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Soulful and stirring, this one-of-a-kind theatrical event reimagines the story of Oedipus as the centerpiece of a redemptive musical celebration. The blinded Oedipus arrives at the seaside town of Colonus, near Athens, seeking rest after a lifetime of tragedy. But he is pursued by enemies, including his own son. Based on Sophocles’s Oedipus at Colonus from the 5th century BCE, this adaptation blends Greek myth with Black spiritual practice for a jubilant, life-affirming journey.
Adaptation and original lyrics by Lee Breuer
Adapted lyrics by Lee Breuer And Bob Telson
Music by Bob Telson
Directed by Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell
With associate director Taron Patton
Co-produced by Court Theatre
ASL interpreted performances on Thursdays September 14 and 21, 2023.
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The Gospel at Colonus
GETTY VILLA
Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 8 pm
Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8 pm
Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 8 pm
Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 8 pm
Friday, September 15, 2023, at 8 pm
Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 8 pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 8 pm
Friday, September 22, 2023, at 8 pm
Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 8 pm
Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 8 pm
Friday, September 29, 2023, at 8 pm
Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 8 pm
Outdoor Classical Theater
Link: https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/oct_gospel.html
Soulful and stirring, this one-of-a-kind theatrical event reimagines the story of Oedipus as the centerpiece of a powerful gospel church service. The blinded Oedipus arrives at the seaside town of Colonus, near Athens, seeking rest and redemption after a lifetime of tragedy. But he is pursued by enemies, including his own son. Based on Sophocles’s Oedipus at Colonus from the 5th century BCE, this adaptation blends Greece myth with Black spiritual practice for a jubilant, life-affirming musical journey.
Adaptation and original lyrics by Lee Breuer
Adapted lyrics by Lee Breuer And Bob Telson
Music by Bob Telson
Directed by Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell
With associate director Taron Patton
Co-produced by Court Theatre
ASL interpreted performances on Thursdays September 14 and 21, 2023.
Ticket Prices
Previews – $30
Thursday – $45 general | $40 student/senior
Friday – $50
Saturday – $55
Contact Information
gettycommunications@getty.edu
