Update: After this story was published, John Malkovich canceled his planned performance of The Music Critic in Israel next year, citing an unauthorized press release that falsely attributed quotes to the actor. Read the story here.
John Malkovich is set to star in a production of The Music Critic in Israel next year.
According to The Jerusalem Post, Malkovich is scheduled to return to Tel Aviv for the satirical theatrical-musical production on April 13 at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium.
Written and conceived by Russian-German Jewish violinist and composer Aleksey Igudesman, The Music Critic blends classical music with comedy and scathing reviews of some of history’s most celebrated composers. Malkovich embodies an “evil critic” who insults iconic composers including Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven and Frédéric Chopin.
A live ensemble featuring Igudesman and pianist Hyung-ki Joo performs the music as Malkovich delivers the critiques, culminating in a segment in which he reads a real, harsh review of his own career.
