Overview

• The first Broadway revival since 1998 opened Sept. 16 at the Music Box Theatre for a 17-week limited run through Dec. 21.
• Scott Ellis directs Christopher Hampton’s translation on David Rockwell’s minimalist set that centers the infamous white painting.
• Serge’s $300,000 white-on-white canvas ignites a rift among three longtime friends, updating the play’s original price point for today.
• Critics widely praise the star trio—especially Corden’s ovation-winning monologue—while many say the play itself feels slight or repetitive.
• The production runs about 90 minutes without intermission, emphasizing brisk pacing and performances over elaborate staging.