JOHN MALKOVICH IN “THE MUSIC CRITIC” A show in which classical music, theater, and comedy collide, written and conceived by Aleksey Igudesman. A Stage Play Where Classical Music Meets Modern Stand-Up Comedy! “Brilliantly witty and irresistibly entertaining.” - The Times “John Malkovich is simply magnificent.” - Bachtrack “A uniquely intelligent fusion of theatre, classical music and comedy.” - Seen and Heard International Two-time Oscar® Nominee • Emmy® Award Winner • BAFTA Nominee • Three-time Golden Globe® Nominee • Co-founder of the legendary Steppenwolf Theatre Company Two-time Oscar nominee John Malkovich is one of the world’s most celebrated actors, whose extraordinary career has spanned more than four decades across film, theatre and television. Recognised worldwide for unforgettable performances in Dangerous Liaisons, In the Line of Fire, Con Air, Being John Malkovich, RED, The New Pope and many other internationally acclaimed productions, Malkovich has created some of cinema’s most intelligent, charismatic and unforgettable characters. Whether portraying an elegant aristocrat, a brilliant villain or an eccentric intellectual, he is admired for his unmistakable voice, magnetic screen presence, exceptional versatility and rare ability to combine dramatic intensity with wit, irony and humanity. A co-founder of Chicago’s legendary Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Malkovich has remained deeply devoted to the stage throughout his career, earning international acclaim not only as an exceptional actor, but also as an accomplished theatre director and creative artist. Now, John Malkovich brings this extraordinary artistry to The Music Critic, the internationally acclaimed stage production created by celebrated violinist, composer and conductor Aleksey Igudesman. Together with an ensemble of outstanding live musicians, Malkovich transforms authentic historical reviews once written about the world’s greatest composers into a unique theatrical experience where classical music, brilliant storytelling and sophisticated modern comedy meet. Intelligent, elegant and irresistibly entertaining, The Music Critic celebrates not only the timeless genius of great composers, but also the enduring power of wit, irony and exceptional performance. An unforgettable evening with one of the world’s greatest actors — where music, theatre and wit come together on one stage. Ticket sales start on August 27 at