AUGUST 18, 2026 @ 7pm
Love Letters Benefit Performance
By A.R. Gurney
Starring PATRICK DUFFY (“Dallas” and “Step by Step”)
and LINDA PURL (“The Office” and “Happy Days”)
ABOUT THE SHOW
Experience one of the most beloved plays of the American theatre, performed by one of today’s most cherished real-life couples. Pulitzer Prize finalist A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters follows the extraordinary lifelong relationship between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III through more than fifty years of letters, notes, and cards. Filled with wit, humor, longing, and unforgettable moments of joy and heartbreak, this deeply moving play reminds us that some of life’s greatest love stories are written one letter at a time.
Beloved television and stage stars Patrick Duffy (“Dallas”, “Step by Step”) and Linda Purl (“Happy Days”, “The Office”, Broadway and concert stages around the world) bring warmth, grace, and remarkable authenticity to this poignant reading. Their genuine affection and extraordinary chemistry illuminate every word, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience that is by turns hilarious, nostalgic, and profoundly touching.
SHOW-ONLY TICKETS
$89.50 (Reading and $20 Tax-Deductible Contribution to Rubicon)
VIP EXPERIENCE
$164.50 (Premium Seats for Reading, “Breaking Bread” Reception with Patrick and Linda, and $70 Tax-Deductible Contribution to Rubicon)
“BREAKING BREAD WITH PATRICK AND LINDA” RECEPTION
Those who purchase VIP tickets will support Rubicon’s artistic and educational programs, while enjoying prime center section seats. After the show, VIP guests are invited to “Break Bread with Patrick and Linda” downstairs in The Rose Room. Attendees will enjoy a reception of red and white wines, non-alcoholic beverages, artisan cheeses, olive oil and balsamic, fresh fruit and charcuterie served with warm sliced “Duffy’s Dough” breads, made from sourdough starter that has been in Patrick’s family for 70 years. For those who may not know, “Duffy’s Dough” is sold through Kroger’s – Ralph’s locally – with 100% of proceeds going towards hunger relief. As a thank you for helping Rubicon “raise dough” tonight, VIP attendees will receive a sample item to take home and enjoy.
Interested in Sponsoring? Call Perla or Karyl Lynn at 805.667.2912, ext. 225