Friday, March 13, 2026

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) ****, Marcel on The Train **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward March 12, 2026: There have been numerous attempts at updating Greek tragedy. This season alone the tale of Oedipus has seen a new modern version from Robert Icke and a revi…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:27AM
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) by TotalTheater

Public Theater: 425 Lafayette Street. March 11-April 5, 2026. Drama. Author: Anna Ziegler adapting Sophocles. Director: Tyne Rafaeli. Critic: David Sheward (March 2026). **** There have been…

SOURCE: TotalTheater at 10:43PM

Photos: ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Celebrates Opening Night

The Public's world premiere of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), by Anna Ziegler and directed by Tyne Rafaeli, just celebrates its opening night. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Review Roundup: ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Opens At The Public Theater

The Public Theater's world premiere of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), by Anna Ziegler and directed by Tyne Rafaeli, opens tonight. The reviews are in for the starry production. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

‘Antigone: This Play I Read in High School’ updates Greek tragedy as pro-choice allegory (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

Sophocles is having a moment. Robert Ickes’ Oedipus, recently on Broadway, recast the title character as an Obama-like political upstart facing down birtherism allegations, while Lee Zeldi…

SOURCE: Culture Sauce at 10:00PM

In Rehearsals: ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

WORLD PREMIERE ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) February 26, 2026 - April 05, 2026 By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THI…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:18PM
Friday, March 6, 2026

Up on the Marquee: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Is Back on Broadway

Previews begin soon for the second ever Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of an opening on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Stud…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM
Thursday, March 5, 2026

Photos: First Look at ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)

The Public's world premiere of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), by Anna Ziegler and directed by Tyne Rafaeli, has now been extended through April 5! The production officially open…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Video: Public Theatre Shares ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Trailer

The Public Theater has released a teaser trailer for the world premiere of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School). The bold new adaptation of Sophocles’ classic begins performances in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM
Monday, March 2, 2026

Lesley Manville says her stage and screen careers 'feed each other' by Michel Martin

The decorated British actress discusses her new film Midwinter Break, her role in Oedipus on Broadway and how she balances stage and screen.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:31AM
Saturday, February 28, 2026

Real Families Really Matter in “The Reservoir” and “You Got Older” by Jan Simpson

Ever since Sophocles put the fall of the House of Oedipus onstage, the theatrical canon has been chock-a-block with unhappy families. And that makes sense because they make for good drama. B…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 11:42AM
Monday, February 23, 2026

Step Into the Romeo and Juliet Rehearsal Room With Sadie Sink by Logan Culwell-Block

Noah Jupe co-stars in the upcoming revival from Oedipus director Robert Icke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM
Friday, February 20, 2026

Oedipus, Marjorie Prime, Bug Will Compete as Revivals at This Year's Tonys by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony Administration Committee also issued decisions on Chess and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Bug & More by Jamie Kravitz

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on February 19 to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the second time this season that…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM
Thursday, February 19, 2026

2026 Tony eligibility: June Squibb goes featured, Best Play category shrinks by Sam Eckmann

Oedipus and Bug were also discussed at the second eligibility meeting of the 2025-26 Broadway season.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:50PM

Move Over Sophocles: For Tony Awards, Robert Icke Is Author Of ‘Oedipus’ by Greg Evans

Playwright-director Robert Ickes’ remarkable, modern-dress adaptation of Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus is significantly different from that ancient version (no Rex in the title, for starter…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:42PM

Tony Awards Committee Rules on Eligibility for ‘Oedipus,’ ‘Chess,’ ‘Bug’ and More by Clayton Davis

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met Thursday to rule on eligibility for five Broadway productions, confirming where several shows and artists will compete at the 79th annual Tony Aw…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:14PM

Tony Awards Committee Meets For Second Time To Determine Eligibility For '25-26 Season

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the second time this season that the Tony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:55PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Oedipus Sets a House Record in Its Final Performances, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The production, written and directed by Robert Icke, played its final performance February 8 at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Photos: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub & More Rehearse for ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)

Rehearsals are underway for The Public Theater's world premiere of ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler and direct…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/8/26 - CHICAGO and More Up in Attendance

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 2/8/2026 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07PM
Monday, February 9, 2026

Broadway’s ‘Oedipus’ With Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Breaks House Record In Final Week by Greg Evans

Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville broke the record for highest weekly gross at Broadway’s Studio 54, taking in $1,212,949 for its final week of…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:07PM

Robert Icke’s OEDIPUS Breaks Studio 54 Weekly Box Office Record In Final Week

Robert Icke's new adaptation of Oedipus starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville broke the record for highest weekly gross at Studio 54, taking in $1,212,949.00 over its final week, which en…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM
Sunday, February 8, 2026

OEDIPUS Plays Final Performance Today

Today, February 8, 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 perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Monday, February 2, 2026

My Own Take: 'Oedipus' on Broadway by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Oedipus,” created by Robert Icke, “after Sophocles,” on Broadway. What makes it special?: It’s not often you get to see a Greek tragedy on Broadway. However, this is no…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 11:54PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026

How Lesley Manville Is Leaving ‘Oedipus’ Audiences Spellbound by Ben Brantley

Personal history emerges by painful degrees in “Oedipus,” whose language and story, the actress Lesley Manville says, “wreck me every time.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:12AM
Friday, January 30, 2026

My Take On: Reviews Of Current And Recent NYC Shows by Bill Hirschman

A new feature “My Take On:: Short reviews of New York shows by Nunzio Michael Lupo, veteran journalist and an insightful appraiser of the arts. These pieces were first posted on his page a…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:54AM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Watch a Preview of 'Into the Woods' at the Bridge Theatre by BroadwayWorld

London Theatre Company has released a trailer from Into The Woods. The major new production, directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is now playing the Bridge Theat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:01PM
Monday, January 26, 2026

See Who's Joining Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe in West End Romeo and Juliet by Logan Culwell-Block

Oedipus director Robert Icke will helm the revival at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Friday, January 16, 2026

‘Oedipus’ Star Lesley Manville on Intimacy Coordinators, Modernizing Sophocles for the Epstein Era and Making Her Broadway Debut by Brent Lang

Lesley Manville is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in “Oedipus,” but there are a few quirks of New York theatergoing she could do without. For starters, there’s the applause t…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:43AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets On Sale Now by Jonathan Mandell

There are seven new participants in the twice-yearly discount program: All Out:, Chess, Liberation, Marjorie Prime, Oedipus,Ragtime, Two Strangers (the links are to my reviews.) Click on the…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:41PM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off