The Cost of Art (27 Feb. 2012)

Despite their respective roles in the production, the seeming battle between Ivy and Karen continues into the workshop. Ivy is mad since she wasn't told previously that Karen would be in ... See full summary »

Directors:

Michael Morris, Michael Morris

Writers:

Theresa Rebeck (creator), David Marshall Grant,

Stars:

Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Debra Messing	...	Julia Houston
Jack Davenport	...	Derek Wills
Katharine McPhee	...	Karen Cartwright
Christian Borle	...	Tom Levitt
Megan Hilty	...	Ivy Lynn
Raza Jaffrey	...	Dev Sundaram
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Frank Houston (credit only)
Jaime Cepero	...	Ellis Boyd
Anjelica Huston	...	Eileen Rand
Nick Jonas	...	Lyle West
Neal Bledsoe	...	John Goodwin
Will Chase	...	Michael Swift
Eisa Davis	...	Abigail
Leslie Odom Jr.	...	Sam Strickland
Joshua Bergasse	...	Josh

Storyline

Despite their respective roles in the production, the seeming battle between Ivy and Karen continues into the workshop. Ivy is mad since she wasn't told previously that Karen would be in the ensemble. Ivy, despite or because she knows Karen is talented, does whatever she can to ensure that Karen gets as little work in the background as possible. Karen is mad as she learns that Ivy and Derek are in a sexual relationship, something she knows she could have had with Derek if she wanted, and something she knows got Ivy the part regardless of talent. She is also mad because of the stunts Ivy is pulling to minimize her work. Regardless, Karen is determined to be the best ensemble player ever, without truly understanding what that really means. Karen ultimately gets some unexpected support in making her way through her first ever Broadway musical ensemble. Meanwhile, Derek is throwing a birthday party for former Broadway child actor and now television star Lyle West. The party adds another ...

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Plot Keywords:

ensemble | workshop | degas | financing | drawing | 

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Madwoman in the Attic, DreamWorks Television, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Always Be Together"
(uncredited)
Administered by Bob Mair

User Reviews

1.4 is **** All the Way

Terrific episode where producer Anjelica Huston tries to sell a Renoir, owned by her soon-to-be divorced husband, so that she can put money into the show.

Karen discovers that Ivy and the director have been sleeping together. Ivy sees Karen as a threat and is successful in moving her out of various routines.

Towards the end of the show, an excellent song and dance routine is done by Ivy. She has certainly perfected a great intonation of the late Marilyn Monroe.

Karen may come from Iowa, but it certainly appears that she will not be shut out. She begins to form a bond with the rest of the ensemble cast.

Very well-done, entertaining episode.