Oedipus! A New Musical Comedy is an award-winning adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy that transplants the story of Oedipus (Eddie) and Jocasta (Jo) from the Mediterranean into the backwoods of coal country, reimagined as a rom-com romp through clairvoyant midwives, incestuous relationships, and idiot psychic children. The musical offers its protagonists a comedic and unexpected conclusion in place of the original tragedy's grim ending, featuring songs including The Need a Man Blues, Safety Orange, Moonpies & RC Cola, and The Fertility Song. The concert stars Janine LaManna, with a cast that includes David Edwards, Tony Javid, Zuri Washington, Pam Schmier Hacker, Jennifer Norkin Schwartz, and co-composer Edwin Wald. Book and lyrics are by Bob Johnson and Anne Fliotsos, music by Edwin Wald and Cynthia Jay, directed by Anne Fliotsos, with Michael Lavine as musical director.
News About Oedipus! A New Musical Comedy at 54 Below
Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
June 12, 2026 Next week, 54 Below, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and more.
OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY to Return to 54 Below with Janine LaManna
June 05, 2026 Janine LaManna leads the cast of OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below, the award-winning musical adaptation that reimagines the Greek tragedy as a rom-com set in Appalachian coal country.
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
May 29, 2026 Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
Review: OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below Re-Imagines the Classic Tale
December 23, 2025 Relocated to the backwoods of West Virginia, this musical re-imagines the classic Greek tale. Try counting all the Broadway references hidden in the dialogue--there's a lot, amusingly so. OEDIPUS returns to 54 Below on Father's Day in June!
54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
December 12, 2025 Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more.
54 Below to Present OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY During Studio 54's OEDIPUS Broadway Run
November 29, 2025 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Janine LaManna and Jeff Gorti in the award-winning Oedipus! A New Musical Comedy on Sunday, December 21 at 9:30 p.m.
Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below
November 26, 2025 54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.About the Theatre
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Ute Lemper: Celebrating Marlene Dietrich’s 125th Birthday (09/18/26-09/18/26)
Marcus Goldhaber: The Promise of You (09/18/26-09/18/26)
Ute Lemper: Celebrating Marlene Dietrich’s 125th Birthday (09/19/26-09/19/26)
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Queen Diva- Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute (09/12/26-09/12/26)
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The Doctor Will See You Now (Live EP Recording) The Cutting Room (9/21-9/21) |
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Jensen Freeman: Neon Nights Laurie Beechman Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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The Beat Goes On Don't Tell Mama (10/08-10/08) |
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Timeless: A Tribute to Bernadette Peters Don't Tell Mama (10/04-10/04) |
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Murray Hill: A Murray Little Christmas Joe's Pub at The Public Theater (12/17-12/17) |
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Jackie Draper: Legrand Legacy – Keep the Music Playing! Laurie Beechman Theatre (10/01-10/01) PHOTOS |
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Orfeh: Unbound 54 Below (9/26-9/26) |
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Ali Ewoldt: When You Wish Upon a Star, feat. Jose Llana & more! 54 Below (10/06-10/06) |
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Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Actor Therapy 54 Below (11/22-11/22) |
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Lea Salonga 54 Below (12/10-12/10) |
