Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a full-length play written by American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician Steve Martin in 1993. The play features the characters of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, who meet at a bar called the Lapin Agile (French: "Nimble Rabbit") in Montmartre, Paris. It is set on October 8, 1904, and both men are on the verge of disclosing amazing ideas (Einstein will publish his special theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint Les Demoiselles d'Avignon in 1907). At the Lapin Agile, they have a lengthy debate about the value of genius and talent, while interacting with a host of other characters.
1995 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
2017 | San Diego, CA (Regional) |
Revival at the Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA (Regional) |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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1996 | Obie Awards | Performance | Mark Nelson |
1996 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Off Broadway Play | 0 |
1996 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | John Gassner Playwriting Award | Steve Martin |
1995 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor - Play | Mark Nelson |
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