The Gospel at Colonus Revival 2018

Opened: September 4, 2018
Closing: September 09, 2018

The Gospel at Colonus - 2018 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Delacorte Theatre
81st and Central Park New York, NY 10024

THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, one of the most powerful, soul-stirring shows in theater history, makes a triumphant return to New York, lighting up the Delacorte Theater this September.

Set in the context of a black Pentecostal service, THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS is an exuberant re-telling of Sophocles' classic Oedipus at Colonus. With the ground-shaking thunder of a gospel revival meeting, this Obie-winning adaptation celebrates the 2400-year-old myth of Oedipus' redemption with a rousing gospel and blues score. Conceived, adapted, and directed by MacArthur Genius Grant winner Lee Breuer, with music composed, arranged, and directed by Academy Award nominee Bob Telson, THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS is a one-of-a-kind show featuring more than 40 powerhouse voices including gospel legends the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Legendary Soul Stirrers.

The Gospel at Colonus - 2018 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Legendary Drama Director Wendell Tabb Honored With Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024


Tabb has received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest award bestowed by the Governor of North Carolina.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023


After a thirty-year tenure at Court Theatre, the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, Charles Newell has decided to transition out of his role as Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director in June 2024.

Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFERING by nicHi douglas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023


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THE BASH at City Theatre Takes Over the South Side Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023


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IN Series Celebrate DC-Legends Chuck Brown & Eva Cassidy Through Their Only Album Together
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023


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Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE HIGH TABLE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023


Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The High Table, by Temi Wilkey, directed by Niyi Coker Jr.  The High Table will run February 9 – March 5 (press opening on February 18) at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
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Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper, Jared Grimes & Christine Pedi Join Lineup for 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022


Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper, Jared Grimes and Christine Pedi have joined the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Leslie Uggams with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater, which will be presented by Dionne Warwick. 

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022


The York Theatre Company has announced the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will take place on Monday evening, November 14, 2022 at The Edison Rooftop.

Complete Cast & Creative Announced for World Premiere of GODDESS, Starring Amber Iman & More at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny’s 2022 season, which opens on June 13 with the celebrated return of the 2021 hit that audiences went “Whoopee!” for, the Tony Award-winning Chicago.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2021


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020


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Skylight Music Theatre Announces SKYLIGHT SINGS: A VIRTUAL CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2020


Skylight Music Theatre will bring outstanding talent together -- while staying apart -- in an exclusive fundraising event, Skylight Sings: A Virtual Concert, on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. to benefit Skylight Music Theatre.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020


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by Alan Henry - Jan 8, 2020


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Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Cast and Creative Team For THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019


Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for The Gospel at Colonus running January 17-26, 2020 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

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by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2019


Onassis USA is pleased to announce thatcelebrated artist Kostis Velonis's large-scale sculptural work Life Without Tragedy has now been installed on Governors Island, where it will remain on view, free of charge, today through October 31, 2019. Life Without Tragedy, developed with architect Christian Kotzamanisand initially created for the acclaimed Onassis Festival 2019: Democracy Is Coming (during which it could be seen on Astor Place, April 10-30, free of charge), explores the intersection of democracy and theater-perhaps Greece's two greatest contributions. The work consists of three wood sculptures that mimic an ancient Greek amphitheater, a place that was a social institution and a site for political discourse as well as a venue for art. 

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by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2019


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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2019


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The Gospel at Colonus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Gospel at Colonus have there been?
The Gospel at Colonus has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.

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