The Lucie Files

March-April, 2006
LUCIE'S CALENDAR

May, 2007 - LUCIE ARNAZ IN CONCERT: A DAUGHTER'S TRIBUTE

From May 25-27, Lucie will be in Jamestown, NY, to join with other special guests in celebrating the legacy of her parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.  Lucie will give her own special tribute concert in salute to the music of her father on May 27th, at 7:30pm at the Reg Lenna Civic Centre in Jamestown.  The concert will feature a full band comprised of some of Lucie's favourite musicians from across America.  Don't miss the opportunity to catch Lucie in concert with special grand finale gala following.

Also during the weekend, on Saturday, May 26th at 8pm, TV Land will be presenting the fourth Legacy Of Laughter seminar (appropriately abbreviated to LOL).  The interactive LOL seminar, which celebrates and explores the healing powers of humour, will be moderated by Lucie Arnaz and features a selection of panel guests including- Sebastien Gendry, director of the American School of Laughter Yoga; Nancy Leff, director of Leff-Laffs Communications and author of Life: A Laffing Matter; Gary Peters, artist and member of Jamestown’s own comedy improv troupe, The Unexpected Guests; and Sr. Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, author of Tickle Your Soul: Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often.

Don't miss these three events featuring Lucie - The Legacy Of Laughter, Lucie In Concert and Grand Finale Gala.  For more info and to order tickets, visit the Lucy-Desi Center's website at lucy-desi.com.

April, 2007 - TV LAND HALL OF FAME

On Saturday, April 14, 2007, Lucie, together with her brother, Desi, were on hand at the TV Land Awards to accept a Legend Award in honour of their mother, Lucille Ball.  The TV Land Awards, which was hosted by Kelly Ripa and aired on April 22 on TV Land (with subsequent broadcasts following, including April 25th as originally announced), paid tribute to the TV show, I Love Lucy (which starred Lucie's parents), and also featured a host of other celebrity guests from the world of classic television.

March 2007 - LUCIE IN L.O.L.

The third Legacy Of Laughter (appropriately abbreviated to LOL) was held at the Historic Boulder Theatre in Boulder City, Nevada on March 3, 2007.  The interactive LOL seminar, moderated by Lucie Arnaz, featured a selection of panel guests including Desi Arnaz, Jr, Sean Astin and Christina Carroll and was completely sold out!  Click here for more details and to see a full description of the event and guests!

March, 2007 - LUCIE'S HAWAIIAN ROMANCE

From March 6-8, Lucie was in Hawaii appearing in a series of concerts in salute to The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written. Presented by the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii, the Return To Romance concert festival also featured performances by Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patti Austin and Natalie Cole, amongst many others.  Click here for more info and details of the event!

February, 2007 - LUCIE & ALL THAT JAZZ

Lucie recently performed at Jazz at the Lincoln Center in NYC in a tribute to lyricists Marilyn and Alan Bergman.  The event, which took place on February 2, 2007, was musically directed by Billy Stritch and also featured performances by Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lilias White, and Tony Bennett, among other fabulous guests.

December 6, 2006 - LUCIE TO HOST!

Lucie will on hand to host the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Ceremony on Thursday Dec 14, 2006!  Lucie will be inducting Hall of Fame recipient, talk show host Regis Philbin.  Other inductees include Tom Brokaw (Special Correspondent, "NBC Nightly News"); Leonard Goldberg (TV/Film producer, "Charlie's Angels," "Starsky & Hutch," "Brian's Song"); James Burrows (Award-winning producer/director, "Will & Grace," "Cheers," "Frasier," "Friends"); William Shatner (Emmy-Award winning actor, "Boston Legal").  The other presenters joining Lucie for the inductions include Maria Shriver (First Lady of California); Sumner Redstone (Chairman and CEO, Viacom); Grant Tinker (Former Chairman and CEO of NBC; Co-founder MTM Enterprises); Elizabeth Shatner (Equestrian).  The ceremony will be held at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Hollywood.

November 19, 2006 - 
Life Lectures from Lucie & Larry

Lucie and Larry recently held a successful class at the University of Miami in Florida with the UM's performing arts students, discussing aspects of making a life in the theatre.  Click here to read the University's online newsletter, featuring the story on Lucie and Larry!

November 10, 2006 - Lucie at Birdland

Lucie caught up with a few of her über talented buddies at Birdland, the renowned jazz hotspot in NYC last Monday, Nov. 6, 2006 and has shared a few photos with us from the evening.  Check 'em out below!

Lucie's Birdland Buddies
With my pal, showbiz wiz and multimedia mogul, Doug Denoff.	With Cast Party staple and saloon singer extraordinaire, Miss Lodi Carr.
My favorite shot ever taken of one of my very favorite people on the planet, Jim Caruso, the creator and host of Cast Party (now at the legendary Birdland every Monday night).

Thanks to Lucie and Mark Rupp for the photos!

November 6, 2006 - Luckinbill's Hemingway

A note from Lucie:

Dear Friends, Larry Luckinbill will be reading his solo presentation of HEMINGWAY Friday, November 17th, 7pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre 549 West 52nd Street, New York City, 2nd Floor The reading will benefit EST and ALL Tickets are only $10!! For information and to reserve a seat call 212/ 352/3101 or www.theatremania.com We hope that you can join us and if you could circulate this invitation to any other like minded souls who you think might enjoy this experience, we wouldn't mind one bit. You know how nice it is to play to a full house! Happy Thanksgiving, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill (aka Mrs. Hemingway)

 

October 16, 2006 - Lucie in Neil Simon Salute, PBS Nov 20th!

Lucie was on hand on Oct 15 to salute Neil Simon as he received The Kennedy Centre Mark Twain Prize for Humour.  Both Lucie and Robert Klein tributed Neil with a rendition of selections from "They're Playing Our Song," one of Neil's many masterpieces which both Lucie and Robert Klein originally brought to life on Broadway in 1979.  The show will go to air on PBS, Monday, Nov 20th at 9pm EST.  Click here for more info and click here to see some photos from the event! 

October 15, 2006 - Lucie & Larry in "ALL ABOUT EVE" Reading, NYC

Lucie and Larry Luckinbill will be appearing in a reading of "All About Eve" as a benefit for the Abingdon Theatre Company in NYC on Monday, October 16, 2006.  The Gala, which includes dinner and cocktails, will be held at The Players Club on Gramercy Park South at 6:30pm and features other notables including Charles Busch (Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Psycho Beach Party), Martha Plimpton (Hurlyburly), Marc Kudisch (of Broadway's Thoroughly Modern Millie and Assassins), Carole Monferdini and Michael Riedel.  For more information, please visit BroadwayWorld.com.

September 3, 2006 - FAREWELL, SCOUNDRELS!

It's with great sadness that Broadway bids farewell to the fabulous musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as it bows out for a final performance on Sunday, September 3, 2006.  Lucie had to take leave from her performances as the wealthy socialite, Muriel Eubanks, while she recovers from knee surgery.  But, upon hearing of the impending closing of the show, Lucie has made an early return to the stage, recovering knee and all, to carry Muriel deservedly to the end of her run in Broadway's Imperial Theatre.  If, like me, you're unable to be there in person to see the final shows of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, let the following note from Lucie wonderfully transport you to first row...

August 15, 2006 - UPDATE ON LUCIE'S KNEE SURGERY

August 8, 2006 - GET WELL SOON, LUCIE!!

Lucie has suffered an unfortunate and rather painful injury to her knee, which will be resulting in her absence from DRS for the next few weeks. Please read her note below, and keep this in mind if you plan to make a trip to The Imperial to see Lucie in the near future.  Get well soon, Lucie!!  We wish you a wonderfully speedy recovery!!

May, 2007 - COMPETITION CLOSED

WIN TICKETS TO LUCIE'S CONCERT!!!!!!!!! (COMPETITION CLOSED)

In our first competition on LucieArnaz.com, here's your chance to win tickets to Lucie's upcoming concert in Jamestown, NY!!!  Three double passes are up for grabs for the concert on May 27th, which will be held during Lucy-Desi Days in Jamestown, NY, featuring a full band comprised of Lucie's favourite musicians in tribute to the music of her father, Desi Arnaz.  To enter the competition, correctly answer the following question:

Q. In her album, "Just In Time," what is the title of the song Lucie sings in tribute to her father, Desi Arnaz?

To submit your entry, send an email to laura@luciearnaz.com with your name, contact phone number and answer to the competition question above.  HINT: The answer is found somewhere on Lucie's website!

Winners will be selected at random from all the competition entries with the correct answer.

GOOD LUCK!

August 7, 2006 - LUCIE TOPS NEW YORK COOL

The NY entertainment raconteur, New York Cool, has posted a fab review for Lucie's Birthday Bash at Birdland. Click here to check out the article and see even more great photos from the evening!

July 25, 2006 - LUCIE'S BIRTHDAY RECAP!

Lucie performs for her Birthday Bash at Birdland:

	Valerie Pettiford performs as one of Lucie's guests
Phoebe Snow takes the stage
Thanks to Mark Rupp for these great photos!

A Birdland note from Lucie:

July 17, 2006 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUCIE!!!

Many thanks to all those who have sent in their birthday wishes to Lucie.  Please continue to send 'em in, all messages will be passed along to Lucie on July 19.  For everyone going to Lucie's Birthday Bash at Birdland tonight, have a blast!!

  LUCIE'S BIRTHDAY BASH - SOLD OUT!!!

Here's hoping you managed to grab your tickets for Lucie's Birthday Bash at Birdland, because it has completely sold out!!  Lucie's Birthday Bash at Birdland is being held on Monday night July 17, Lucie's birthday, at the famous Birdland jazz hot spot, where you will be treated to performances (more like party in song!) by Lucie and many of her pals.  Birdland is located at 315, West 44th, between 8th and 9th in NYC and you can visit the Birdland website at www.Birdlandjazz.com

July 1, 2006 - LUCIE IN THE MEDIA

Check out some of these great articles recently published about Lucie and her return to Broadway.

June 6, 2006 - Broadway.com
Q&A: Lucie Arnaz - by Kathy Henderson

June 30, 2006 - Playbill Online
Lucie Comes Home - by Harry Haun

June 8, 2006 - LUCIE & LIZA AT BILLY STRITCH'S SHOW

Thanks to Mark, here are some photos from Billy Stritch's show on Sunday, June 4, with Lucie, Larry and Liza Minnelli (see further photos underneath description*).  About the fabulous show, Lucie says: 

 "We were there Sunday evening after my Sunday matinee performance June 4th.  Billy Stritch was in rare form. Never has he sung better. It was a beautifully produced event- a wonderful selection of Torme' tunes and his band rocked. Michael Feinstein was there- the master musical historian and he was revelling in Billy's choices. And it was a such a delightful surprise to see my pal, Liza, after way too long.  She and I huddled together and teared up a bit when Billy started to introduce "Breezin' Along With The Breeze". He explained to the audience that it was from the film "The Long Long Trailer", directed by Vincent Minnelli and starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and during the song we just automatically started quietly singing along with him, harmonizing in each others ears. Nice moment. Nice memory."

* Lucie & Larry Luckinbill, Billy Stritch (blue shirt) and Liza Minnelli, after Billy's show, June 4, 2006.

June 8, 2006 - LUCIE AT THE WORLD THEATRE AWARDS

Lucie was a special guest presenter at the 62nd Annual Theatre World Awards on June 6, 2006.  Other award presenters included Liza Minnelli and Lucie's DRS co-star Jonathan Pryce, and recipients included Harry Connick, Jr (his song, "Recipe for Love" is included on Lucie's album, Just In Time) and Maria Friedman, Lucie's co-star in West End's Witches Of Eastwick). Read more about the TWAs and see some great photos from the BroadwayWorld.com website!

Lucie Arnaz & Maria Friedman	Lucie presents at the 62nd Annual Theatre World Awards

June 4, 2006 - CATCH LUCIE ON "THE EARLY SHOW" MON, JUNE 5

June 7 - UPDATE!  Watch a clip of Lucie's appearance on The Early Show on Youtube, thanks to Josh!  Lucie will appear on "The Early Show" on CBS, Monday, June 5, 2006 to welcome the "My Broadway Debut" winners.
 
From the CBS website: MY BROADWAY DEBUT WINNERS: Last week we introduced you to ten musical theater students from across the country determined to make it to Broadway. They auditioned with us live each day EARLY SHOW viewers picked their favorites. We talk to the stars of the show where they'll make their Broadway debut, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. After a special duet performance from Lucie Arnaz and Jonathan Pryce, we'll reveal the winners of My Broadway Debut...and then they'll be whisked off to rehearse for their big night.
Check out the video link, with a clip of Lucie from the CBS Early Show website (select the link that says "Watch: 'Broadway Debut' Reality Show").

May 23, 2006 - LUCIE KNOCKS 'EM OUT IN "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS"

Lucie opened in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 to a sell-out audience and huge fanfare.  Lucie plays the role of Muriel Eubanks, replacing Joanna Gleason who finished up with the role in April.  Check out these excellent photo coverages of Lucie's opening night, thanks to Broadway.com and BroadwayWorld.com !!  Also, take a peek at photos 3, 12 & 13 on Gregory Jbara's (André from DRS) dressingroom camera for some gorgeous photos backstage!

May 6, 2006 - LUCIE IN DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - NEW DATE

Due to the recent changes in performance dates for "Sonia Flew" in Florida, Lucie's opening night in Broadway's "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" has now been moved forward to May 23, 2006.  Update your calendars!!

April 14, 2006 - UPDATE ON "SONIA FLEW"

As you may have heard through recent reports, the future of Lucie's upcoming play, Sonia Flew was uncertain as of yesterday.  The historical Coconut Grove Playhouse, where the play was scheduled to run from April 18 - May 7, had to unexpectedly close its doors.  Read more about it through this article "Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse Reopens, with Arnaz' Help" from BroadwayWorld.com.  Through Lucie's efforts in fundraising, Sonia Flew has been saved and will follow through with its two week run in the Coconut Grove Playhouse as originally scheduled.  However, the following week's run at the Parker Playhouse will not go ahead.  There is a possibility though that the play may continue this extra week instead in the CG Playhouse (more information as the date draws closer).  In the meantime though, please help support the beautiful Coconut Grove Playhouse in any way you can, help revive a historic part of South Florida and come and see Lucie Arnaz & Kate Luckinbill in the wonderful Sonia Flew!

April 13, 2006 - NEW LUCIE ARNAZ PHOTO ALBUM!!

With many thanks to Greg Pace and his outstanding photography, LucieArnaz.com is proud to present the future of "Lucie's Photo Album!"  Very much "in the works," you can currently see an album of photos from the 2004 Tony Awards, all photos taken by Greg Pace.  Further photos and albums added to LucieArnaz.com will be featured in this way.  All comments & suggestions welcome!

April 1, 2006 - LUCIE IN "SONIA FLEW"

Don't forget to make your reservations to see Lucie in Florida!!  From Tuesday, April 18th through to Sunday, May 14th, Lucie will be appearing in SONIA FLEW, a new play by Melinda Lopez, at The Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami Beach, Florida.  Lucie will be co-starring with her daughter, Katharine Luckinbill.  The play runs for 3 weeks at the Coconut Grove Playhouse (previews April 18-20; show running April 21 - May 7) and then opens a 1 week run (Tuesday May 9 - Sunday, May 14) at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale.  For more information & tickets, call 305-442-4000, or book at the Coconut Grove Playhouse's website.

March 21, 2006 - DIRTY ROTTEN LUCIE!

LUCIE IS BACK ON BROADWAY!!  Lucie Arnaz is set to co-star in the smash hit Broadway musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!!  On May 30, Lucie will be taking over the role of Muriel after Joanna Gleason, who currently plays the character, leaves the show.  As Lucie tells us, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is my favorite Broadway musical of last season! Joanna Gleason is leaving and I couldn't be happier to be filling her Ferragamos. Jonathan Pryce and Rachel York have just recently joined the company, Norbert is still knockin' 'em dead every night and the show is hotter than ever. I will take over the role around June 1st. But, please give me a week or so not to be tripping on the turntable. After taking over a role in My One And Only, I know what it feels like to leap onto these moving trains-thrilling and horribly scary!"  Congratulations, Lucie, we're looking forward to it!!  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been heralded "...Superior in every way. One of the liveliest, funniest best-performed musicals in years" by New York Post, and "...a pluperfect hit!" by The Wall Street Journal.  Click here to visit the official Dirty Rotten Scoundrels website and to learn more about the show.

Friday, March 10th- Hosting a screening of my 1980 film THE JAZZ SINGER on its 25th anniversary release with a Q&A following at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut.  For more information, phone (203) 438-5795 or visit The Ridgefield Playhouse.

Saturday, March 11th- Performing a 90 minute cabaret concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with musical director, Ron Abel.  Starting at 8pm, ticket prices range from $45-$55.  For more information, phone (203) 438-5795 or visit The Ridgefield Playhouse.

(event has been cancelled) Monday, March 13th- Performing in concert with Ron Abel for Classical Action, (a fundraising program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS) aboard the luxury yacht, SEA DREAM II in St. Bart's.

Saturday, March 25th- Performing my orchestra show for the Palm Springs Museum Fundraising Gala in Palm Springs, California.  The show begins at 5pm and tickets can be purchased by calling Lisa Vossler at 760-325-7186 extension 144.  Visit the Palm Springs Museum's website for more information.

Tuesday, April 18th thru Sunday, May 14th- Appearing in SONIA FLEW, a new play by Melinda Lopez, at The Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami Beach, Florida and co-starring for the very first time with my daughter, Katharine Luckinbill!  For tickets, call 305-442-4000, or book at the Coconut Grove Playhouse's website.

January 6, 2006 - 
TRIBUTE TO KIETH DODGE

Lucie with longtime friend and business manager, Kieth Dodge.

November 25, 2005 -

Following the recent success of the first "Legacy Of Laughter" seminar, held on the east coast in Jamestown, NY, Lucie Arnaz will moderate a subsequent LOL seminar on the west coast.  With a host of noted experts who use humour in their everyday personal and professional lives, the seminar will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 8pm, at the Howard Fine Acting Studio in Hollywood, California.  Seating is strictly limited.  Tickets are $35 each and can be ordered online or by phone through the Lucy-Desi Center.  For more information, please see the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center's official release.

Promo poster for "Legacy of Laughter"

LUCIE IN OKLAHOMA!

After great accolades for her recent shows on the west and east coasts of the US, this is your chance to catch Lucie Arnaz in the centre of the country, in Oklahoma! Lucie will be performing with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings in Edmond, central Oklahoma, in the Mitchell Hall Theatre on December 3, 2005 for a 7:30pm show.  Reservations can be made by ringing the University of Central Oklahoma's Mitchell Hall Box Office at (405) 974-3375.  For more information about the venue and Lucie's performance, please visit the University of Central Oklahoma's website.

September 27, 2005 -

Lucie Arnaz will take part in a Legacy Of Laughter panel discussion in Jamestown, NY on October 15, 2005.  Lucie will moderate a seminar on the celebration of humour, with special guests who will share their own personal stories of the healing powers of humour in their lives.  Tickets are $20 and seating is strictly limited.  For more information, please see the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center's release or visit the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center's website at www.lucy-desi.com.

Promo poster for "Legacy of Laughter"

September 3, 2005 - THE GULF COAST TRAGEDIES

In the midst of her performances and with a show on tonight in California, Lucie would like to send out the following message:

August 19, 2005 - LUCIE LIVE!

Check out Lucie's latest concert dates!  Lucie Arnaz is performing in several venues through the USA during the coming months.  For those on the west coast, catch Lucie's acclaimed nightclub act in California!  Lucie will be performing in Palmdale at the Palmdale Playhouse on Saturday, September 3rd at 8pm.  For more information and ticket bookings, contact the Palmdale Playhouse on (661) 267-5684, or check out the City Of Palmdale's calendar of events (click on September 3rd) or the concert flyer for further details.

For those on the east coast, you can catch Lucie's brilliant cabaret act in New York, on Long Island at the Tilles Center on Saturday, September 24th.  There will be two performances, at 8pm and 10pm.  Tickets go on sale in September and can be ordered through the Center's website, or by ringing (516-299-3100).  Click here for more information about Lucie's concerts and the Tilles Center.

June 30, 2005 - LUCIE PLAYED OUR SONG IN PITTSBURGH!

Lucie performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in June, for a salute to Marvin Hamlisch.  Marvin Hamlisch, permanent conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony, is one of the entertainment industry's leading musical composers.  The hits of Hamlisch's repertoire include the big screen's "The Way We Were" and Broadway's "They're Playing Our Song."  This musical salute was a brilliant success and reunited Lucie with her "They're Playing Our Song" co-star, Robert Klein, where they performed some of the hit numbers from this top Broadway show.  Lucie also performed some selections from her own cabaret act.  The show ran from June 2-5 at the Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall.  Click here for more information and to visit the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's website!

March 11, 2005 - LUCY'S CHILDHOOD HOME SAVED FOR MUSEUM!

Lucille Ball's childhood home n Celoron, NY was recently purchased by William and Mary Rapaport, two fans who have so generously donated the house for use by the Lucy-Desi Museum!  Click here to read the official press release!

March, 2005 - LUCIE IN "ANN AND DEBBIE"

Lucie Arnaz returned to the Coconut Grove Playhouse, starring in the world premiere of the new play, "Ann and Debbie." This two-person comedy, written by Lionel Goldstein, was billed as a witty, elegant, Noel Coward-worthy "New York tale of friendship, secrets and lies." "Ann and Debbie" also starred Elizabeth Ashley and ran from March 15 - April 10.  Click here for more information about Coconut Grove Playhouse, and click here to read an article about the play from Playbill Online.

Poster for "Ann and Debbie"

Jan. 13, 2005 - LUCIE PAYS TRIBUTE TO CY COLEMAN

The stars were in full shine at the Majestic Theatre on Monday, January 10th, 2004 as the best of Broadway paid tribute to beloved composer, Cy Coleman.  Lucie and her daughter, Katharine Luckinbill performed Coleman's "Hey, Look Me Over" from his first Broadway musical, "Wildcat."  Click here to see some fabulous photos and reviews from the event!! 

December 16, 2004
LUCIE IN "THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!"

Dec. 16, 2004  LUCIE IN THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!

Lucie in "That's Kentertainment!"
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November 16, 2004
LUCIE & HOLLYWOOD HELP HOLLYGROVE

November 15, 2004
LUCIE IN CALIFORNIA!

Nov. 15, 2004  LUCIE IN CALIFORNIA!

Lucie Arnaz's shows in Orange County were such a smashing success that Lucie was asked to return for further performances in Hollywood!   Lucie Arnaz performed her acclaimed cabaret show at the Orange County Performing Arts Centre from October 5-9.  Soon after, due to popular demand to she was asked to return to perform in The Cinegrill at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, from November 9-13.  All shows were a complete sell-out! 

"A sensational two week turn at the new Feinstein's At the Regency Club on Park Avenue ...She reigned supreme...A neatly designed act with an infectious lets-have-a-party demeanor."
--Robert Osbourne, the Hollywood Reporter

Lucie pamphlet advertisement for her shows in Orange County.
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September 22, 2004
HERE'S LUCY!

Sept. 22, 2004  HERE'S LUCY! 

Here's Lucy was recently nominated for "Best 1960s Series" in the 2004 DVD Awards poll!  The highly anticipated DVD release of Here's Lucy is upon us!  The best of this celebrated television show co-starring Lucie Arnaz (along with Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon and Desi Arnaz, Jr) is now available for purchase in its digitally enhanced DVD form.  The DVDs were released on August 17th, click here to order your copy today!!  If you already have the DVDs, why not send in your comments?  So far, the DVDs have received rave reviews.  Click here to read what others have said about the Here's Lucy DVDs!

DVD cover for the "Here's Lucy" DVDs.
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July 6, 2004
LUCIE STARS IN THE COLORADO FESTIVAL OF WORLD THEATRE!

July 6, 2004  LUCIE STARS IN THE COLORADO FESTIVAL OF WORLD THEATRE!

From July 15th-17th, 2004, Lucie will be performing in the Second Annual Colorado Festival Of World Theatre, in Colorado Springs!  Lucie will take the stage, performing her special Cabaret Show on Thursday evening, July 15th and joining other guest stars in a Gala Fundraiser on Saturday evening, July 17th, 2004.  To read more about the festival, shows, venue and the fundraising, please click here.

May 26, 2004  LUCIE & JIM BAILEY! 

Don't forget that Lucie Arnaz is to be a special guest at the "Lucy" festivities (Lucy-Desi Days, 2004) in Jamestown, New York this weekend!  The fabulous Jim Bailey will be the headline act of the show on Saturday evening, May 29, "I Remember Lucy: An Evening With Jim Bailey."  Bailey will be joined on stage by his special guest, Lucie Arnaz, for a memorable evening of unexpected fun, storytelling and musical surprises, followed by a private party to be held afterwards.  Fans came to love Jim and Lucie together after their appearance in the 1972 episode of Here's Lucy, "Lucy and Jim Bailey," where Jim not only played himself on the show, but the part of legendary Phyllis Diller, too!  A particularly memorable moment was Jim and Lucie's amazing duet of "Fever!"  ....Perhaps they'll perform a rendition of it during the show?!  The festival runs from May 28-30, 2004.  If you're on of those lucky people able to go, please share your experiences with LucieArnaz.com!  For more information on the show and the Jamestown festivities, please visit The Lucy-Desi Museum. 

January, 2004
LUCIE'S NEW YEAR THANKS

LUCIE'S CABARET IS GOING ORANGE!

From October 5 - October 9, 2004 Lucie Arnaz will be performing her acclaimed cabaret show in Orange County, California!  Tickets went on sale August 15, order yours today as the concerts are nearly sold out!  Tickets are $58, call 714-556-2787 for reservations.  Click the icon to the right (above) to view the postcard flyer for the event.  Remember to check out the Orange County Performing Arts Centre's website for more details!

"A sensational two week turn at the new Feinstein's At the Regency Club on Park Avenue ...She reigned supreme...A neatly designed act with an infectious lets-have-a-party demeanor."
--Robert Osbourne, the Hollywood Reporter

Lucie's cabaret is going orange!
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July, 2004
LUCIE'S BIRTHDAY THANKS

July 6, 2004  LUCIE'S HELP IS ON THE WAY!
On August 2, 2004, Lucie Arnaz will be performing at the 10th Annual Help Is On the Way A.I.D.S Benefit at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco, CA.

May 28, 2004  LUCIE'S AUCTION FOR "SEEING THE STARS"
On May 27, 2004 The Discovery Fund For Eye Research launched its 4th annual "Seeing the Stars" celebrity charity eyewear and memorabilia auction on eBay. Lucie Arnaz has generously donated items, an I Love Lucy & Desi fun package, (click on the link to see the items!) for the auction to benefit the Discovery Fund's medical research and patient education programmes for Macular Degeneration, Keratoconus, Diabetic Retinopathy and Ocular Herpes. Please pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested, especially for such a worthy cause!

Information about the auction:
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/discoveryfund/

Lucie's items, plus other items up for auction:
http://discoveryfund.org/auction_update.html

May 26, 2004  LUCIE'S "A PICASSO!" 
Lucie Arnaz's recent performance in the new play, A Picasso in Miami, Florida at the Coconut Grove Playhouse from April 13 through May 8, 2004 was a huge success!  Written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by John Tillinger, A  Picasso was set in Paris during the height of the German Occupation.   Lucie Arnaz played the mysterious Miss Fischer, who had been hired by the Gestapo to interrogate the great Pablo Picasso regarding the authenticity of three paintings left behind by people fleeing the regime.  Sex and power collide in this suspense-filled drama which, while fictional, is nevertheless a graphic and revealing portrait of the most influential and controversial artist of the twentieth century.  A Picasso received the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre for Outstanding New Play 2003 from the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.  If you were able to attend a performance, please don't hesitate to share your experiences with LucieArnaz.com!  For more information about the Coconut Grove Playhouse, please visit their website at www.cgplayhouse.com .

Coconut Grove Playhouse
3500 Main Highway
Miami, FL 33133
Box Office:  305-422-4000

Pamphlet for "A Picasso."
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Feb. 12, 2004  SONIA BEAR!
On Sunday, February 15, 2004, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids will have their annual Broadway Bears Auction.  This year one of the Bears is Sonia Wolsk from the production of They're Playing Our Song.  The bear is signed by Lucie Arnaz, who played Sonia in this Neil Simon Broadway spectacular, and Robert Klein, who played Sonia's love interest, Vernon.  Lucie will be presenting the bear for auction during the event.  Click here to check it out and make a bid!

CBS 75th ANNIVERSARY!
Many thanks to everyone who has sent in their comments on seeing Lucie at the CBS 75th Anniversary Television Show on November 2nd!  Lucie was just stunning as always, click the photo to the right to enlarge.  Over 100 of the cream of the CBS crop gathered in New York City for this LIVE extravaganza commemorating the 75th anniversary of one of the world's leading television networks.  The special aired on CBS, Sunday evening Nov. 2, at 8pm ET/PT.  For more information, please visit CBS.

Lucie at CBS' 75th Anniversary Celebration.
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ASK LUCIE 
While Lucie's friends and fans from all over the world are able to participate in Ask Lucie through the amazing advances in computer technology, technology sometimes fails us.  An unforseen malfunction occured on July 8th, 2003 that deleted all the Ask Lucie emails sent prior to this date.  Anyone reading this message who had sent an Ask Lucie email before July 8th, could you please resend them to asklucie@luciearnaz.com ??  Please indicate if you had previously sent the email.  Many thanks, and my sincere apologies to everyone affected.
  -- Laura

UPDATES
I have recently returned from nearly a year away from my home in Australia, travelling around the world.  While on my journey, my laptop computer had a breakdown and most of my files were lost (see above!).  I was unable to directly access this website until my return home, so I apologise for the lack of updates over the past few months!  Thanks to everyone who sent in letters of concern.  But, I'm back and LucieArnaz.com will now return to its regularly scheduled programme!
  -- Laura

LAW & ORDER!
Lucie's special guest appearance on "Law & Order", on NBC,  February 26, 2003 was welcomed with outstanding reviews and ratings!
Ratings:  With Law & Order (#1 for the evening: 15.1/23) in the mix there is no stopping NBC, which bested an above average (and second place) CBS by an overall 22 percent on this final night of the February sweep. Although the absence of ABC's The Bachelorette at 9 p.m. means that NBC's The West Wing (#2 in the time period: 11.6/17) will probably skew younger, Dan Rather interviewing Saddam Hussein on CBS's 60 Minutes II (#1: 12.4/18) had a seven percent overnight rating advantage.

LUCIE SURVIVING SUCCESS

Lucie Arnaz's new CD is out!!!!  Lucie has released a new CD, "Surviving Success", a recording of her powerful, heart-warming and insightful speech.  Click here for more details and to order your copy!

Lucie's "Surviving Success".
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LUCY MERCHANDISE?

A note from Lucie Arnaz:  Looking for Lucy/Desi/I Love Lucy merchandise?  Click here to find out how to get 'em all online!

Lucie in Kansas City - A "thank you" note from Lucie Arnaz:

Lucie's "Surviving Success".
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Thank you to all those who wrote in with birthday wishes for Lucie, both through email and Lucie's Lounge.  Lucie would like to thank you all:

LUCIE, THE INSPIRATIONAL

Lucie Arnaz gave a series of inspirational speeches around the country through the first half of 2002.  Although most of the engagements were not open to the public, Lucie's appearances included Florida, Oregon, Texas, Mississippi, Canada and Missouri.  For dates and other information, please email Laura.

QUEEN KATE

Lucie's daughter, Kate Luckinbill to be Queen:  Click here to read an article from the Winchester Star.

Kate Luckinbill, her family and host family in Winchester.
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JAMESTOWN RELEASE

Jamestown Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz News - Click here to read an official release.

The Lucy-Desi Museum.
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Lucie Arnaz's interview with John Edward was featured on "Crossing Over With John Edward" on November 27, 2002. 

Lucie and John Edward in Jamestown, NY.
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ROSIE

Lucie Arnaz is featured in the March, 2002 edition of "Rosie", the Rosie O'Donnell magazine.  Click here to check out the article.

A "thank you" note from Lucie Arnaz:

  I LOVE LUCY 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

The response to Lucie's and Desi's "I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special" (which aired on CBS, November 11, 2001, 9pm-11pm) has been outstanding!  Read what viewers have to say!, or click here to find out more about the special. A big thank you to all those who sent in their reviews and opinions of the show!!

Lucie Arnaz and the I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special.
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"HEAVEN KNOWS"

Lucie Arnaz has released a special song, "Heaven Knows", to benefit the WTC Twin Towers Fund.  Click here to learn more about the song, and to hear a demo!

Lucie donated some great personal memorabilia items to eBay's "Auction For America" ("The Witches of Eastwick" memorabilia and a signed "Here's Lucy" script!), all proceeds going to the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund, specifically to aid victims of the September 11th tragedy.  Click here to learn more!

A LUCIE SLIDE SHOW!  

Lucie appeared at the Loving Lucy 2001 Convention in Burbank, CA in August, 2001.  Click here to see LucieArnaz.com's slide show from the event.  Also, photos of Lucie Arnaz in Jamestown during her appearances in August, 2001, have been added to LucieArnaz.com - click here to check them out.  For more information, visit The Lucy-Desi Museum.  Click on the following titles to read articles about Lucie's contributions to the event.
- "Lucie Arnaz Returns to Mother's Hometown"
- "A Night To Remember On Civic Centre Stage"

Lucie Arnaz and Lucy-Desi Museum Director, Ric Wyman.
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Lucie Arnaz performs at "Lucy's Birthday Bash" in Jamestown, NY.
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Lucie - A WITCH?

*** Lucie Arnaz has completed her starring run in the musical production of John Updike's "The Witches of Eastwick"!  The new Cameron Mackintosh musical opened on July 18, 2000, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.  Currently, there is talk of taking the musical to Broadway sometime in the future.  Lucie played the role of Alexandra Spoffard, the sculptress witch who could create thunder storms - the character Cher brought to life on the big screen in the 1987 movie production.  Ian McShane had the lead role as Darryl Van Horn, and Joanna Riding and Maria Friedman played the other two witches.

"The Witches of Eastwick" logo.
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Lucie's Latest Film, "Down To You"

*** Lucie Arnaz has completed her tenth film!  The Australian release date for her new movie, "Down To You" (A Miramax Film) was scheduled for June 9, 2000 for most Australian cinemas, and June 26, 2000 for Hoyts cinemas.  Lucie played the part of Freddie Prinze, Jr.'s (Al's) mother and Henry Winkler's wife.  "Down To You" opened on Jan. 21st 2000 in US cinemas, and is currently released on DVD, VHS NTSC and VHS PAL video (please note that it is no longer screening in cinemas).  To see some photos of Lucie at the "Down To You" premiere, please click here.  "Down To You" is a college-set romance, other cast members include:  Freddie Prinze, Jr., Henry Winkler, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, Ashton Kutchner and Shawn Hatosy.

Lucie Arnaz and her daughter, Kate Luckinbill at the "Down To You" premiere, Jan. 21, 2000.
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Lucie at the "Down To You" premiere
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LUCIEARNAZ.COM!

Click here to see some more photos of Lucie at Christmas!

Lucie in front of her Christmas tree, Christmas morning, 1952.
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A DATE FOR YOUR CALENDARS

*** Lucie has just finished performing her cabaret act (with several songs from her album "Just In Time", a song from her upcoming musical "The Witches of Eastwick", her special "Lucie with an I-E" and much more) at the new Feinstein's at The Regency in New York city.  To see some wonderful photos from the event, please click here.

Lucie and Desi Arnaz, Jr. at Feinstein's
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Lucie's Latest Film, "Down To You" is Finished!
*** Lucie Arnaz has completed her tenth film!  Look for Lucie playing Freddie Prinze, Jr.'s mother and Henry Winkler's wife.  To see some photos of Lucie at the "Down To You" premiere, please click here.  "Down To You" (A Miramax Film) opened on Jan. 21st 2000 in the US, and will open later in the year in Australia.  "Down To You" is a college-set romance, other cast members include:  Freddie Prinze, Jr., Henry Winkler, Selma Blair, Julia Stiles, Ashton Kutchner and Shawn Hatosy.

The "Down To You" poster.
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A DATE FOR YOUR CALENDARS

*** Lucie has just announced that she will be appearing next month at Feinstein's at The Regency, in New York city.  She will be performing her cabaret act (with several songs from her album "Just In Time") from Feb 15 - 26, 2000.  NYC residents be sure mark your calendars!

The Feinstein's ad from the New York Times
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LUCIE'S WONDERFUL TOWN

*** Lucie has just finished performing her latest musical hit, "Wonderful Town".  Performances ran from October 8-24 in San Gabriel, and October 20-31 in Glendale.  To read some wonderful reviews from the production, please click here.

The "Wonderful Town" theatre poster
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LUCIE'S WONDERFUL TOWN

*** Lucie will be performing in her latest musical, the revival of "Wonderful Town."  Dates have been scheduled for October 8-24 at the Music Theatre of Southern California in San Gabriel, and October 20-31 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.  Make sure to book your tickets!

The "Wonderful Town" theatre poster
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Lucie's Latest Film, "Down To You"

*** Lucie Arnaz is in the middle of shooting her tenth film, "Down To You".  Look for Lucie playing Freddie Prinze, Jr.'s mother and Henry Winkler's wife.  "Down To You" (A Miramax Film) is expected to open sometime around the new year in the US.  "Down To You" is a college-set romance, other cast members include:  Freddie Prinze, Jr., Henry Winkler, Selma Blair, Julia Stiles, Ashton Kutchner and Shawn Hatosy.

The "Down To You" promotional poster
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