Armed with a digital camera, Sullivan snapped everything from his morning routines to pre-show rituals to after-show activities.
Here is a two-show day at Lombardi with Chris Sullivan:
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Sullivan is making his Broadway debut with Lombardi. Chicago credits include The Mystery of Irma Vep, The Illusion, The Hairy Ape, The Ballad of Emmett Till, Twelfth Night, Edward II, Don’t Dress for Dinner and Defending the Caveman.
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Eric Simonson's Lombardi is drawn from the best-selling biography "When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi" by David Maraniss. The play is set over a week in 1965 — five years before Lombardi's death from colon cancer at age 57. The play shifts back and forth in time. The cast of Lombardi features Dan Lauria in the title role, along with Judith Light, Keith Nobbs, Bill Dawes, Robert Christopher Riley and Chris Sullivan.
For more information, please visit LombardiBroadway.com
This is our new apartment. My wife Rachel and I moved in two weeks ago.
Chris Sullivan
I take Lombardi home with me. :-)
Chris Sullivan
We decorated our new place with some of my own photography. You can see more at WWW.SULLTOGRAPHY.COM.
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I try to start every morning by writing. It doesn't always happen, but on this day I worked out a bit of music with my morning coffee.
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My wife was out of town but I have to include a photo of her. Rachel is an amazing woman.
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Heading out the front door...
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...and it is a BEAUTIFUL day!
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I take the C Train two stops to the front door of my theatre.
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The C Train.
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On two-show days I stock up for both lunch and dinner at Thalia. Great food.
Chris Sullivan
Lombardi on Broadway! This is my Broadway debut and I could not have asked for a better project to bring me to NYC.
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Being Super Bowl Champions hasn't hurt anything either. GO PACK GO!
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The field!
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The writing is on the wall. Best cast on Broadway.
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Time to sign in and see if there are any new letters to peruse.
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My midtown office.
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I like to keep things around that make me feel close to my friends and family. Aunt Jayne and Heidi own and operate Team Blonde Boutique and Spa back in Chicago. They helped me out with opening night gifts for Ms. Judith Light. www.teamblonde.com
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These "Critters" are some of my favorite pieces from one of my favorite local New York artists. Look up Kudu-Lah Critters. They will make you happy.
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On Friday I bought a ukulele. On Saturday I learned how to play it! You can join me and my musically-inclined friends at the Path Cafe from 8-11 PM on the first Monday of every month. Good food, good wine, and good friends. Just add music.
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Checking in with the cast. Judith Light's dressing room is always buzzing with activity and visitors. She is one the most sincere and giving women I have ever met. It is no wonder people gravitate to her room.
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A true Dame of the modern theatre! Such class.
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Dan Lauria's dressing room has a completely different vibe. He prefers things quiet and dark as he prepares to take on this bear of a role.
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Dan takes care of us. He is our Coach, on and off the stage. Dan is one of the most generous men I have ever met.
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Rob Riley plays a little Bob Marley to get his head in the game.
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Keith Nobbs suits up and prepares to take the stage.
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Bill Dawes stops by my dressing room on his way upstairs.
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Director Tommy Kail holds court in the hallway. He stops by frequently to check up on his team.
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Time to prepare myself.
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First thing I do is take off my wedding ring and the necklace that carries my blessing rings.
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Before EVERY performance Keith Nobbs and I exchange a "See you on the ice!" Sometimes we sing it. Sometimes we just say it. But for whatever reason, it's always with a Scottish accent.
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Judith "Light of My Life" is ready to make her entrance.
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Everything is in its place.
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Between shows today I am going to help Keith with a pilot audition. Rehearsed, taped and emailed out. Now we wait for the good news.
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I take my camera with me everywhere. I wandered downtown and I always keep an eye out for these "love me" stickers. They are all over the city and the sight of them makes me happy.
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Good question.
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After the second show which, oddly enough, went almost word for word like the first, we ventured out to see our very own Bill Dawes lay down some of his stand-up comedy.
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C'mon Bill! Don't be shy.
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There we go! It is a triumphant experience. Come see all of us at Circle in the Square!
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