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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
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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 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 Previews are August 31, and September 1 and 2, 2023. ASL interpreted performances on Thursdays September 14 and 21, 2023. Ticket Prices Previews - $30 Thursday - $45 general | $40 student/senior Friday - $50 Saturday - $55
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