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A modern political reimagining of Sophocles’ classic, Oedipus on Broadway drops election-night stakes into an ancient tragedy. Expect a two-hour, intense theatrical experience led by Mark Strong and Lesley Manville with practical tips on arrival, accessibility, and tickets.
A modern political reimagining of Sophocles’ classic, Oedipus on Broadway drops election-night stakes into an ancient tragedy. Expect a two-hour, intense theatrical experience led by Mark Strong and Lesley Manville with practical tips on arrival, accessibility, and tickets.
The house lights dim and the hum of Times Square slips from your ears as the stage opens on election night — not as a backdrop, but as a moral battleground. Oedipus on Broadway transplants Sophocles’ ancient questions about fate and truth into a contemporary political thriller: polling booths, a looming landslide, and the slow unspooling of secrets.
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Operated by Broadway Inbound · New York, NY
The house lights dim and the hum of Times Square slips from your ears as the stage opens on election night — not as a backdrop, but as a moral battleground. Oedipus on Broadway transplants Sophocles’ ancient questions about fate and truth into a contemporary political thriller: polling booths, a looming landslide, and the slow unspooling of secrets.
Broadway itself has been the American stage for reinvention since the 19th century; here a classical Greek tragedy is refashioned by director Robert Icke, fresh from an Olivier-winning West End run, and carried by Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The result is less ritual chorus than courtroom drama — language honed, lights sharp, timings exact.
Expect a two-hour performance with intermission, assigned best-available seating, and a production that relies on pacing, lighting and text rather than spectacle. The theater district sits on Manhattan’s bedrock of commerce and culture; its buildings have housed everything from vaudeville to modern premieres.
Practicalities matter: mobile or paper tickets are accepted, tickets arrive up to two weeks before performance, and accessible seating is available with advance notice. Children under five are not permitted; photo ID rules apply for adults. Arrive 30–45 minutes early to pass security, check coats, and orient to your row.
Whether you come for the actors, the political reimagining, or to witness a classical story stripped to its contemporary bones, this production delivers a taut, intelligible theatre experience. It’s immediate, cerebral, and built for conversation on the walk back through the neon and late-night crowds.
Most Broadway houses hold late entry until a suitable break or intermission; check venue policy and aim to arrive before curtain to avoid missing sections.
This ticket is sold as all sales final; check resale or transfer options with the seller, but refunds are not provided.
Yes — the venue offers wheelchair-accessible seating; contact customer service before booking to confirm availability and specifics.
Children under 5 are not permitted; strollers and additional bulky items may be restricted for safety and aisle access.
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The house lights dim and the hum of Times Square slips from your ears as the stage opens on election night — not as a backdrop, but as a moral battleground. Oedipus on Broadway transplants Sophocles’ ancient questions about fate and truth into a contemporary political thriller: polling booths, a looming landslide, and the slow unspooling of secrets.
The house lights dim and the hum of Times Square slips from your ears as the stage opens on election night — not as a backdrop, but as a moral battleground. Oedipus on Broadway transplants Sophocles’ ancient questions about fate and truth into a contemporary political thriller: polling booths, a looming landslide, and the slow unspooling of secrets.
Broadway itself has been the American stage for reinvention since the 19th century; here a classical Greek tragedy is refashioned by director Robert Icke, fresh from an Olivier-winning West End run, and carried by Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The result is less ritual chorus than courtroom drama — language honed, lights sharp, timings exact.
Expect a two-hour performance with intermission, assigned best-available seating, and a production that relies on pacing, lighting and text rather than spectacle. The theater district sits on Manhattan’s bedrock of commerce and culture; its buildings have housed everything from vaudeville to modern premieres.
Practicalities matter: mobile or paper tickets are accepted, tickets arrive up to two weeks before performance, and accessible seating is available with advance notice. Children under five are not permitted; photo ID rules apply for adults. Arrive 30–45 minutes early to pass security, check coats, and orient to your row.
Whether you come for the actors, the political reimagining, or to witness a classical story stripped to its contemporary bones, this production delivers a taut, intelligible theatre experience. It’s immediate, cerebral, and built for conversation on the walk back through the neon and late-night crowds.