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Mostly Cloudy "Babalu-cy! The Art of Desi Arnaz" performed at Hofstra University
Desi Arnaz is the focus of a musical show that examines the beloved entertainer's life and career
Writer/creator Greg Purnhagen shines a spotlight on the life and career of the great Cuban-American entertainer in this award-winning show. It has its Long Island premiere at Hofstra University on Saturday, March 27, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. Joined by a seven-piece band and a certain crazy redhead, Mr. Purnhagen performs songs associated with Desi Arnaz’s career, giving the audience a new appreciation of his many contributions to American popular culture and music. You’ll find yourself ready to jump up and join in the conga line! Get out your straw hat and sing along to “Cuban Pete,” “ I Love Lucy,” “ I’m in Love With the Dragon’s Dinner,” “We’re Having a Baby,” “Cielito Lindo,” “I’ll See You in C-U-B-A,” “The Straw Hat Song,” and, of course, “Babalu.” Tickets are $19, $17 seniors and students, $10 children under 12; available at (516) 463-6644. Hofstra University’s Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave., South Campus, Hempstead.
