‘Art’ by Yasmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Courtney O’Connor. Scenic Design by Shelley Barish. Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl, Lighting Design by Elmer Martinez.  Sound Design by Adam Howarth. Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, through March 16.

By Michele Markarian

Longstanding friendships are based on commonalities – like income bracket, hobbies, artistic sensibilities, mutual support, and admiration. With Art,  playwright Yasmin Reza turns her observational lens on male friendship and the emotional chaos that happens when one man goes rogue and throws the rest of the group off-kilter.

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