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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
The Gospel at Colonus

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Playing @
Delacorte Theater
Central Park, New York, NY 10003
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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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

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Accessibility

  • 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.

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