The Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's Art, translated by Christopher Hampton, officially opens at the Music Box Theatre September 16. Scott Ellis (Pirates! The Penzance Musical) is directing, with the limited engagement set to continue through December 21. The revival began previews August 28.
See newly released production shots of the play below.
The revival of Reza's 1998 Tony winner stars Tony winner James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors; The Late Late Show), Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, How I Met Your Mother), and Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale (The Motherfucker with the Hat, Mauritius, Third Watch).
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James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale in Art
Bobby Cannavale in Art
Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden in Art
Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris in Art
Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris in Art
This is the first Broadway revival of Reza's play, which was originally produced in French and then subsequently translated into English for Broadway by Christopher Hampton. The work is about three friends whose friendship is tested when one of them (Serge, to be played by Harris) buys an expensive painting that Marc (Cannavale) dislikes. The third friend, Yvan (Corden), is stuck in the middle. The original Broadway production had a similarly starry cast when it first ran on Broadway in 1998—that original production starred Alan Alda, Victor Garber, and Alfred Molina (who received a Tony nomination for his performance).
Standbys for the production include Michael Oberholtzer, Howard W. Overshown, and Harry Smith. Mary MacLeod is the fight captain.
The staging features scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Jen Schriever, and sound design by Mikaal Sulaiman. Original music is by Kid Harpoon, and the Sordelet brothers, Rick and Christian Kelly-Sordelet, share the role of fight director. Casting is by Jim Carnahan and Alexandre Bleau. Kasey Graham is the associate director.
The revival is being produced by Michael Shulman's Sand & Snow Entertainment, ATG Productions, and Gavin Kalin Productions. 101 Productions, Ltd will serve as executive producer and general manager, with Christopher Taggart. Joy Sims is the company manager, Aurora Productions is handling production management, and Julia Jones is the production stage manager.
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