Lombardi play faces hurdles on way to Broadway

Dominic Papatola
Dominic Papatola
MPR Photo/Jim Bickal

A forethcoming Broadway play is causing ripples in the worlds of sports and theater. The play is based on the life of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. But will the play, which was announced this week, really happen? MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Morning Edition arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic Dominic Papatola who is dubious. He tells her why, and explains how Broadway shows are made.

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