Winner of six 2010 Tony Awards including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability. After he lands the biggest commission in the history of modern art, abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko begins work on a series of large murals with the help of a new young assistant. What takes place between the two men is a master class on the methods and purpose of...
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Winner of six 2010 Tony Awards including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability. After he lands the biggest commission in the history of modern art, abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko begins work on a series of large murals with the help of a new young assistant. What takes place between the two men is a master class on the methods and purpose of art and the dynamic relationship between an artist and his creations.
By John Logan
Directed by David R. Gammons
“Tantalizing and absorbing” – Associated Press
Jan. 6 – Feb. 4, 2012
CAST:
Thomas Derrah as Mark Rothko
Karl Baker Olson as Ken
DESIGNERS:
Set Design: Cristina Todesco
Costume Design: Gail Astrid Buckley
Lighting Design: Jeff Adelberg
Sound Design: Bill Barclay
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30PM
Friday & Saturday: 8PM
Saturday: 4PM
Sunday: 3PM
APPROXIMATE RUNTIME:
1 hour 30 minutes without an intermission
TICKET PRICES:
Wed-Fri: $50.00 ($45.00 for Seniors)
Sat-Sun: $55.00 ($50.00 Seniors)
Gallery Seating: $30 at all performances
Under Age 25: $25
Student Rush: $14 with valid college ID, at the box-office only, one hour before curtain, subject to availability
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED:
ONLINE:
www.BostonTheatreScene.com
PHONE: 617-933-8600
IN PERSON: 527 Tremont St (Check
www.BostonTheatreScene.com for Box Office hours)
**Single tickets will go on sale at the end of August. If you want to purchase tickets now, consider becoming a subscriber. Visit
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