Lobby Hero
by Kenneth Lonergan

Name: Lobby Hero
Brand: Kenneth Lonergan
SKU: 9780822218296
Rating: 3.84 (641 reviews)

BroadwayOff-Broadway

Lobby Hero Book Cover — Lobby Hero Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Mystery Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Drama League AwardTony Award

Nominee: Two 2018 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play Nominee: Two 2018 Drama League Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the complexity and depth of characters in this play, highlighting its ability to blend humor with serious themes. Many commend the well-crafted dialogue and the engaging plotting, although some express that the character development could be deeper. Overall, the play resonates with modern issues, making it relevant despite being written years ago.

Engaging and complex charactersSharp, witty dialogueRelevant themes for todayExcellent balance of humor and dramaCharacter development could improveSome dialogues feel excessive

Synopsis

THE STORY: When Jeff, a luckless young security guard, is drawn into a local murder investigation, loyalties are strained to the breaking point.

As Jeff's tightly wound supervisor is called to bear witness against his troubled brother, and an attra

Press Reviews

"Kenneth Lonergan delights us with his irrepressible Lobby Hero, confirming him as a comic wizard."
— NY Magazine

"Mr. Lonergan shows a keen ability to sketch characters of great humanity and depth, smoothly wresting unexpected comedy in unlikely places."
— StageLeft

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
William His captain, late 20s	male	20s	His captain, late 20s
Bill A uniformed policeman, around 30	—	—	A uniformed policeman, around 30
Dawn His rookie partner, early 20s	male	20s	His rookie partner, early 20s
Jeff A uniformed security guard, late 20s	—	20s	A uniformed security guard, late 20s