Spacey reiterates Vic commitment

Kevin Spacey told British Broadcasting Corp. radio Thursday that he was “more determined than ever” to serve out his 10-year contract as head of London’s Old Vic but acknowledged that the theater’s latest production had been a disappointment.

Spacey, who took over as artistic director in 2004, said the production of Arthur Miller’s “Resurrection Blues” directed by filmmaker Robert Altman had been “in trouble” before its opening night last month. The production will close Saturday, a week earlier than planned. One of its stars, Jane Adams, has already quit.

“Resurrection Blues” is one of several recent Old Vic productions panned by critics, although several shows, including a production of Shakespeare’s “Richard II” starring Spacey, have garnered good reviews and strong sales.

“We must be doing something right even though 11 or 12 people who write for newspapers don’t particularly like what we’ve done,” Spacey said.