Daniels set as Manley in 'Magic Bird'

Kevin Daniels continues to be drawn on to portray La great Miracle Manley within the approaching Broadway play "Miracle Bird." Legit production, from producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo in colaboration with the National basketball association, is placed to spread out in Gotham early in the year. "Within the Levels" and "Lombardi" helmer Thomas Kail is pointing the play composed by Eric Simonson ("Lombardi"). The play will examine the connection between Bird and Manley, who have been bitter rivals both in college and professional basketball however created an endearing friendship. Daniels has lots of legit experience, including "Twelfth Evening" and "Suge Dark night." Around the smallscreen, Daniels has made an appearance in recent instances of "Modern Family," "Franklin and Party" and "House." Formerly, Tug Coker was cast as Boston Celtics great Ray Bird. He's guest starred in a number of TV series too, including "Torchwood," "CSI" and "Community." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com