For the third year, we are thrilled to host a staged reading by acclaimed playwright Luke Yankee. Marilyn, Mom & Me brings to the stage the captivating story of Yankee’s mother and her close friendship with Marilyn Monroe, and how deeply it impacted both Heckart and her son.

In 1956, when Broadway character actress Eileen Heckart was cast as Marilyn Monroe's best friend in the film, Bus Stop, Monroe, the ultimate "method actress", set out to make Heckart her best friend in real life. 40 years later, her son Luke tries to unravel his complex relationship with his mother by better understanding her intense friendship with one of the biggest movie stars of all time.

Cast and Crew:

Morgan Fairchild: Eileen Heckart
Alisha Sopher: Marilyn Monroe
Luke Yankee: Himself
Amber Liekhus: Ella Fitzgerald/Rosetta Le Noire
Noah Wagner: Joshua Logan/Arthur Miller/Laurence Olivier
Barbara Niles: Narrator
Don Hill: Director
Shay Garber: Production Stage Manager
Michael Gribble: Production Coordinator

Ticket Details:

February 28

VIP $150: Best seating and access to the post-show reception and a photo opportunity with Eileen Heckart's Oscar.
GA+ $125: Preferred seating
GA  $75: Standard seating
Optional Add-On $40: GA and GA+ ticket holders may add the post-show reception and a photo opportunity with Eileen Heckart's Oscar.

March 1

GA  $75: Standard seating.
Includes a talkback and audience Q&A after the performance

Bar by LIVS Palm Springs

Due to unforeseen circumstances Michael Learned is not able to participate in this production.

We wish to express our gratitude to the Performers’ Unions: ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS, AMERICAN, GUILD OF VARIETY ARTISTS, SAG-AFTRA through Theatre Authority, Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the Artists to appear in this program.