Match (play)

Match
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.

History

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.

Adaptations

Belber adapted the play into the 2014 film Match, which he also directed.^[1]

References

^ Genzlinger, Neil (January 9, 2015). "Uncovering Secrets: Patrick Stewart Stars in Match". The New York Times. Retrieved January 14, 2015.

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[1] Genzlinger, Neil (January 9, 2015). "Uncovering Secrets: Patrick Stewart Stars in Match". The New York Times. Retrieved January 14, 2015.

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