The hilarious true story behind America's most beloved comedy. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer—son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer—spins this witty, fast-paced tale of Lucy and Desi's battles with CBS
with as much heart and humor as an episode of I Love Lucy itself.
CONGRATULATIONS TO L.A. THEATRE WORKS
ON THE SUCCESS OF ITS 20-CITY NATIONAL TOUR!
Read the rave reviews from Broadway World and SWVA Today!
Download a full-cast recording of the WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION!
The first national touring company starred Ellis Greer and Bill Mendieta as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Gerard Marzilli as Jess Oppenheimer, Laila Ayad as Vivian Vance,Tom Virtue as William Frawley, and Ozzie Rodriguez as Harry Ackerman.
Directed by Brendon Fox.
Performances
La Mirada, CA
La Mirada Theatre
for the Performing Arts
January 14, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
January 17, 2023
Albuquerque, NM
January 20, 2023
Modesto, CA
January 22, 2023
Livermore, CA
January 23, 2023
College Station, TX
January 25, 2023
Wickenburg, AZ
January 27, 2023
Scottsdale, AZ
January 28, 2023
Butte, MT
January 31, 2023
Overland Park, KS
February 11 - 12, 2023
Manhattan, KS
February 13, 2023
Conway, AR
February 16, 2023
Branchburg, NJ
February 19, 2023
Council Bluffs, IA
February 23, 2023
Eau Claire, WI
February 24, 2023
Fairfield, IA
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Manassas, VA
February 26, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA
February 28, 2023
Gettysburg, PA
March 3, 2023
Park City, UT
March 5, 2023
Boone, NC
March 8, 2023
The Villages, FL
March 10, 2023
Get the Book That Inspired the Play
Download Jess Oppenheimer's humorous memoir, Laughs, Luck...and Lucy, co-authored by his son, Gregg Oppenheimer. Behind-the-scenes stories and photos, rare Lucille Ball audio, and the only I Love Lucy script that Lucy and Desi ever refused to perform! The Kindle e-book edition is only $2.99, with all royalties going to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Prefer the paperback edition? Get it from Amazon, or order your own personalized autographed copy directly from Gregg Oppenheimer (with all proceeds donated to charity).
"A must-have for true Lucy lovers." - TV Guide Online
Hear the World Premiere Production
Download the entire 2018 world premiere performance of
LUCY LOVES DESI: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom for only $4.95. Released as "I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom," starring Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy) as Lucille Ball, Oscar Nuñez (The Office) as Desi Arnaz, and Seamus Dever (Castle) as Jess Oppenheimer. "Marvelous performances. Oscar Nuñez and Sarah Drew capture every nuance." - AudioFile Magazine
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