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LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Ends Chicago Run 4/7
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2013


Broadway In Chicago announced today 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, will have its final performance in Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut St.) on Sunday, April 7, 2013 after a successful six month run with multiple extensions.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Goes On Sale in Washington, DC This Friday
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 25, 2013


Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 1st for the limited Washington, D.C. engagement of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the television program. The show will be at the Warner Theatre (513 13th Street NW) beginning Saturday, June 1 - Friday, June 14, 2013. A full schedule of performances is listed below.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Announces Washington DC Engagement in June
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 14, 2013


Live Nation today announced I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, in Washington D.C. for the very first time at the Warner Theatre (513 13th Street NW) beginning on Saturday, June 1 - Friday, June,14, 2013. A full schedule of performances is listed below.

I LOVE LUCY: LIVE ON STAGE Adds Two Weeks to Chicago Run
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 30, 2013


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.

BWW Interviews: I LOVE LUCY's Bill Mendieta on Bringing Ricky Ricardo to Stage
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2013


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.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Extends in Chicago
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 21, 2012


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.

BWW Exclusive: I LOVE LUCY’s Sirena Irwin Talks Doing Justice to the Legendary Redhead
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 2, 2012


There have been few comedians capable of leaving an untouchable mark on pop culture and television - but if there is one who undoubtedly has, it was the indelible Lucille Ball. Sirena Irwin was the woman chosen to bring the legendary lady to life in I LOVE LUCY: LIVE ON THE STAGE, the woman chosen to don the fashionable 50s garb, to make the staple physicality and verbal comedy of Ball her own.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Extends Through March
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 22, 2012


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.). A new block of tickets for performances Dec. 29, 2012 - March 3, 2013 go on-sale Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Photo Flash: LUCY's Bill Mendieta Performs National Anthem at Bears Game
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2012


I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE's own Ricky Ricardo, Bill Mendieta, stopped by Soldier Field on Sunday, September 23 to perform the national anthem prior to the Bears game. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 19th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 19, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Those dueling 'Assassins,' Broadway In Chicago's spring series, 'I Love Lucy' opens, a pre-Broadway tryout poll to take, two events at Northlight, plus Feinstein, Peters, McDonald and more!

2012 LA Ovation Awards Announced - THE COLOR PURPLE, Center Theatre Group and Tom Buderwitz Get Most Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012


Nominees for the 2012 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards were announced Tuesday evening at the Renberg Theatre inside the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles. The 2012 Ovation Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, November 12, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, 615 South Broadway, in downtown Los Angeles at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit www.LASTAGEOvations.com.

Chicago's I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Opens in September
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 21, 2012


Broadway In Chicago is happy to announce that tickets for 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, will go on-sale to the public Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE will have its Midwest premiere in Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut St.) Sep. 12 - Nov. 11, 2012.

I LOVE LUCY: LIVE ON STAGE Hits Chicago This Fall
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2012


Broadway In Chicago today announced I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the long-running, beloved television program, starring Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel: America's favorite foursome, in Chicago for the very first time at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut St.) Sep. 12 - Nov. 11, 2012.

I Love Lucy Live on Stage Extends At Greenway Court Theatre Thru 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012


Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel are set to return to the Greenway Court Theatre in 2012. I Love Lucy® Live on Stage has extended its run for an additional seven weeks of performances through February 26.

Casa 0101 & American Latino Theatre Open THE KING OF THE DESERT 1/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


Casa 0101 Theater in association with CoActive Content will present a new co-production of "The King of the Desert," written by Stacey Martino, performed by Rene Rivera, and helmed by Sal Romeo, all Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.

Casa 0101 & American Latino Theatre Open THE KING OF THE DESERT 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 16, 2012


Casa 0101 Theater in association with CoActive Content will present a new co-production of "The King of the Desert," written by Stacey Martino, performed by Rene Rivera, and helmed by Sal Romeo, all Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.

BWW 2011 Los Angeles Awards Winners Announced - Jennifer Leigh Warren Scores Double-Win, Ripley, Maroulis & More!
by BWW - Jan 16, 2012


After an intense internal auditing process, the results are in for the 2011 Los Angeles Awards! This year's awards broke traffic records and we couldn't be more excited to announce the 2011 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award winners!

BWW Los Angeles Awards Update 12/28 - Voting Ends 12/31!
by BWW - Dec 28, 2011


It's almost over! There's just THREE days of voting remaining for the 2011 Los Angeles Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 26, 2011. Voting ends at midnight on 12/31 so time is running out.

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