Oedipus the King, Mama! is not recommended for persons under the age of 12.
ASL interpreted performance
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Dining Options
We offer a variety of dining options before each performance as no outside food or beverages are permitted during this event.
Cafe
A selection of fresh local salads, specialty appetizers and handcrafted entrees to complement Oedipus the King, Mama!
Soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer, white wine, and our signature cocktail/mocktail—the Blue Hawaii—are also available.
View the Concessions menu.
Coffee Cart
A selection of house-made pastries and specialty tea and coffee drinks available.
Fine Dining (Available for Friday and Saturday performances only)
Available with/without specially selected wines. The first two courses are served in our Founder’s Room overlooking the theater. The final course, a selection of desserts along with coffee and tea, are packaged to take to your seat. We reserve the first six rows of seating for our fine dining patrons.
View the Prix Fixe menu.
Please note for prix fixe dining, we are unable to accept walk-ins or provide refunds in the case of a cancellation. All purchases of this dining experience (along with entrée selection) must be made when booking your tickets.
Planning your arrival
Please bring your tickets with you and have them open on your mobile device or printed. Your event ticket is also your entry to the Villa and will be checked upon arrival.
Your ticket will also be checked at the event entrance.
We recommend planning at least 30 minutes to park, go through security, and make your way to the theater.
Event check-in and seating
Check-in: 6pm
Seating opens: 7:15pm
You are welcome to visit the Villa prior to the performance, which requires a separate general admission ticket to the Getty Villa (subject to availability). Note, the Villa closes to the public every day at 5pm, and you’ll be asked to wait in the Entry Pavilion or leave and come back when the site reopens for event check-in.
Tickets are all general-admission seating, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to make your seat selection.
Accessibility
Assisted listening devices are available for this event. Please request one from an usher before you select your seat.
Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis in the Entry Pavilion.
Seating for wheelchair users and their party is available at the back of the theater, as well as at the front of the space. If you'd like to sit in the front, please let a Visitor Services associate know when you check in and they can escort you to these seats.
Pets are not allowed anywhere on the Getty Villa site, including the parking structure. Service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind, are permitted.
For more information on how we can support your visit to the Getty Villa, learn about accessibility at Getty.
Group Sales
For groups of 15 or more, please call (310) 440-7300.
Is there a wait list if tickets are sold out?
There is not a wait list; however, we encourage you to check back about one week before a performance, as seats may become available.
What can I bring?
Comfortable cushions with a seat and back are already provided in the Outdoor Theater. We ask that patrons leave their own cushions at home to maintain the set up of the theater.
As the temperatures at the Villa can vary greatly between day and night, we recommend dressing in layers and even bringing a blanket to stay warm during the show.
