Abraham Discusses 'Merchant' and 'Malta,' Feb. 26

Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham, who is currently starring in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and Marlowe's The Jew of Malta in repertory, will discuss those plays at the main branch of the New York Public Library (42nd St. and 5th Ave.) at the Celeste Bartos Forum on Feb. 26 at 7 PM.

Abraham is currently playing Shylock and Barabas, respectively, at the Duke on 42nd Street.  Theatre for a New Audience presents the two plays.

An Oscar-winner for his turn as Salieri in Amadeus, Abraham has appeared on Broadway in Triumph of Love, A Month in the Country, Angels in America, Legend, The Ritz and Bad Habits, among others.  He has also been seen in many other films.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, or $10 for library donors, seniors, students with valid ID.  Call NYPL's Cullman Center at (212) 930-9213 or email csw@nypl.org for more information.  Visit www.tfana.org for more information on Theatre for a New Audience.

Photo of F. Murray Abraham by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.