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Everyman Theatre Stages Yasmina Reza’s International Hit ‘ART’ in Baltimore
One of the nation’s top regional theatres to deliver an original production to its local community
Onstage October 19 – November 16
BALTIMORE, MD
(September 30, 2025) – Everyman Theatre, one of the nation’s top regional theatres who prides itself on being “Built in Baltimore” and making theatre affordable and accessible to the local community, is delighted to announce the upcoming production of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning modern classic, ‘ART‘, in Baltimore this October 19 – November 16, 2025.
This provocative and hilarious comedy, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Associate Artistic Director Noah Himmelstein, highlights Everyman Theatre’s dedication to ensemble storytelling through its all-Resident Company cast. Featuring the talents of Resident Company Member- Tony K. Nam (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) as Yvan, veteran Resident Company Member- Bruce Randolph Nelson (The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful) as Serge, and founding Resident Company Member-Kyle Prue (Be Here Now) as Marc. Each actor can bring a familiarity and friendship to their roles that are unique to being part of an ensemble resident company – offering a sense of trust, shared history, and collaboration to their stage performances that deeply resonate with audiences. Nelson recently celebrated his 50th production with Everyman. Nam has shown his versatility in a wide range of plays on the Everyman stage, from comedies to dramas. Prue has a deep and historic connection to Everyman Theatre, having been a cast member in the theater’s very first production, The Runner Stumbles, in 1990. He is also one of the company’s longest-tenured executives, currently serving as Producing Director.
“As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, it felt essential to revisit a play that perfectly embodies our core mission. ‘ART’ is a beautiful testament to the power of friendship and our Resident Company of Actors. The deep trust and shared history between Bruce, Tony, and Kyle elevates this story of friendship and conflict, making it a profound and truly authentic Everyman production,” states Founding Artistic Director, Vincent M. Lancisi.
Set in modern-day Paris, ‘ART’ is a razor-sharp comedy that follows three long-time friends whose relationship becomes strained after one of them purchases an exorbitantly expensive, white monochromatic painting presented as modern art. As the friends engage in hilarious and uproarious debate over the subjective nature of art, loyalty, and taste, this infamous painting threatens to unravel the bonds of friendship. Produced in more than 45 countries and translated into over 30 languages, this Tony Award-winning modern classic has been delighting audiences worldwide for nearly three decades and is currently having a Broadway revival. Everyman’s production brings this story of friendship with a unique staging that’s built right here in Baltimore, making it accessible for all local audiences.
“ART is wildly funny and ultimately tender in its exploration of friendship under pressure. Yasmina Reza asks, ‘What if disagreement didn’t divide us, but was a spark for closeness, growth, and new possibilities?’ I can’t wait to be in the house with our audience, experiencing the electric chemistry of these three brilliant actors,” states Noah Himmelstein, Associate Artistic Director and the show’s director.
Alongside Himmelstein, the creative team consists of Paige Hathaway (Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None) Scenic Design, Jeannette Christensen (Dinner and Cake) Costume Designer, Resident Company Member Harold F. Burgess II (Crumbs from the Table of Joy) Lighting Design, Sun Hee Kil (Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None) Sound Design, Resident Company Member Lewis Shaw (The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful) Fights and Intimacy, and Molly Prunty (Primary Trust) will lead the Stage Management team.
Public performances run from Tuesday, October 21, through Sunday, November 16, with weekday and weekend performances starting at $55. Additionally, Everyman offers nearly 700 Pay-What-You-Choose seats across the entire run with seats distributed to every performance as well as an entirely Pay-What-You-Chose first preview on Sunday, October 19. Additionally, student discounts are available at all performances with valid student ID. These discount programs serve Everyman’s mission to remove barriers and enable as many people as possible to share the joys of theatre.
‘ART’
Written by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Noah Himmelstein
Onstage October 19 – November 16
Tickets are on sale now at everymantheatre.org or by contacting the box office at boxoffice@everymantheatre.org or calling 410.752.2208. Standard box office hours are Monday through Friday 12pm-5pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The Box Office will open 2 hours before every performance, including weekends.
Special Performances
Pay-What-You-Choose – October 19, 7pm: The entire theater for this first preview is reservable at a pay-what-you-choose price point. General Admission seating is on a first come-first serve basis and reservations are encouraged. Click here for more information.
Theatre-Night-For-Teens – October 19, 5:30pm: A social event for high-school aged students who want to see a play and meet other teens interested in theatre. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for dinner with inside access to the show, including pre- and post-show discussions with production artists. TNT purchase includes tickets to see the show at 7PM that evening, dinner, and conversation access. Click here for more details here.
Preview Performances – October 21 – 23, 7pm: Be among the first audience to see ‘ART’ during one of our three preview performances.
Childcare Matinee – November 2, 2pm: The Everyman Theatre Education staff will provide childcare for children ages 3 – 12 during the show ($20 per child.) Take a moment to relax and enjoy a show knowing your child is safe and having a wonderful time with an Everyman Theatre Teaching Artist! Learn more here.
Midweek Matinee – November 5, 1:00pm: A great option for anyone with a flexible schedule from retirees to industry insiders; a midweek matinee provides a perfect escape.
Cast Conversation – November 6 (post-show): Ticket holders are invited to stay after the performance and meet the cast in a 30-minute facilitated talk back. Click here for more details.
Midday Matinee – November 11, 12:00pm: A special early start time offers students, colleagues, or any theater lover a chance to break up their day with big laughs for lunch.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
Yasmina Reza (playwright) Considered one of the greatest contemporary playwrights, she has received numerous awards, winning the Molière Award for Best Author in France twice—one of them for her debut play Conversations After a Burial—as well as the two most prestigious Anglo-Saxon theater prizes: the Laurence Olivier Award (in the UK) and the Tony Award (in the United States) for Art and God of Carnage. Her plays are performed all over the world, including at the National Theatre in London, the Schaubühne in Berlin, and some of the most renowned Broadway theaters. Plays: Conversations After a Burial, Winter Crossing, The Unexpected Man, Art, Life x 3, A Spanish Play, God of Carnage, How You Talk the Game, Bella Figura, Anne-Marie the Beauty, James Brown Wore Curlers.
ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR
Christopher Hampton is an acclaimed British playwright, screenwriter, and translator. He is renowned for his translations of Yasmina Reza’s plays, including the Tony Award-winning ‘Art’. Hampton’s distinguished career includes the original play Les Liaisons Dangereuses and its Oscar-winning film adaptation, as well as screenplays for Atonement, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Father. His translations have brought numerous French works to English-speaking audiences, earning him international recognition and multiple awards. Hampton is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to drama. Plays: The Philanthropist, Savages, Tales from Hollywood, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, White Chameleon, The Talking Cure, Appomattox, All About Eve, A German Life and Visit From an Unknown Woman. He has written the libretti for three Philip Glass operas and co-written three musicals.
ABOUT EVERYMAN THEATRE
Everyman Theatre is a professional Equity Theatre company in Baltimore’s Bromo Arts District. Founded in 1990 by Vincent M. Lancisi, Everyman centers its storytelling with a Resident Company of artists to carry out its mission of offering transformative, accessible theatre experiences. Led by Lancisi and Managing Director Marissa LaRose, Everyman Theatre, now in its 35th season, invests in its community, believing that theatre is at its best when it’s “Built in Baltimore.” Each season, the theatre employs over 150 full and part-time staff, actors, designers, and teaching artists to bring its programming to the people of Baltimore and the surrounding counties.
Everyman Theatre is supported in part by Lead Corporate Sponsor Gallagher, Evelius, and Jones, LLP, The Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), The Citizens of Baltimore County, and The Shubert Foundation. Additionally, a special thanks to Sandy and Mark Laken for their support for Everyman’s production of ‘Art’.