This rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, is a clever explosion of argument and rumination ignited by a piece of art. An internationally acclaimed hit, Art is now captivating audiences at Steppenwolf, where fierce acting from a world class ensemble brings to life this intelligent riff on culture, friendship and...art.
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.
Ensemble member Ian Barford is now appearing in
Art through June 7.
Randall Newsome is now appearing in
Art through June 7.
Joe Dempsey is now appearing in
Art through June 7.
Ensemble member K. Todd Freeman appeared in
Art Feb. 5 through March 13.
Ensemble member Francis Guinan appeared in
Art Feb. 5 through March 15.
John Procaccino appeared in
Art Feb. 5 through April 4.
Stay after the performance for a post show discussion with members of the Steppenwolf artistic staff, sponsored by AT&T.
Running Time:
1 hour 10 minutes with no intermissions