Sophocles News

What did our critic think of OEDIPUS REX at Company Theatre?

An ancient play with a contemporary message, Perth Youth Theatre’s Antigone tells us to never underestimate a powerful woman, or talented young people.

New Relic Theatre presents a Viking Era adaptation of Sophocles' ANTIGONE, exploring the aftermath of cruelty and the obligations of the living to the dead. Featuring original music and a talented cast, this immersive production runs from February 22-25 at Theaterlab in New York City.

The members of Perth Youth Theatre will step into the spotlight once again this February with their main stage production of Antigone.

The Old Vic has announced the world premiere of Ella Hickson’s Oedipus, starring Academy Award winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, No Time To Die) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones).

Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!

The Company Theatre continues its 2023-24 season with the Sophocles' classic OEDIPUS REX, running February 15-25 at the historic Temple Building Theater, 50 Liberty Pole Way, in Rochester.

The second show in The Filigree Theatre's special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Photograph 51,” written by Anna Ziegler, will start Thursday, Jan. 25 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 p.m. each night, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, at the Factory on 5th (3409 E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702).

Court Theatre has revealed the cast for 'Antigone,' a timely masterwork by Sophocles. Directed by Gabrielle Randle-Bent and featuring Nicholas Rudall's translation, this production concludes Court Theatre's Oedipus Trilogy.

Madison Lyric Stage announces its 2024 season featuring the opera Elektra, the musical comedy The Fantasticks, and All That Jazz - The Music of Kander & Ebb. Season auditions will be held on January 27.

Long Beach Opera announces a generous gift of $1.25 million from Carol Richards. Major donations and grants are also announced, and single tickets are now on sale.

Aida comes to Warsaw in December. Performances run 8 December - 4 February at Teatr Wielki.

The critically acclaimed New York Theatre Company BEDLAM just celebrated opeing night of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA, which runs at the West End Theater (263 W 86th Street) through December 10th, 2023.

The Filigree Theatre has revealed the full cast list for 'Photograph 51' happening Jan. 25-28 & Feb. 1-4. Get all the details here!

Savannah Stage Company presents a riveting production of Antigone, exploring themes of loyalty, justice, and personal convictions. Join us at the Tybee Post Theater for an immersive theatrical experience. Featuring talented student and adult company members.

Black Theatre Troupe’s production and David Hemphill’s inspired direction lift THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS to grand heights, aloft with emotional impact, a message about the timeless quest for redemption, and the profound ability of gospel music to elevate the human spirit. Runs through November 12th.

What did our critic think of THE ISLAND at Ensemble? Native South Euclid resident and Brush High School grad, Dr. Alan Wieder, is on a quest “to stem the tide of forgetfulness.”  The oral historian, who has been on the faculties of both South Africa’s University of Western Cape and Stellenbosch University, is concerned that “few young South Africans know of the contributions or the sensibilities regarding the social justice and the revolution against class disparity and racism in the world.” 

The CWRU Department of Theater presents 'Electra' by Sophocles, a gripping Greek tragedy of revenge and betrayal. Don't miss this passion-soaked voyage through grief and justice. Tickets available now.

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED for Thomas Ostermeier's production of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. Matt Smith leads an incredible cast in this bold reimagining of a prescient masterpiece. Opening at Duke of York's Theatre in Feb 2024.

Over the past 12 years New Stages has produced dozens of live stage shows, classes, workshops and media projects to benefit the ever growing LGBTQ Senior Community in West Hollywood. Stepping Stones, their intergenerational project sponsored in-part by the City of West Hollywood;s Arts Division.