Throughline Theatre Continues Season with OEDIPUS REX, 7/19-27

As the kingdom of Thebes is beset by plague and pestilence that threatens to bring about their downfall, Oedipus the King vows to find the source of their suffering and once again save his people as he had done in the past. Resolving to salvage the future of his kingdom leads Oedipus on a journey through the past, where revelations about the fate of the old king bring shocking realizations about Oedipus' own origins. What follows is a climax of justice and sacrifice that has horrified and captivated audiences for over two thousand years.

First performed in an outdoor amphitheatre, Throughline Theatre Company brings Oedipus Rex to a modern audience in an intimate black-box space, immersing them in the emotion and spectacle of the epic Greek tragedy. As a part of Throughline's "Changing the World" Season, the production emphasizes the struggle of a leader faced with the choice of saving himself or saving his kingdom.

Oedipus Rex is the second production in Throughline Theatre's fourth season, their second season at The Grey Box Theatre in Lawrenceville, following a wildly successful 2012 season. Pittsburgh City Paper called Throughline's 2012 production of August: Osage County "spellbinding."

Throughline Theatre Company's four-show season focuses on the relationship between past, present, and future by presenting plays from varied time periods and arranging them to highlight their thematic and stylistic similarities.

Oedipus Rex opens Friday, July 19, at 8pm and runs until Saturday, July 27. The opening night performance will be followed by a reception where food and drinks will be provided and audience members can meet the cast. Thursday and Friday performances start at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $15 or $12 for students and seniors. Tickets for the Opening Night Reception are an additional $10. Tickets are available at the door or in advance online at throughlinge.showclix.com.

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