Lucille Ball News

Expanding on its commitment to add classic TV series to its vintage movie lineup, Sony Pictures Television Networks' digital broadcast channel getTV has acquired all 26 episodes of 1963's 'The Judy Garland Show,' from World Nation Live Entertainment

LWL Investments and Entertainment Limited isproducing the workshop presentation of the European premiere of the play I LOVED LUCY by LEE TANNEN at the Above The Arts, 6-7 Newport Street, London WC2H 7JB on Tuesday, 20th October 2015 - 1PM - 2:30PM.

Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL -- opens the 2nd year MAIN SEASON with Neil Simon's hilarious comedy LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, running tonight, September 25th thru October 18th, 2015.

Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, are launching the new season of Jan McArt's New Play Readings on Nov. 2. Under the leadership and guidance of McArt, this program develops new plays by highly acclaimed playwrights through staged readings.

Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL -- opens the 2nd year MAIN SEASON with Neil Simon's hilarious comedy LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, running September 25th thru October 18th, 2015.

Carol Burnett stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about an on-set mishap during the filming of ANNIE's 'Easy Street' number.

The inimitable Carole Cook is one of those theatrical greats that...the mere mention of her name makes faces light up. And immediate laughter abounds at the thought of the outrageous things she as said onstage. This fiery redhead legend  - it's OK, she and Lucy were friends - is about to open her night club act - directed by the one and only David Galligan - at Tom Rolla's Gardenia. Miss Cook took time from her rehearsals to sit down and chat about the upcoming show.

The New York Philharmonic will present the third season of THE ART OF THE SCORE: Film Week at the Philharmonic September 18-21, 2015, featuring two complete Academy Award-winning films screened with live performances of their acclaimed scores: On the Waterfront and The Godfather.

Perfect for the fall and Halloween season, 3-D Theatricals' (3-DT) of Orange County will present the two-time Tony Award winning musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

Friars Club had a special  Bottoms Up Happy Hour last night to introduce two new bartenders, Jeanette and Joe. The jam packed Lucille Ball room also featured the piano stylings and vocals of Friar Stephen Sorokoff. After a very happy few hours many members enjoyed dinner in the Frank Sinatra dinning room where one of the menu selections was Friar Jimmy Fallon's Favorite Chicken Chow Mein. Even some Friars who were rained out of the Tennis Open were happy as they listened to Stephen's Billy Stritch, Buddy Greco, Errol Garner, & Steve Tyrell influenced musical offerings.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: CLUE gets the cabaret treatment, Tyler Perry brings MADEA to the stage, LORD OF THE FLIES starts up at Regent's Park and more!

Honey, she's home! TheWrap writes Cate Blanchett will star as Lucille Ball in playwright and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's upcoming biopic on the I LOVE LUCY star.

The first ever 'Wine on the Beach' will be held at Seaside Heights, New Jersey on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th from noon to 5:00 pm. Wine tastings, food and entertainment will all be part of the event.

On Sunday evening, August 23, The Art of Elysium and Mason McCulley hosted BROADWAY AT THE ART SALON with special performances by Annaleigh Ashford and Carole Cook. Scroll down for photos!

Rick McKay, the producer/director of THE GOLDEN AGE FILM TRILOGY, has just unveiled a new clip from the upcoming project, this time featuring an interview with Valerie Harper, telling the story of how the great Lucille Ball improvised one night on Broadway in the show WILDCAT in 1960. In addition, Ball's daughter Lucie Arnaz also joins the conversation. Check it out below!

Tarot Show is a blend of physical theatre, chance operation, audience participation, multimedia and live music. A reading of seven tarot cards, selected at the beginning of each performance, dictate both the story arch and the characters that appear throughout the evening.

Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, are announcingthe upcoming series of Jan McArt's New Play Readings. Under the leadership and guidance of McArt, this program develops new plays by highly acclaimed playwrights through staged readings.

A treasure trove of classic TV!

The Burbank Comedy Festival is pleased to present the Fruit Cocktail Showcase featuring 18 up-and-coming LGBT comedians. Hosted by Kristin Key (LAST COMIC STANDING) the show will offer unique, insightful, and hysterical opinions on all things LGBT at Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant, Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00 PM.

The New York Philharmonic will present the third season of THE ART OF THE SCORE: Film Week at the Philharmonic September 18-21, 2015, featuring two complete Academy Award-winning films screened with live performances of their acclaimed scores: On the Waterfront and The Godfather.