In cooperation with the Embassy of Lebanon in Washington, D.C. and as part of Le Mois de la Francophonie, La Maison Française is proud to present The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing / Le jour où Nina Simone a cessé de chanter (French performance: Thur, Mar 24 at 7pm; English performance: Fri, Mar 25 at 7pm).

This astonishing play tells the real-life story of one woman's journey to attain social, intellectual and sexual freedom during the violence of civil war in Beirut.

After its première at Festival d'Avignon, The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing - written by and starring Lebanese-born actress and filmmaker Darina al Joundi - has toured throughout France and much of Europe, receiving rave reviews.

P R E S S
"… a story that flows like a surging river. The exceptional character that is Darina Al Joundi […] will bring you to tears." - Le Monde

"This is the first time she's [Al Joundi] put pen to paper (in collaboration with Mohamed Kacimi). The result avoids the pitfalls of sensationalism or political correctness... horrors are knitted with warmth and poetic sensitivity into a feisty narrative that is wickedly funny." - Financial Times  

Don't miss your chance to see this poignant production – one performance in French, one performance in English – only at La Maison Française!

WHAT: Le jour où Nina Simone a cessé de chanter / The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing

WHEN:
- Thursday, March 24 at 7pm – French production
- Friday, March 25 at 7pm – English production

WHERE: La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW

ADMISSION: General $25; Students w/ID: $15
Following the performance, attendees are invited to a complimentary wine reception to mingle and meet the artist.

TICKETS: www.InstantSeats.com
A limited amount of free parking within the Embassy of France will be available on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking is available on Reservoir Road and across the street at Georgetown University Hospital's pay lot.