Stygian shades ... Alfred Molina as Mark Rothko in John Logan's Red. Photograph: Johan Perrson
Just got word that Alfred Molina is playing Mark Rothko on Broadway. The play, titled Red, is supposedly happier than the tales of Rothko’s demons would deem, according to a Rothko historian. Molina shaved his head and spent long periods of time looking at and absorbing Rothko’s massive, experimental paintings in order to be better prepared for the role. Many are saying Molina is bringing a fresh, “wry humanity” to the part of the tortured-artist- transcending the cliché.
I can’t wait to see it!
MARK ROTHKO, OCHRE AND RED ON RED (1954)
http://www.usatoday.com/life/theater/reviews/2010-04-02-red02_ST_N.htm
