Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents ‘Red’

Pittsburgh Public Theater presents the Pittsburgh premiere of “Red,” John Logan’s thrilling bio-drama about famed artist Mark Rothko.

Directed by Pamela Berlin, “Red” runs Nov. 10-Dec. 11 at the O’Reilly Theater. 

Starring as Mark Rothko is Jeff Still, who last appeared in Pittsburgh with the national tour of “August: Osage County,” and was part of the play’s Broadway company. Playing his young assistant, Ken, is Jack Cutmore-Scott, who recently appeared on Broadway in “Arcadia.”

“Red” is set in Rothko’s Manhattan studio in 1958 while the artist and his assistant make a series of paintings commissioned for the Four Seasons restaurant in the brand-new Seagram Building on Park Avenue.

During the play the audience will see the creation of these monumental paintings onstage. While Rothko works, he talks about the meaning of art. Brilliant but insecure, morose yet often very funny, Rothko schools Ken, but is ultimately challenged by him in this play that illuminates both the history of art and the singular vision of an artistic pioneer.

The design team for “Red” is Michael Schweikardt (scenic), Kate Mitchell (costumes), Rui Rita (lighting) and Zach Moore (sound). Fred Noel is the production stage manager and Alicia DeMara is the assistant stage manager.

About the Playwright:

John Logan is the author of more than two dozen plays and is also well-known for the films he has written. Movies include "Any Given Sunday," the Oscar-winning "Gladiator," the Howard Hughes bio-pic "The Aviator," the film adaptation of "Sweeney Todd," "The Last Samurai," the animated "Rango," the upcoming "Hugo Cabret," and the next James Bond film.

Performance Schedule:

Tues. through Sat. at 8 p.m. (except Tues., Dec. 6 when the show is at 7 p.m.)

Sat. at 2 p.m. (except Nov. 12 & 19)

There will be an additional 2 p.m. matinee on Thurs., Dec. 8

Sun. at 2 & 7 p.m. (except Dec. 11 when the final show is at 2 p.m.)

There will be no performance on Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 24

Press Night is Thursday, Nov. 17

Opening Night is Friday, Nov. 18

Ticket Prices:

$28-$60

$15.75 for students and age 26 and younger with valid ID

For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.

Red is supported by funding from: H.J. Heinz Company Foundation, Richard W. Moriarty, M.D., The Fine Foundation, Women’s Initiative at Eckert, and Jeremy & Rebecca Kronman.