The conflicted life of artist Mark Rothko is brought to the stage in Tony Award-winning play, Red. We visit some of Rothko's works at the Modern Wing of The Art Institute, and speak with the playwright who honed his skills in Chicago long before he dramatized the story of the painter on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.
Red chronicles Rothko's two-year struggle to complete a lucrative set of murals for Manhattan's exclusive Four Seasons restaurant, and his fraught relationship with a seemingly naïve young assistant, who must choose between appeasing his mentor and changing the course of art history. Set amid the swiftly changing cultural tide of the early 1960s, Red is a startling snapshot of a brilliant artist at the height of his fame.
For a behind-the-scenes look at production and rehearsal, visit the following videos and photo gallery below.
Red - The Poster Shoot:
Red - Painting Choreography:
Red - Rehearsal to Stage:
