Match (play)
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Written byStephen Belber
CharactersTobi
Mike
Lisa
Mike
Lisa
Date premieredApril 8, 2004
Place premieredPlymouth Theatre
| Match | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Match is a dramatic comedy by Stephen Belber.
The character of Tobi is inspired by Alphonse Poulin, a professor of ballet at Juilliard School.
Synopsis
Tobi 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
The 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.
