1965 NFL Season as he attempts to lead his team to the championship. Michael McCormick (Adam Poole), a Look Magazine reporter, wants to "find out what makes Lombardi win". However, players on the team refuse to be interviewed, wary of giving up information. He goes instead to Lombardi's wife, Marie (Judy McLane), for answers. Meanwhile, in a flashback, Lombardi frets over his lack of promotion and contemplates quitting football. His wife reveals that the family had an emotional move to Green Bay,Wisconsin when Lombardi joined the Packers.

Theatre Raleigh's Summer Season:

The Secret Garden - Fletcher Opera Theater (August 15th - 20th)
This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style -The Secret Garden is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. Presenting Skyla Woodard (local productions ofMary Poppins, and Disney's The Little Mermaid), Michael Halling (Broadway's Boy From Oz, A Tale Of Two Cities, The Scarlet Pimpernel), and Jenny Latimer (25th Anniversary Tour of Les Miserables).

Rock Of Ages - Koka Booth Amphitheater (September 7th - 10th)
Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Directed by Michael Berry and Choreographed by Abbey O'Briendon't miss the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

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