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But Oedipus’ strengths — the keenness of his mind, his heroic commitment to truth and transparency — mustn’t be overlooked. Strong, who won an Olivier Award for his performance in Ivo van Hove’s revival of Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge,” exposes the boyish vulnerability within the sophisticated politician in his sympathetically beguiling portrayal.
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Icke’s work is really something: I can’t recall ever being as riveted at a Greek tragedy. And my admiration for his show is increased by how Icke manages to stay remarkably true to so much of the original play while turning its dialogue into contemporary speech; this doesn’t read as something based on the Greek original, it feels like the play itself, re-energized with the kind of crackling relevance all too rare on Broadway. With Shakespeare, of course, theater artists pretty much have to stick to the original text. But since Greek tragedies were not written in English, everything has always been an adaptation, thus freeing creativity. Spectacularly so, here.
Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, concludes its limited run after playing 14 previews and 100 regular performances at Studio 54. The venue will soon be home to The Rocky Horror Show.
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Performances are now underway for Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The production opened on Broadway at Studio 54. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus is now open on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. at Studio 54. See what the critics had to say about the New York transfer of this Olivier Award-winning Best Revival.
You can now get a first look at production photos of the Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke. Oedipus is now in performance at Studio 54 for a strictly limited 14-week engagement. As the production kicks off previews, check out a first look photos of stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville at the stage door of the political drama.
Lesley Manville and Mark Strong toast at the OEDIPUS cocktail party. The production, directed by Robert Icke, is now performing at Studio 54.
A digital rush policy is set to launch for the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke.
The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!
Oedipus is heading to Broadway! The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, begins performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Check out photos of the new marquee here.
The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke. Learn more!
The Broadway transfer of the recent West End production of Oedipus – an adaptation created by Robert Icke – will begin performances on Broadway this October. Learn more here!
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Adaptation | Robert Icke |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Lesley Manville |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection and Video Design | Tal Yarden |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design of a Play | Tom Gibbons |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Robert Icke |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play | Lesley Manville |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Oedipus |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Robert Icke |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Natasha Chivers |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Natasha Chivers |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Mark Strong |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Lesley Manville |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Play | Oedipus |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Hildegard Bechtler |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Tom Gibbons |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Tom Gibbons |
Podcasts
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Broadway production of Oedipus at Studio 54, directed by Robert Icke and starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
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