Sirena Irwin News

For the I LOVE LUCY enthusiast, this show will entertain.

A $20 Rush Price for the general public, as well as students, will be offered for all performances of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, now playing through August 18 at Knight Theater.

Full casting has been announced for the national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history, which will come to the Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts from Wednesday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 18. The press opening night is Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history, will begin performances in Atlantic City at Harrah's Resort tonight, July 17. Additional engagements on the tour include Charlotte, Buffalo, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston and more.

Full casting and additional dates have been announced for the national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history, which will begin performances in Atlantic City at Harrah's Resort on Wednesday, July 17 prior to an official press opening on Friday, July 19. Additional engagements on the tour include Charlotte, Buffalo, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston and more.

I LOVE LUCY - LIVE ON STAGE will play the Royal Alexandra Theatre beginning October 15, 2013. You'll get to experience the thrill of being in a TV studio audience, seeing the behind the scene antics of your favourite television stars, and hear 'The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra' live.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE stars Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, joined by Fred and Ethel Mertz (played by Sirena Irwin, Bill Mendieta and Chicago locals Curtis Pettyjohn and Joanna Daniels), will make a special guest appearance and perform classic hits from 'I Love Lucy' at Ed Debevic's (640 N. Wells St., Chicago), on Valentine's Day, today, February 14, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. In honor of this special cast appearance, Ed Debevic's will offer a Valentine's Day lovebird special for two: two hamburgers, one strawberry milkshake with two straws, and Mitchell's hand made chocolate candies, $19.99.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE stars Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, joined by Fred and Ethel Mertz (played by Sirena Irwin, Bill Mendieta and Chicago locals Curtis Pettyjohn and Joanna Daniels), will make a special guest appearance and perform classic hits from "I Love Lucy" at Ed Debevic's (640 N. Wells St., Chicago), on Valentine's Day, Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. In honor of this special cast appearance, Ed Debevic's will offer a Valentine's Day lovebird special for two: two hamburgers, one strawberry milkshake with two straws, and Mitchell's hand made chocolate candies, $19.99.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the longest-running and most beloved television program in history, starring Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel: America's favorite foursome, is extending two weeks by popular demand at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut St.). Tickets for performances through March 17, 2013 are on-sale now.

Bill Mendieta, who's currently bringing Ricky Ricardo to life in I LOVE LUCY: LIVE ON STAGE, has had no issues making 'Babalu' his own. The actor, who originated the role in Los Angeles, and won a BroadwayWorld Award for his performance, has followed the show for its Midwestern premiere at Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. This week: Our TOP TEN HOT TOPIX for the second half of 2012!!

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Chicago in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

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Broadway In Chicago has announced that I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the longest-running and most beloved television program in history, starring Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel: America's favorite foursome, is extending by popular demand at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut St.). Tickets for performances Dec. 29, 2012 - March 3, 2013 are on-sale now.

BroadwayWorld Chicago is proud today to announce the winners of the third annual BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, the only comprehensive theater award in the Chicago area voted on by fans, and the only one to honor productions in both Equity and non-Equity categories simultaneously. And you, the fans, have spoken! Prominent local companies, famous names on a national level, and some new favorites on our theater scene are winners this year.

Voting is now underway for the Chicago Awards and continues until December 15, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Voting is now underway for the Chicago Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the latest standings below.

Voting is now underway for the Chicago Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!

Voting is now underway for the Chicago Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!

In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of November 5. Sit back and catch up on all the latest theater happenings around the nation and the world!