Steve Martin’s absurd play comes to Lionheart

Lionheart Theatre Company in Historic Norcross will invite audiences to a seedy Parisian café and unending laughter café in Steve Martin’s absurd comedy “Picasso at the Au Lapin Agile,” March 8 – 24.

The long-running off-Broadway 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. The show is recommended for mature audiences.

“I’m thrilled to bring the zany and hilarious wit of this comedy legend, to the Lionheart Stage,” said the show’s director Scott King. “I hope to add my own spin on comedy while honoring Martin's genius, which will surely shine as audiences are able to see our amazingly talented cast of actors bring the play to life.”

King is one of Lionheart Theatre's veteran directors with his two most recent directing credits being "You

The set of the play came together through a Norcross-based artistic collaboration. Lionheart set designer Tanya Moore recruited members of Norcross’ Kudzu Art Zone to provide dozens of original sketches and paintings to decorate the café walls.

"This is the beauty of community theatre," said Moore. "We have so many talented local friends and neighbors who contribute to this and many of our shows. I'm so thankful for the enthusiasm and talent provided by the folks at Kudzu."

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” will play March 8-24 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, and the price includes a dessert. In addition, Lionheart again offer its popular champagne brunch provided by Sizzling Peach on March 10. Tickets for the brunch and show are $35.

Tickets are available at www.lionhearttheatre.org. For more information, contact Lionheart Theatre at 770-885-0425.