Events ArtisTree's Music Theatre Festival Presents: Souvenir

Dubbed by her critics as the "Dire Diva of Din," passionate music lover and wealthy socialite, Florence Foster Jenkins enjoyed a remarkably successful concert career even though she was unburdened by talent and deliriously tone deaf. Her story is told through the eyes of her pianist, Cosme McMoon. A truly talented musician, he regards her at first as a little more than an easy way to pay the rent, but his initial contempt gives way to reluctant admiration, then friendship and a unique kind of love. Their bizarre partnership yielded off-key recitals that earned them standing ovations and cultish fame-culminating in a sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall. Get to know this epic musical odd-couple in "Souvenir", a tuneful comedy which beguiles the hopeful artist that lives in us all. Florence Foster Jenkins true story was recently told in the Oscar nominated film starring Meryl Streep.

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Aug 29-Sept 1; Sept 4-8; Sept 11-14 (2pm, 3pm & 7:30pm show times varying by day)