JoeySanJoaquin Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel – is live on stage and in color for the very first time! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so-familiar I LOVE LUCY® episodes. Imagine stepping back in time onto the Desilu Playhouse soundstage where a charming host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process, the 1950s hi-fidelity technology and this brand-new thing called “television.” The episodes begin and you witness, firsthand, the side-splitting antics of that crazy redhead in the Ricardo’s New York apartment and thrill to the Cuban sounds of “The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra” at the famed Tropicana Nightclub. In-between scenes, The Crystaltone Singers perform live advertising jingles of the show’s newest sponsors in perfect 50s style harmony. Can you say “Brylcreem?!” L.A. Examiner’s Ron Irwin says I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is “an absolutely brilliant and utterly engaging tribute to that iconic television show!” TV Guide’s William Keck calls it “the most entertaining stage production I’ve seen in years – including Broadway!” The truth is in the title – whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY! 3/18/2014 - 3/23/2014 Segerstrom Hall Tickets start at $25 On sale starting: TBD http://www.scfta.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1420&NavID=130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Have you bought your tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nope. Not sure I want to see it again, I wasn't that impressed the first time and I didn't have to schlepp an hour away!! Posted mainly as a "public service" for those who would like to see it, especially if they've already missed the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 The cast is in Buffalo now. They all stopped in Jamestown this week for a Lucy tour. Here is a great article on their trip. http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/628935/A-Day-In-Jamestown-With-Lucy-Ricardo.html?nav=5206 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Nope. Not sure I want to see it again, I wasn't that impressed the first time and I didn't have to schlepp an hour away!! Posted mainly as a "public service" for those who would like to see it, especially if they've already missed the opportunity. I've seen their ad for the Toronto show and it looks a mite cartoonish, but the reviews have been good. T V Guide loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I thoroughly enjoyed the I Love Lucy stage show last night. Nothing, of course, will ever compare to the original, but this was very funny and very entertaining. What I particularly liked about it was the tweaking of some of the episodes to bring in some minor elements from other shows – such as “Songs & Witty Sayings” in The Benefit was preceded by a hilarious rendition of “We’re The Pleasant Peasant Girls” from The Operetta. There was also a brief musical number added to Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined. The actors playing Lucy and Ricky in this production were the same as those who did the preview in Jamestown and they were top notch. Ethel and Fred are new to the production, I believe, and here I thought the actor playing “Fred’ trumped “Ethel”, who couldn’t really decide on what tone she wanted to bring to the role. The “Studio” experience was a lot of fun as well, with 50s “plants” in the audience to keep things chugging along and there were a lot of funny things for the stagehands to do as well. Another nice touch which really stood out for me was Sirena Irwin’s portrayal of Lucy. Although some of the things were paced differently on stage than they were on TV, she really had Lucy’s voice and physicality down. What stayed with me about her performance was her “Lucille Ball’ voice was very slightly, but noticeably different than her “Lucy Ricardo” voice, which added so much to the role. It was also fun to watch and listen to what particularly tickled the audience. Two of the biggest hits were the Pleasant Peasants and the now infamous Dorothy Grey “Hey, let’s throw radioactive dirt on your face!” cold cream commercial, which now gets the full musical treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Stray Observations: The promotional material and videos show most of the action taking place in a set replicating 4A. Somewhere along the line things have changed and the action in the Toronto production now takes place in 3D The role of the optometrist in "Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined" is now portrayed by an actor portraying Frank Nelson, rather than the original Shep Menkin Many great details have been put in here, particularly "Desi" explaining the action as they "film" an insert shot for The Benefit (Lucy scratching out "Mrs" from Ethel's poster) Louis Nicoletti's original role in "Eyes" has been transformed into a harried Tropicana secretary who has a new bit part. Overall, I was very impressed by the creativity on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Stray Observations: The promotional material and videos show most of the action taking place in a set replicating 4A. Somewhere along the line things have changed and the action in the Toronto production now takes place in 3D The role of the optometrist in "Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined" is now portrayed by an actor portraying Frank Nelson, rather than the original Shep Menkin Many great details have been put in here, particularly "Desi" explaining the action as they "film" an insert shot for The Benefit (Lucy scratching out "Mrs" from Ethel's poster) Louis Nicoletti's original role in "Eyes" has been transformed into a harried Tropicana secretary who has a new bit part. Overall, I was very impressed by the creativity on stage. While I am truly glad you enjoyed your 'sperience, I feel after reading all your comments we saw two entirely different shows! Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 While I am truly glad you enjoyed your 'sperience, I feel after reading all your comments we saw two entirely different shows! Lucky you! Seems that way. Did you write them a strongly worded letter telling them to shape up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 While I am truly glad you enjoyed your 'sperience, I feel after reading all your comments we saw two entirely different shows! Lucky you! Felt the same way after reading his review of The Queen, compared to mine, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Felt the same way after reading his review of The Queen, compared to mine, LOL! You were rapturous about the film at the time, as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 You were rapturous about the film at the time, as I recall. I know, I meant the way the Queen was portrayed and especially Phil about their true feelings towards the perfect Princess Diana. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 http://boston.broadway.com/buzz/173147/watch-i-love-lucy-live-on-stages-sirena-irwin-transform-into-tvs-most-iconic-redhead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HarryCarter Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I Love Lucy Live on Stage is embarking on a national tour. I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE 2014 - 2015 NATIONAL TOUR DATES Miami, FL 9/30 - 10/5 Arsht Center Louisville, KY 10/7 - 10/12 The Kentucky Center Baltimore, MD 10/14 - 10/26 Hippodrome Theatre San Francisco, CA 11/11 - 11/23 Curran Theatre Cerritos, CA 11/28 - 11/29 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO 12/2 - 12/3 Pikes Peak Center Fort Collins, CO 12/4 - 12/6 Lincoln Center Madison, WI 1/6 - 1/11 Overture Center Green Bay, WI 1/15 Weidner Center Clinton Township, MI 1/17 - 1/18 Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Minneapolis, MN 1/20 - 1/25 State Theatre Grand Rapids, MI 2/10 - 2/12 DeVos Performance Hall East Lansing, MI 2/13 - 2/15 Wharton Center Hershey, PA 2/17 - 2/18 Hershey Theatre Bowling Green, KY 2/20 SKyPAC Danville, KY 2/21 Norton Center for the Arts Providence, RI 2/24 - 3/1 Providence Performing Arts Center New London, CT 3/5 Garde Arts Center Worcester, MA 3/6 - 3/8 Hanover Theatre Macon, GA 3/11 - 3/12 The Grand Opera House Jacksonville, FL 3/17 - 3/22 Times Union Center Clearwater, FL 3/24 - 3/25 Ruth Eckerd Hall Huntsville, FL 3/27 - 3/29 Von Braun Center Portland, OR 4/7 - 4/12 Keller Auditorium Billings, MT 4/14 Alberta Bair Theater St. Louis, MO 4/17 - 4/19 Peabody Opera House Schenectady, NY 5/9 - 5/10 Proctors Theatre Cleveland, OH 5/15 - 5/17 Palace Theatre Waterbury, CT 5/30 - 5/31 Palace Theater Cincinnati, OH 6/2 - 6/14 Aronoff Center for the Arts Orlando, FL 6/23 - 6/28 Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Additional dates are to be announced.) http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Thea-Brooks-Euriamis-Losada-to-Lead-I-LOVE-LUCY-LIVE-ON-STAGE-2014-15-National-Tour-20140819#.U_OJUtm9LCQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I've got a post it note on my computer for the Hershey date that goes on sale tomorrow. So nice to be able to see this local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddieMertz Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Coming to Michigan right before my birthday! Holla!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've got a post it note on my computer for the Hershey date that goes on sale tomorrow. So nice to be able to see this local. I'll be curious to hear what you think of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'll be curious to hear what you think of it! Ditto; and please let 'us' know; the McCulloughs and I thoroughly enjoyed it in Buffalo last year! JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLucille Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Do tickets sell fast for this show? Ive been wanting to see it. So glad theyre making it to st louis this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Snagged fourth row center. Now to wait until Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLucille Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks like they got a new cast. It might be hard to read, it said the original file was too big. I was kind of looking forward to seeing the one they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks like they got a new cast. It might be hard to read, it said the original file was too big. I was kind of looking forward to seeing the one they had. Oh good! Maybe this means a new "Lucy"! The previous one seemed to be channeling Audrey Hepburn, NOT Lucy Ricardo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiluforever Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Apparently the cast has changed.... Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta are being replaced for the 2014-2015 tour. They are now played by Thea Brooks and Euriamis Losada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Has any of the other cast changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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