A true ensemble production, Alan Alda, Vincent Garber and Alfred Molina each sculpted from shades and hues of their individual primary colors, blend on the stage's palate to create a work of art. The production is framed like a priceless treasure with lighting by Hugh Vanstone and Mark Thompson sets. Serge portrayed by Garber with Molina as Yvan. They are best friends whose personalities compliment each other. The brilliant, droll, cunning, insightful dialogue speaks to insecurities, needs, fears and frustrations when a comfortable, secure friendship is invaded by a painting.
Art is classy, intelligent, and well written, performed and directed to perfection.
While using painting as the tangible metaphor for the emotional multiplexities that comprise all relationships, the production speaks volumns to everyone in the audience. Art is not to be missed. Even the cast of Frasier wants to do this play. The talented threesome, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde-Pierce and John Mahone have been looking for an ensemble stage vehicle and Art is their first choice. About five years ago he ran the idea up the Las Vegas flagpole and nobody saluted.