‘Lucy Loves Desi’ play to be staged at Byham Theater
Lucille Ball’s iconic series, “I Love Lucy,” remains one of the most groundbreaking and influential shows in television history, paving the way for many of today’s comediennes while forcing Hollywood to begin dealing with the rising power and influence of women artists on-screen and behind the scenes.
Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer spins the witty tale of Lucy’s battles with CBS over the ideas that changed the face of television forever in the show “Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom.”
The show will be staged at the Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
Tickets can be purchased at trustarts.org or by calling 412-456-6666. For groups of 10 or more, call 412-471-6930.