The Museum of Desire
World Premiere
From a story by John Berger
Directed by Dan Jemmett
November 6–23, 2008
The Frick Art & Historical Center
John Berger is an elder statesman of the art world—critic, painter, and author best-known for his Booker Prize-winning novel G. and his book on art theory, Ways of Seeing. The Museum of Desire is Berger's unpublished short story, entrusted to Quantum director Dan Jemmett for translation into a unique theatrical premiere. Staged in The Frick Art & Historical Center, a setting that perfectly evokes desire, Jemmett’s devised production will suggest the obsession of "everyman" for a surreal museum guide who seduces with a private collection of fantastical objects and a promise of immortality.
Locations & Directions
The Frick Art & Historical Center
7227 Reynolds Street in Point Breeze
Pittsburgh PA 15208
Parking is available in the adjacent museum lot.
On-street parking is also available.
Visit Google Maps to plot your route.
Port Authority buses serve the Mellon Park area. Current schedules, fares and routes for public transit are available from the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
You can also plan a trip by visiting Google Transit.
Age Appropriateness
Suitable for high school aged students and older
Accessibility
Please call Quantum at 412.697.2929 for more information.
Nearby Dinner Options
Pre-show dining is available in The Café at the Frick Art & Historical Center. Dinner will be available on performance nights, with seatings at 5:00 or 5:30 pm. The restaurant holds only 32 diners, so reservations are required.
To make reservations, please phone The Café at 412.371.0600
Buy tickets online or call 412.394.3353.
Performances
A completely unusual evening! Two audience bookings per night, at 7:00 and 8:00, will overlap with an hour of additional artistic adventures.
Preview Performance
Thursday November 6
Press/Opening Night
Friday November 7 with champagne reception
Roundtable Review
Sunday November 9 with post-show discussion
Regular Run Schedule
Wednesdays thru Saturdays
Please note that there is NO LATE SEATING for this performance.
Tickets
$35 on Opening Night
$25 on Wednesday and Sunday
$28 on Thursday and Friday
$30 on Saturday
There are a limited number of $15 student tickets available for select performances (with valid ID).
Members of TIX for Teachers, the Mattress Factory, and WYEP are eligible for discounted tickets. Receive $2 off with a valid ID—be sure to mention when ordering.
Please note: these offers are not valid in combination with other discounts.
Buy tickets online or call 412.394.3353.
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Box Office
Ticketing is handled by ProArtsTickets.
Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 12–5:30 p.m.
412.394.3353 or buy tickets online.