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Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

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Avant Bard continues its Season 27 with the legendary African American musical The Gospel at Colonus, a soaring celebration of transcendence and the fragility of life. The Gospel at Colonus transforms Sophocles' timeless tale of the last days of Oedipus into a parable for our times. With its epic poetry and magnificent score, The Gospel at Colonus reminds us that out of the deepest sorrows, the highest and most uplifting hope can emerge.

Check out photos and a backstage video from the show below!

The Gospel at Colonus was a global sensation when it premiered in 1983. The story combines Greek tragedy and African American heritage. The score is an inspiring fusion of Black church gospel with elements of blues and Motown. Written by Lee Breuer and composer Bob Telson, The Gospel at Colonus was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Best Drama in 1985 and won the Obie for Best Musical in 1984.

Ticket price: PWYW to $35. Tickets are available online at AvantBard.org/tickets or by calling 703-418-4808.

Photo Credit: DJ Corey Photography

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Tiffany Byrd, Ashley D. Buster, and DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Greg Watkins, Chauncey Matthews, Rafealito Ross, DeMone, and Tiffany Byrd Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Ashley D. Buster, Tiffany Byrd, and A.J. Calbert Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Chauncey Matthews Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
William T. Newman Jr. Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Brandon Mack Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd, DeMone), Brandon Mack, Greg Watkins, and Rafealito Ross Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Chauncey Matthews, Greg Watkins, and Brandon Mack Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Ashley D. Buster and DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Ashley D. Buster and DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd and DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd, DeMone, and Ashley D. Buster Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd, DeMone, and Ashley D. Buster Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Marcus Harper-Short, William T. Newman Jr., and DeMone
Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
A. J. Calbert, William T. Newman Jr., and DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Greg Watkins Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd and DeMone Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Ashley D. Buster, A. J. Calbert, Rafealito Ross, Greg Watkins, Brandon Mack, and Tiffany Byrd Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
A. J. Calbert, Rafealito Ross, and Greg Watkins Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Tiffany Byrd, Rafealito Ross, Ashley D. Buster, A. J. Calbert, Brandon Mack, Chauncey Matthews, Greg Watkins, and William T. Newman Jr. Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Rafealito Ross, Brandon Mack, Tiffany Byrd, DeMone, Ashley D. Buster, Chauncey Matthews, and Greg Watkins Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Image
Rafealito Ross, Brandon Mack, Tiffany Byrd, DeMone, Ashley D. Buster, Chauncey Matthews, and Greg Watkins





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