Picasso at the Lapin Agile

This absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Steve Martin plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements, prospects, and other fanciful topics, with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’s agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly philosopher, and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark-haired singer, time-warped in from a later era.

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE

A comedy by Steve Martin

Directed by Bill Martinak

PERFORMANCES:

September 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21