“Bronx Bombers” Final Performance Sunday March 2 On Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre

NEW YORK - Feb. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- Now is the time to see Bronx Bombers, a new American play starring Peter Scolari (“Bosom Buddies,” “Newhart,” “Girls”) as Yogi Berra. Bronx Bombers will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, March 2 at 3PM at Circle in the Square Theatre (50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Bronx Bombers is produced on Broadway by Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, and written and directed by Eric Simonson. For tickets and more information on Bronx Bombers, please visit www.BronxBombersPlay.com.

Praise for the production has extended beyond the traditional theatre community. Michael Kay, the voice of the New York Yankees says the production is “outstanding, go see it!”, NY1 says “fans will have a field day” and MLB.com has said “Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Elston Howard, Derek Jeter. If those names mean anything to you, you’ll want to see it for yourself!”In addition to Peter Scolari as Yogi Berra, the cast also features Francois Battiste (Reggie Jackson), Chris Henry Coffey (Joe DiMaggio), Bill Dawes (Mickey Mantle), Christopher Jackson (Derek Jeter), Keith Nobbs (Billy Martin), Tracy Shayne (Carmen Berra), John Wernke (Lou Gehrig) and C.J. Wilson (Babe Ruth).

Here’s what the critics have to say about Bronx Bombers: “Bronx Bombers is an affectionate celebration of Yankee greatness. Talk about your fantasy baseball team.”

--New York Times “Inspirational. A love letter to the Yankees.”

--New York Post

“Bronx Bombers is for anyone in love with the national pastime.” --WBAI

Ruth. Berra. Mantle. DiMaggio. Gehrig. Jeter. The New York Yankees on Broadway. A night you’ll never forget! Bronx Bombers is a new American play from the team behind Broadway's Lombardi, starring Peter Scolari ("Bosom Buddies", "Newhart") as beloved icon Yogi Berra, as we follow Yogi and his wife Carmen through a century of the team's trials and triumphs, bringing generations of Yankee greats together on one stage. As it celebrates and explores the timeless legacy of baseball's most iconic team, Bronx Bombers takes a fascinating look at how and why the Yankees have remained so undeniably great... and so powerfully inspirational!

Bronx Bombers creates the Yankees’ greatest memorabilia museum in Manhattan in the lobby of Circle in the Square Theatre. This is the first time the Yankees theatrical memorabilia has been showcased in a theatrical venue.

The design team includes Beowulf Borritt (Sets), David C. Woolard (Costumes), Jason Lyons (Lights) and Lindsay Jones (Original Music & Sound).

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Thursday at 7PM, Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Wednesday & Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 3PM.