Written by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Morris Panych
Designed by Ken MacDonald
Starring Colin Mochrie, Peter Donaldson and Evan Buliung
Please note that 'Art' is playing at the Bluma Appel Theatre located at 27 Front Street E.
This witty, razor-sharp international hit by multi-award-winner Yasmina Reza explores the nature of friendship while examining the definition of art.
The play revolves around the purchase of a very expensive, white-on-white painting which pushes the boundaries of art and ignites a passionate debate among three friends. Gruff battleaxe Marc, highly-strung appeaser Yvan and burgeoning art aficionado Serge come to a head over artistic merit, modernism and the value of friendship, testing the men's relationship and ultimately offering reconciliation.
Awards
1995 Molière Award for Best Author
1996 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy
1997 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy
1998 Tony Award for Best Play
1998 New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play
Reviews
A remarkably wise, witty and intelligent comedy. ‘ART' has touched a universal nerve." - The Times, London
"wildly funny, naughtily provocative" - New York Post
"It moves like the wind and leaves you exhilarated. It's theater, pure and elegant." - The New York Times
