Front Row Reviews

 “Art” Paints a Sensitive Portrait of Male Friendships

Marc (David Sinaiko) and Serge (Benoît Monin) Shotgun Players’ superb production of Yasmina Reza’s “Art” is a laugh-out-loud, thought-provoking experience that leaves audiences reflecting on their relationships. An Olivier, Tony, and Molière award-winning play, “Art” is a dark comedy about three long-time friends whose differing perspectives on a single all-white abstract painting threaten to unravel … Read more

“The Contest”: Realism vrs. Romanticism in 16th Century ART

The beauty of Gary Graves’ play, The Contest at Central Works, lies in the depth and complexity of its three historical characters set against the political tumult of Florence in 1504. The play imagines a fierce artistic rivalry between two of the world’s master artists. Michelangelo, the young, radical, passionate sculptor who created the masterpiece … Read more