Last month, legendary playwright, singer, editor and translator and Theatre Hall of Fame inductee Eric Bentley turned 99 years old.  In celebration of this milestone and a century of his contributions to the international theatre world, a special one night-only birthday celebration has been announced: "Happy Birthday, Eric Bentley! A Centennial Tribute Concert" will take place on Mon Dec 7, 2015 at 8:00 PM. The evening will feature reminiscences, anecdotes and readings from Mr Bentley's classic works by Tony Kushner, Austin Pendleton; Bill Coco, Michael Paller, Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, James Shapiro, Edward Mendelson,  Phillip Lopate & Roger Copeland. The evening's musical program will feature a recital of Hanns Eisler songs in English versions by Mr Bentley and performed by soprano Karyn Levitt accompanied by Eric Ostling. The celebration will also feature Songs For Mother Courage by Darius Milhaud and Eric Bentley, performed by Karyn Levitt with the Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra conducted by Glen Roven, and dedicated in solidarity with the people of Paris and in memory of the victims of the recent atrocity.

The event takes place at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd St). Press contact: Brett Oberman/Keith Sherman & Associates (212/764-7900)...