The Gospel at Colonus

Theatre

Name:	Delacorte Theater
Address:	81 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

Production Information

First performance date:	September 4, 2018
Opening date:	September 4, 2018
Closing date:	September 9, 2018
External Links:	Official Website

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Production Description

Set in the context of a black Pentecostal service, THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS is an exuberant re-telling of Sophocles’ classic Oedipus at Colonus. With the ground-shaking thunder of a gospel revival meeting, this Obie-winning adaptation celebrates the 2400-year-old myth of Oedipus’ redemption with a rousing gospel and blues score. Conceived, adapted, and directed by MacArthur Genius Grant winner Lee Breuer, with music composed, arranged, and directed by Academy Award nominee Bob Telson, THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS is a one-of-a-kind show featuring more than 40 powerhouse voices including gospel legends the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Original Soul Stirrers.

Opening Night Credits

Production Credits

	Person/Company	Credit
	The Public Theater	Producer

	Bob Telson	Music
	Lee Breuer	Book & Lyrics

	Lee Breuer	Director

Cast

	Actor	Role
	Shari Addison	Ismene
	Wren T. Brown	Theseus
	Sam Butler Jr.	Balladeer
	Jay Caldwell	Creon
	Kevin Davis	Polyneices
	Tina Fabrique	Soloist
	Josie Johnson	Chorus
	Carolyn Johnson-White	Choir Soloist
	Rev. Dr. Earl F. Miller	The Messenger
	Greta Oglesby	Antigone
	J.D. Steele	Choir Director
	The Blind Boys of Alabama	Oedipus
	The Legendary Soul Stirrers	Choragos
	Jeff Young	Soloist