Hartford Stage Offers Lunchtime FreeView for Divine Rivalry 3/3

Hartford Stage continues its popular Lunchtime FreeView series at noon on Thursday, March 3 with a free look behind the scenes of its current production, the world premiere of Divine Rivalry. The event will feature a short scene from the production and chat with the actors in the production and the creative staff. Food and beverages will be on sale in the theater's lobby; attendees may also bring their own lunch.

The FreeView takes place in conjunction with the February 24 - March 20 engagement of Divine Rivalry at Hartford Stage. Divine Rivalry, by noted political journalist Michael Kramer, tells the fascinating story of a painting competition between Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, orchestrated by the nefarious Niccolo Machiavelli. Each man has a unique agenda in pursuit of personal riches, great art, and immortality through knowledge, innovation, and power. Divine Rivalry is inspired by a little known but factual meeting of the Renaissance's three greatest minds and the consequences when art is used as a tool for political and personal ambition. Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michael Wilson directs. Production sponsor for Divine Rivalry is Bank of America. The production is underwritten by The Shubert Organization and The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. Support for Hartford Stage productions is provided by The Greater Hartford Arts Council and The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.

When: Thursday, March 3, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, downtown Hartford

How: The event is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For information, call the Hartford Stage box office at 860-527-5151.

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