Desi Arnaz News

BWW Feature: THE GARDEN STATE LOVES LUCY!

by Michael T. Mooney — February 24, 2019

Had Lucy's family stayed in Trenton, history might have been very different, but the Garden State stayed peripherally involved the Queen of Comedy's life and work.

Sebastian Maniscalco And John Mulaney To Headline National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2019

The National Comedy Center, the nation's first museum and visitor experience dedicated to the comedic arts, announced today that Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney will headline the 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 7th -11th.

Bid Now on 4 Tickets to I LOVE LUCY: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom, Plus Merch

by Stephi Wild — February 5, 2019

Bid to win 4 Tickets to I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom, a special one-night-only live radio theater performance on Sat, March 2, 2019, 7:00 pm in Beverly Hills, CA!

National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs with Centennial Exhibit

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 24, 2019

The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate.

National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs With Never-Before-Seen Centennial Exhibit

by Stephi Wild — January 24, 2019

The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate.

Sarah Drew & Oscar Nuñez Star in I LOVE LUCY: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED... Benefitting the Actors Fund

by Julie Musbach — January 23, 2019

The Actors Fund announced today that television favorites Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy) and Oscar Nuñez (The Office) will portray Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom by Gregg Oppenheimer, on Saturday, March 2 (7pm) at the Writers Guild T

Kaye Ballard, Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 93

by Robert Diamond — January 22, 2019

Actress, Singer and Comedienne Kaye Ballard died today, January 22, 2019, peacefully at home in Rancho Mirage, CA at age 93 after a brief illness.

CBS to Air the I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 13, 2018

I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, a new one-hour special featuring two back-to-back colorized episodes of the classic series, will be broadcast Friday, Dec.

BWW Review: THE CUBAN AND THE REDHEAD at Pegasus Theatre

by Kyle Christopher West — September 24, 2018

One sure sign of a troubled musical is the inability to recall a single tune from the twenty listed in the show's program immediately following the performance.

BWW Interview: Linda Purl Gets Ready to Make Her Cabaret Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below!

by Richard Ridge — August 31, 2018

Renowned actress and singer Linda Purl, best known for 'Happy Days', 'Matlock' and 'The Office' will make her solo cabaret debut at Feinstein's 54 Below on September 4th and 5th with her sensational new show 'Big Band Romance' featuring the all- female Diva Jazz Orchestra.

Photo Flash: Anneliese Van Der Pol and Storm Lineberger Star in THE CUBAN AND THE REDHEAD

by Julie Musbach — July 27, 2018

Pegasus Theatre presents The Cuban and the Redhead, a new musical about Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, with book, music and lyrics by Robert Bartley and Danny Whitman.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night at the Birdland Theater

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 18, 2018

Gianni Valenti, the music world's gift to New York City, has created another venue for the performing arts.

Photo Flash: The Stars Gather Under The Stars For the Great Jose Iturbi at The Hollywood Bowl

by Stephi Wild — July 17, 2018

On Thursday, July 12th, Hollywood maven and powerhouse, Donelle Dadigan, (Co-Founder of the Jose Iturbi Foundation/President & Founder of The Hollywood Museum, Chairman of The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce) invited a select group of VIPs for an evening of dinner and a concert at The Hollywood Bowl a

Sarah Drew, Oscar Nuñez Appear as Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz in LA Theatre Works Docu-Comedy

by Julie Musbach — June 11, 2018

Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy) and Oscar Nuñez(The Office) will portray Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the world premiere of I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom by Gregg Oppenheimer.

BWW Interview: THE SHOW GOES ON! Broadway,Television And Screen Icon Kaye Ballard Talks About Her New Documentary Film And More

by David Green — June 4, 2018

On May 20, The Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs previewed an incredible new documentary, 'The Show Goes On', about the life and career of Broadway, Film and Television Icon Kaye Ballard to a 'more than full house'.

Lily Tomlin, Amy Schumer & Original SNL Cast Members to Headline National Comedy Center Grand Opening

by Macon Prickett — April 11, 2018

The National Comedy Center will celebrate its grand opening with appearances by Amy Schumer, Lily Tomlin, Saturday Night Live original cast alumni including Dan Aykroyd and more, coinciding with the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 1st -5th in Jamestown, New York.