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Match is a dramatic comedy by Stephen Belber.
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Written by | Stephen Belber |
Characters | Tobi Mike Lisa |
Date premiered | April 8, 2004 |
Place premiered | Plymouth Theatre |
Original language | English |
Genre | Drama/Comedy |
Setting | Tobi's Apartment in Upper Manhattan |
History
editThe character of Tobi is inspired by Alphonse Poulin, a professor of ballet at Juilliard School.
Synopsis
editTobi is an aging dancer, choreographer and teacher who enjoys knitting. His quiet life is interrupted when Mike and Lisa enter his home under the pretense of interviewing him for Lisa's thesis.
Productions
editThe Broadway production was directed by Nicholas Martin. The play starred Frank Langella as Tobi with Ray Liotta as Mike and Jane Adams as Lisa. The show ran for about two months. For his role as Tobi, Langella was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
Adaptations
editBelber adapted the play into the 2014 film Match, which he also directed.[1]
References
edit- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (January 9, 2015). "Uncovering Secrets: Patrick Stewart Stars in Match". The New York Times. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
External links
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