You've heard of "Bill Nye, The Science Guy" and his educational television show.

Gia Mora is "The Science Gal," but not of television fame (not yet, that is), but of the stage, and more in the entertainment realm than education, although there is that.

Mora's "Einstein's Girl," 7 p.m. Oct. 18, State Theatre Cabaret in the Acopian Ballroom, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, State Theatre for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton, brings the, ahem, elements of entertainment and education together -- in a supercollider of comedy.

She's accompanied on piano by Charlie Barnett, an Easton native who is music director of "Einstein's Girl."

"I actually think of the show as an extended standup comedy act punctuated by music," says Mora in a recent phone interview about "Einstein's Girl," the 90-minute, one-act show she wrote that is receiving rave reviews and played to several sold-out audiences, including at Don't Tell Mama, New York City, since its February Los Angeles premiere.

"Einstein's Girl" played the Metropolitan Room, New York City, Oct. 12, and plays Room 5 Lounge, Los Angeles, Nov. 5.

The reviews are in -- including one in Scientific American:

"Physics and singing? Who would have thought? But Ms. Mora managed the unthinkable -- putting a fresh spin on the subject of love -- melding intellectual thoughts on topics as varied as black holes and supercomputing and devilishly funny commentary on the intersection between American obsession with technology and the search for love with sultry, jazz-infused vocals." -- Jen Perry, Broadway World

"Mora is the complete package -- great voice, songwriting ability, humor, intelligence, looks and imagination. Oh, how I wish my science teachers had presented this material in such an appealing manner." -- Les Traub, Cabaret Scenes magazine

"The Divine Miz Mora's bubbly energy was on full display, along with her impressive four-octave range and an unapologetic sex appeal … a 'wanna-be theoretical physicist.' With a killer set of pipes." -- Jennifer Ouelette, Scientific American

Says Mora, "I have always had an interest in science. I took physics and astronomy as an undergraduate. I've been a voracious science nonfiction reader."

Mora, a Colorado native, received a BA in screenwriting-playwriting, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Colorado; studied Chekhov and Stanislavski at the National Theatre Conservatory; improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and conversational Italian at the University of Pisa.

There's an accompanying album, "Einstein's Girl," released last month on Modern Songbook Records ("Music to dress up for"), and -- tah-dah! -- "I'm actually developing it ['Einstein's Girl'] into a TV show," says Mora, a Los Angeles resident.

"This project has every part of me in it," says Mora, a four-time Helen Hayes Award nominee whose theater acting credits include Arena Stage, Baltimore Shakespeare Company, Colorado Shakespeare Festival and the Kennedy Center.

Mora is a third-generation jazz musician who frequently appears with her father, guitarist Rick Chinisci. Mora is also a model and dancer with several film roles in her credits.

The title for "Einstein's Girl" came to Mora while she was driving in L.A. traffic:

"I wanted to find a title that was slightly romantic and slightly recognizable, so that people would be intrigued.

"I've taken on 'Einstein's Girl' as my nickname.

"It has a lot to do with Einstein, but it doesn't have anything to do with his personal life," she says of the show.

"It's less about chemistry -- more about physics -- hence, Einstein."

Of the origin of the concept for "Einstein's Girl," she explains:

"I have always had an interest in science. About a year and a half ago, I heard an interview with Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Arizona State University. I heard him on 'Science Friday' [with host Ira Flatow, aired on many NPR-affiliated stations].

"He had a new book out, 'A Universe from Nothing.' It got me thinking about a metaphor that universes are sort of like love affairs.

"The idea of the Big Bang theory [not the TV sitcom] being the sort of seminal event in the creation of the universe. Every time human beings fall in love, it's as if they experience a personal Big Bang," Mora says with nary a double entendre in her voice.

"The universe opens up and their life is forever changed because of this event of falling in love."

"I spent a half a year researching and writing a show," Mora continues. "I didn't know what it was going to be yet. I wanted to explore science and physics as a working metaphor for love. The more I learned, the more I saw how wonderfully physics could explain love in metaphorical terms."

Mora chose the songs for "Einstein's Girl," including "Blinded Me With Science," "Stardust" and more, as well as three of her originals.

"This is much closer to a work of theater than it is to a concert," says Mora, who has collaborated with Barnett for several years.

"His [Barnett's] mother said, 'You should come to the State Theatre.' So, that's why we are coming there.

"I really, really try in the show for it to be a respite of wonder and delight," she says, wide-eyed wonder in her voice.

"The project has opened up a whole other world for me.

"I've been fortunate enough to meet working theoretical physicists and top administrators at NASA, and they have been very excited by the idea that I'm using a narrative form to explore scientific ideas," says Mora, who gave a talk at TEDxAshburn last month in Ashburn, Va.

"Einstein's Girl" is up-to-date, Mora promises:

"The show changes with whatever is changing in science news. Even if you see it this month, it changes with new music and jokes.

"I have a whole new set of jokes about the Nobel Prize."

The Acopian Room performance of "Einstein's Girl" includes shared table seating and a cash bar.

Tickets: statetheatre.org, 610-252-3132