'Lombardi' To Feature Packer Great Dave Robinson

RACINE, WI – Lombardi, a play that portrays the career of legendary Green Bay Packer head coach Vince Lombardi returns to the stage at the Racine Theatre Guild, from Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 4.

In addition, during the Saturday, Nov. 3 performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., former Green Bay Packer Dave Robinson will be making a special appearance at the Racine Theatre Guild. A Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and ProFootball Hall of Famer, Robinson is a featured character in “Lombardi." He will hold a brief talk back with the audience before heading to the lobby to sign autographs and take pictures.

Five-time NFL champion and two-time Super Bowl champion, Vince Lombardi is the man behind every Green Bay Packers’ legend. Driven by ultimate perfection, this play follows reporter Michael McCormick through a week of the Packers’ 1965 season. He discovers Lombardi’s passions and relationships on and off the field with his players Dave Robinson, Jim Taylor, and Paul Hornung, the press, and his wife, Marie.

Written by Eric Simonson, “Lombardi” is based on the book “When Pride Still Mattered – A Life of Vince Lombardi” by David Maraniss. Sponsored by Rasmussen Diamond and under the direction of James Fletcher, the cast features Rich Smith as Vince Lombardi, Melissa Hughes Ernest as Marie Lombardi, Connor Blankenship as Michael McCormick, Dedrick Woods as Dave Robinson, Matt Specht as Paul Hornung, and Philip Evreniadis as Jim Taylor.

Throughout the run of “Lombardi,” Famous Faces, a sports memorabilia company, will be holding a silent auction at each performance. Green Bay Packers mementos and keepsakes from past to present will be up for bid with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Racine Theatre Guild.

“Lombardi” runs Oct. 19 through Nov. 4, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 3 will also have a 2 p.m. show.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (62+), and $13 for students (21 and under). There will also be two additional performances on Sunday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. for a discounted rate.

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