The Stage Door Theater announces: “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” by Steve Martin to showcase July 27 – Aug. 12, 2023, at The Electric Theater. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Aug. 5.
The Stage Door is excited to announce their Summer Comedy Play, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” written by famous comedian, Steve Martin and directed by local Utah resident, Kelly Thomas
Show description
Paris, 1904. Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar … .This is the setup for Steve Martin’s long-running, off-Broadway, absurdist comedy, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.”
The show places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in the famous Parisian cabaret, The Lapin Agile, 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.
As the wine and wit flow, the egos ignite and the fate of the 20th century is celebrated as these giants of discovery are met by bar regulars in hilarious discussion about science, inspiration, art, love, heartache and what it means to be right on the edge of doing something great with ones’ life.
In his first comedy for the stage, the brilliant comic genius and renowned actor and screenwriter, Martin, plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune that promises gut-busting laughter and infectious hope for a better tomorrow.
The amazingly talented cast includes some of Southern Utah’s best actors with experiences from both the stage and screen. St. George favorites returning to The Stage Door include Coy Andrew Shinn Jr as Pablo Picasso (A Bedfull of Foreigners, The Full Monty, Rock of Ages); Eric Liebhardt as Albert Einstein (Something Rotten, Rent); R Scott Zaborski as Sagot (Legally Blonde, What About Boys, and self-written A Thoroughfare for Freedom Beat); Chops Downward as Freddy (SoU Improv); Jalee Scott as The Countess (Boeing Boeing, The Full Monty, and current Co-Artistic Director of the Stage Door Theater); and Utah acting legend Dean Jones as Gaston (Red, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Rock of Ages).
Newcomers to the St. George theater scene include Maren Smith as Suzanne who joins the cast after appearing in Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga film trilogy (currently filming in Utah) and award-winning stunt actor Kelly Bellini as Germaine whose film and television credits include Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame (SAG Award Winner), Marvel’s Black Panther (SAG Award Winner), Westworld (SAG Award Nom), and The Walking Dead (SAG Award Nom). Rounding out the cast are recent Pine View Theater graduates CJ Adams as Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, Tyler Burton as the Visitor, and Addicca Burgy as the Female Admirer.
About Steve Martin
Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award, five Grammy awards, an Emmy, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors. As an author, Martin’s work includes the novel “An Object of Beauty,” the play “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a collection of comic pieces, “Pure Drivel,” a bestselling novella, “Shopgirl,” and his memoir “Born Standing Up.”
Martin’s films include “The Jerk,” “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” “Roxanne,” “Parenthood,” “L.A. Story,” “Bowfinger,” and the “Father of the Bride” franchise. He is currently starring in the award-winning series “Only Murders in the Building” for Hulu.
Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/73032
About the Stage Door
The Stage Door is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Southern Utah. With over 100 years of combined theater and performing arts experience, our board and the staff have a proven track record in theater, production, and vocal arts.
If there is a passion for the performing arts, there is no better place for youth who aspire to gain confidence, education and appreciation in the arts, to receive training, or for the professional artist to find additional training and support. The Stage Door offers mentorship opportunities, master classes and other special events. Our Broadway theater season offers an excellent selection of theater productions and concerts each year.
The Stage Door seeks to inspire, educate and transform the aspiring theater artists and provides resources, training, support, and performance opportunities for both the amateur and the professional performer. We aim to share with our audiences art they would not otherwise be exposed to in our area. We support not only our dream, but the dreams of others in the artistic community.
The Stage Door is currently in residence at The Electric Theatre in St. George, Utah.