Art 1998 - Articles Page 25

Opened: March 1, 1998
Closing: August 08, 1999

Art - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn't have the proper standard to judge the work. Another friend, Ivan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Ivan tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures. As their arguments become less theoretical and more personal, they border on destroying their friendships. At the breaking point, Serge hands Marc a felt tip pen and dares him: "Go on." This is where the friendship is finally tested, and the aftermath of action, and its reaction, affirms the power of those bonds.

Art - 1998 - Broadway Cast

Get Art Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Art - 1998 - Broadway Articles Page 25

Signature Theatre Presents Reza's ART, Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


A simple white canvas. A 200,000 franc price tag. The real cost? A 15-year long friendship. Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre presents Yasmine Reza's (God of Carnage) scathing dark comedy Art. Translated by Christopher Hampton, Reza's play examines the pressures friends place on one another and asks the question - are you who you think you are or are you who your friends want you to be? Signature Theatre's Resident Director Matt Gardiner will direct the award-winning play. Produced worldwide and performed in over thirty languages, Art won the 1998 Tony Award® for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Act II Playhouse Presents Art, Opens 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2011


Act II Playhouse concludes its 2010-2011 season with Art (May 10-June 5) by Yasmina Reza (author of the recent Broadway hit God of Carnage), translated by Christopher Hampton.

Act II Playhouse Presents Art, Previews 5/10-12
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2011


Act II Playhouse concludes its 2010-2011 season with Art (May 10-June 5) by Yasmina Reza (author of the recent Broadway hit God of Carnage), translated by Christopher Hampton.

Joe's Pub Announces Rated RSO, Willie Nile, Baby Dee, 5/9-5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

Peter Galassi to Retire From The Museum of Modern Art After 30 Years
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


Peter Galassi, The Joel and Anne Ehrenkranz Chief Curator of the Department of Photography at The Museum of Modern Art, will retire from that position in July, it was announced today by MoMA's Director, Glenn D. Lowry. Mr. Galassi served as a curatorial intern in the Department of Photography in 1974-75, rejoined the Department's staff in 1981, and was appointed Chief Curator in 1991.

Sheldon Art Galleries Present a Free Gallery Talk with Barbel Schulte
by Chris Gibson - Apr 23, 2011


The Sheldon Art Galleries presents a free Gallery Talk with Bärbel Schulte, curator of the exhibition Max Lazarus: Trier / St. Louis / Denver - A Jewish Artist's Fate, Saturday, April 23, 1 p.m. Dr. Schulte will speak on Max Lazarus' life and career in conjunction with the exhibition, admission free.

Joe's Pub Announces Rated RSO, Willie Nile, Baby Dee
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

Act II Playhouse Presents Art, Previews 5/10-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011


Act II Playhouse concludes its 2010-2011 season with Art (May 10-June 5) by Yasmina Reza (author of the recent Broadway hit God of Carnage), translated by Christopher Hampton.

Signature Theatre Presents Reza's ART, 3/29-5/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011


A simple white canvas. A 200,000 franc price tag. The real cost? A 15-year long friendship. Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre presents Yasmine Reza's (God of Carnage) scathing dark comedy Art. Translated by Christopher Hampton, Reza's play examines the pressures friends place on one another and asks the question - are you who you think you are or are you who your friends want you to be? Signature Theatre's Resident Director Matt Gardiner will direct the award-winning play. Produced worldwide and performed in over thirty languages, Art won the 1998 Tony Award® for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Sheldon Art Galleries Present a Free Gallery Talk with Barbel Schulte on 4/23
by Chris Gibson - Mar 22, 2011


The Sheldon Art Galleries presents a free Gallery Talk with Bärbel Schulte, curator of the exhibition Max Lazarus: Trier / St. Louis / Denver - A Jewish Artist's Fate, Saturday, April 23, 1 p.m. Dr. Schulte will speak on Max Lazarus' life and career in conjunction with the exhibition, admission free.

Walker Art Center Acquires Merce Cunningham Dance Co. Collection
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011


The Walker Art Center and Cunningham Dance Foundation (CDF) announce the Walker's acquisition of a comprehensive collection of artist-made set pieces, costumes, painted drops, and props, created for the internationally renowned Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC).

Signature Theatre Presents Reza's ART, 3/29-5/22
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2011


A simple white canvas. A 200,000 franc price tag. The real cost? A 15-year long friendship. Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre presents Yasmine Reza's (God of Carnage) scathing dark comedy Art. Translated by Christopher Hampton, Reza's play examines the pressures friends place on one another and asks the question - are you who you think you are or are you who your friends want you to be? Signature Theatre's Resident Director Matt Gardiner will direct the award-winning play. Produced worldwide and performed in over thirty languages, Art won the 1998 Tony Award® for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

ART Opens At Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse 1/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


'Art,' the sophisticated send-up of modern art, framed by the hilarious exploration of loyalty and friendship, opens Friday, Jan. 7 at Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse.

ART Opens At Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse 1/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2011


'Art,' the sophisticated send-up of modern art, framed by the hilarious exploration of loyalty and friendship, opens Friday, Jan. 7 at Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse.

Signature Theatre Announces ART, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More in '10-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

David Zwirner To Show At Art Basel Miami Beach 12/2-5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2010


David Zwirner is pleased to participate in this year's Art Basel Miami Beach, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 2 to 5, 2010 (Booth J19). For this year's fair, the gallery will present a selection of works by its artists, including Minimalist works by Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, and John McCracken, in addition to works by Francis Alÿs, Stan Douglas, Suzan Frecon, Alice Neel, Neo Rauch, Jason Rhoades, Thomas Ruff, Al Taylor, Luc Tuymans, and Lisa Yuskavage.

David Zwirner To Show At Art Basel Miami Beach 12/2-5
by Sophie Schulman - Nov 19, 2010


David Zwirner is pleased to participate in this year's Art Basel Miami Beach, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 2 to 5, 2010 (Booth J19). For this year's fair, the gallery will present a selection of works by its artists, including Minimalist works by Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, and John McCracken, in addition to works by Francis Alÿs, Stan Douglas, Suzan Frecon, Alice Neel, Neo Rauch, Jason Rhoades, Thomas Ruff, Al Taylor, Luc Tuymans, and Lisa Yuskavage.

Alexandra Munroe Named 1st Samsung Senior Curator of Asian Art at the Guggenheim
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2010


Richard Armstrong, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum, today announced that Samsung will fund the position of Samsung Senior Curator of Asian Art.

Joe's Pub Announces Anne Steele, Happy Ending Music & Reading Nov Guests
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Brooklyn Museum Inaugurates Purchase Fund for Acquisition of African American Art
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2010


The Brooklyn Museum is inaugurating a new collecting initiative that will focus on the acquisition of works by African American artists that were created between the mid-nineteenth century and 1945.

Joe's Pub Announces Anne Steele, Happy Ending Music & Reading Nov Guests
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub Presents Gay Marshall Sings Piaf
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Redcat Presents NOT ONLY TIME
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


The Gallery at REDCAT is pleased to present the first Los Angeles presentation of two influential contemporary artists who pioneered the field of video art in China: Hangzhou-based artist Zhang Peili and Beijing-based artist Zhu Jia. Coming out of a generation that witnessed the ramifications of the Cultural Revolution, the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre and the infamous 1989 China/Avant-Garde exhibition at the National Museum of Contemporary Art and its subsequent closing by state authorities, Zhang and Zhu use video to navigate the complex and shifting terrain that characterizes contemporary China.

Miners Alley Playhouse presents: 'ART' by Yasmina Reza
by Greg Rice - Sep 6, 2010


Miners Alley Playhouse presents: 'ART' by Yasmina Reza

Joe's Pub Presents Gay Marshall Sings Piaf
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Other Productions of Art

1998   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2016   West End Old Vic London Revival Production
West End

Art - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Alfred Molina
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Yasmina Reza
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Yasmina Reza
1998 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Yasmina Reza
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Alan Alda
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Victor Garber

Videos