THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS is one of the most powerful, soul-stirring shows in theater history. Set in the context of a black Pentecostal service, it is an exuberant re-telling of Sophocles' Gospel 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 featuring more than 40 powerhouse voices including gospel legends the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Legendary Soul Stirrers.
The iconic musical returns to New York City for the first time since 2004 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the original production at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and to honor visionary director Lee Breuer for his lifetime of excellence and historic collaboration with The Public Theater.
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The Gospel at Colonus
First Preview: Aug 20, 2018
Opening Date: Sep 4, 2018
Closing Date: Sep 9, 2018
Running Time: 01:40
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Playing @
Delacorte Theater
Central Park, New York, NY 10003
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Audience Advisory: Performance is FREE
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY thru SUNDAY @ 8 PM
Written By
- Sophocles
Music
- Bob Telson
Lyrics
- Lee Breuer - adapted lyrics by Bob Telson
Book
- Lee Breuer
Director
- Lee Breuer
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Never
Full-price tickets:
FREE
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Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Up to 25 locations in first row. Wheelchair access via ramp at Gate 1. -
Elevator\Escalator
None. -
Passenger Loading Zone
None. -
Parking
Vehicles enter 85th St. & Central Park West. Obtain parking permits from HAI (212) 575-7663. Three reserved spaces. -
Curb Ramps
81st St. Some steep slopes to theater. -
Entrance
79th Street and Fifth Ave; Central Park West at 81st St. Large letter signs mark pathway to theater. -
Restroom
Womens and Mens: Separate building next to theater entrance on main path. Doors 40". Stall doors 30". Stall 40" x 22".Commode 21.5". Urinal 23". -
Water Fountain
On main entrance ramp to theater. No clear knee space. Controls difficult. -
Telephone
To the left of box office. Coin slot 64". Cord 30". Volume control. -
Assisted Listening System
Phonic Ear available. Occasional open captioned, audio described and sign language interpreted performances. -
Visual Assistance
None.
