Fin-de-Siècle Paris at TAP

James Valcq in Third Avenue Playhouse’s production of “Velvet Gentleman.” Photo by Len Villano.

Velvet Gentleman returns to Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) for the holiday season. The play is a colorful journey into the mind and music of the witty and eccentric composer Erik Satie, whose music ranges from comically bizarre to hauntingly beautiful.

Created and performed by TAP’s co-artistic director James Valcq, this multimedia theatre piece featuring Satie’s music, words and drawings will transport audiences to fin-de-siècle Paris.

Performances will be held Dec. 19-31, Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. There will be no performance on Dec. 26. A special News Year’s Eve performance will be held Dec. 31 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28 for general admission and $12 for students. For more information, visit thirdavenueplayhouse.com.