Yasmina Reza's Comedy Art at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (1650 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614)
- Full Price:
- $50.00 - $70.00
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- $25.00 - $35.00*
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All offers for Art have expired.
The last date listed for Art was Sunday June 7, 2009 / 3:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Ken K on What to Wear
Casual
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
Mangia Roma, across the street, has fabulous Italian food
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lwhalen on Where to Park
Plent of parking available in the adjoining lot.
25 Goldstar Member Reviews
lwhalen
At this point in the run, the cast has really become unit. The relationships between the characters were clearly defined and the actors fit their parts perfectly. The show itself is a fascinating exploration of friendship and human nature. We stayed for the after show discussion which was equally enlightening.Written on May 04 2009
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Jamie
This was my first visit to Chicago and I have to say that the theatre scene there is astounding. I enjoyed the intimacy of the theatre. I found the play to be thought provoking and tragically comical. I loved every minute of it. The post show discussion was interesting, but it will not be everyone’s cup of tea. We went to dinner after the show and talked about the characters for hours. I didn't want Art to end!Written on Jun 09 2009
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Goldstar Member
There wasn't any sign of a real friendship between the characters which was needed for this type of play. Individually the performances were good but altogether they subtracted from the play.Written on Mar 09 2009
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Ken K
Great acting, very funny in parts, time went by very quickly. Small theater so all seats good.Written on Feb 27 2009
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More Information About Art
Website
http://www.steppenwolf.org/boxoffice/productions/index.aspx?id=457
Description
<p>Art explores the intricacies of a long-term friendship between three men. When one of them drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends' surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations. This witty, intelligent and often funny play explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship.
French playwright Yasmina Reza won the 1997 Olivier Award and the 1998 Tony Award for Art, which has been produced worldwide and translated into over 30 languages. British playwright Christopher Hampton won an Academy Award for the screen adaptation of his play Dangerous Liaisons and was nominated for his adaptation of Atonement.
Art stars ensemble member Ian Barford, with Joe Dempsey and Randall Newsome.
Rick Snyder's directing credits at Steppenwolf include Betrayal, Last of the Boys, The Fall to Earth, Orange Flower Water (also at the Galway Arts Festival, Ireland), Things Being What They Are and Tavern Story. He's been a member of the Steppenwolf ensemble since 1983.
The design team for Art includes: Antje Ellermann (sets), Ana Kuzmanic (costumes), Bob Christen (lights) and Kevin O'Donnell (sound). Michelle Medvin is the Stage Manager and Jonathan Templeton is the Assistant Stage Manager.
Free post-show discussions, sponsored by AT&T, are offered after every performance.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is an internationally-renowned company of thirty-five artists whose talents include acting, directing, playwriting, filmmaking, and textual adaptation. Steppenwolf has redefined the landscape of acting and performance by spawning a generation of America's most gifted artists, including Joan Allen, John Mahoney, John Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf, Martha Plimpton and Gary Sinise. No other American theater ensemble has survived as long and thrived as much as the Steppenwolf company of artists, who return home to Chicago to do the work they love.