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

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 performances. The p…

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 ended Sunday, February…

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 performances at Studio 54.…

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 not quite that, but ra…

Lately, there's been a social media trend where people post photos of themselves from a decade ago. Was it a simpler time? Was it a nostalgic time? I guess any time but now seems quaint by comparison. Personall…

The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, begins previews at Studio 54 on March 26, 2026, and officially opens on April 23.

You can now get a first look at Luke Evans (Frank-N-Furter) and Sam Pinkleton (Director) in rehearsal for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company this spring! Rich…

Luke Evans plays Frank-N-Furter in the Roundabout revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, starting performances at Studio 54 on March 26.

Luke Evans and Tony-winning director Sam Pinkleton are bringing Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show back to Broadway via Roundabout Theatre Company, with a new revival beginning at Studio 54 March 26, 2026 …

You can now get a first look at Luke Evans (Frank-N-Furter) and Sam Pinkleton (Director) in rehearsal for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company this spring! Ri…

As usual, I’m late with a list of the shows I most enjoyed in 2025 but I’m going to share it anyway and since I am late, I’m also going to cut right to the chase. There were musicals I liked a lot (Beau, …

Robert Icke’s modern adaptation of Oedipus, now running at Studio 54, is less a retelling of Sophocles’s tragedy and more a shattering meditation on truth, power, and the unbearable weight of revelation. St…

Last night, Robert Downey, Jr. came to see Oedipus on Broadway starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. See photos of Downey, Jr. with Strong, Manville, and more from the company here! Robert Icke’s new adap…

According to a new filing with the New York City Department of City Planning, the discotheque turned Broadway theatre, Studio 54, could face closure within the next two years without zoning relief that would al…

by Conor Moroney. @conorseamusactor NEW YORK, NY – Bummer. It is with great reluctance to inform you that the cast for The Rocky Horror Show contains a mere two Academy Award nominees. “You hate to see i…

Stage and screen performer Lesley Manville is currently treading the boards as Jocasta in Oedipus, a new version of Sophocles' classic tragedy now playing at Studio 54. Despite being an Olivier Award-winning ve…

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Marjorie Prime, Guys and Dolls @ Shakespeare Theatre Company, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ The Goodspeed, West Side Story @ LaGuardia High…

Academy Award winner Robert DeNiro visited Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and the cast of Oedipus on Broadway. See photos of DeNiro with the cast! Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus is now open on Broadway…

Broadway – Studio 54: 254 West 54 Street. Nov. 13-Feb. 8, 2025. Drama. Author: Robert Icke adapting Sophocles. Director: Robert Icke. Critic: David Sheward (Nov. 2025). **** The countdown clock in Hildegard B…

Peter Filichia, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Jan Simpson talk about Chess, Little Bear Ridge Road, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ New World Stages, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New…

The Broadway Theatre Review: Oedipus on Broadway By Ross The moment that Mark Strong’s handsome frame fills that massive opening screen, a sensation passes through Broadway’s Studio 54 Theatre. It’s impos…

Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus is now open on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville at Studio 54. In this new retelling, Icke transforms Sophocles’ epic tragedy into a human thriller c…

Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus is now open on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville at Studio 54. In this new retelling, Icke transforms Sophocles’ epic tragedy into a human thriller c…

The stars came out on November 13 to take in the triumphant opening of Oedipus on Broadway at Studio 54. Director Robert Icke's modern retelling of Sophocles' Greek tragedy stars Mark Strong as Oedipus and Les…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story Picks, Click Here…

Robert Icke's modern take on Sophocles' Oedipus is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. Reimagined as a tense political thriller that takes place on election night, Olivier winner and Tony nominee Mark St…

Performances are now underway for Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The Olivier Award-winning Best Revival production opened on Broadway at Studio …

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville lead the modern take on Sophocles at Studio 54.

British writer-director Robert Icke has wrestled Sophocles into 2025, breathtakingly so, with his starkly intense revival from London starring Lesley Manville and Mark Strong that opened Thursday night at Studi…

The most contemporary, trenchant new play on Broadway is Robert Ickes’ searing new adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus, which opened Thursday in a mesmerizing production that stands as one of the memorable nig…

Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus is now open on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. at Studio 54. In this new retelling, Icke transforms Sophocles’ epic tragedy into a human thriller …

You can now get a first look at production photos of the Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The Olivier Award-winning Best Revival production opens …

There’s a solid chance that the last time you had to think deeply about Oedipus Rex, you were sitting in 11th grade English class and trying to understand the symbolism behind the titular character’s ankles…

'Oedipus,' starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, brought in $485,000 across its first four preview performances at Studio 54, with 100 percent capacity.

Tickets are now on sale for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, returning to New York in a new production starring Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkleton. The …

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, is now in performances now at Studio 54. Earlier this week, the show hosted a cocktail party at the Bazaar Bar at the Ritz-C…

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke. Oedipus is in performances now at Studio 54 for a strictly limited 14-week engagement. As the production kicks off previe…

An edge-of-your-seat modern adaptation of the Greek tragedy of Oedipus, starring Olivier winner Mark Strong and two-time Olivier winner Lesley Manville, begins performances at Studio 54 on October 30 with op…

A digital rush policy is set to launch for the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke. Oedipus begins performances on Broadway on Thursday…

Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the production begins previews on March 26, 2026 and opens April 23 at Studio 54.

Beauty and the Beast and The Hobbit star Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut as Frank-N-Furter in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, the productio…

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that screen and UK stage star Luke Evans will lead the cast and make his Broadway debut in the role of “Frank-N-Furter” in the upcoming production of Richard O’Bri…

“The Rocky Horror Show,” directed by Sam Pinkleton, begins previews at Studio 54 on March 26, 2026.

Roundabout Theatre Company announced dates for three of its upcoming productions. Richard O'Brien's highly antici...pated Rocky Horror Picture Show, directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, begins pr…

Oedipus is heading to Broadway! The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, begins performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with an opening night set …

The production will begin performances at Studio 54 on October 30 and officially open on November 13.

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, created and directed by Robert Icke after Sophocles, has found its Broadway cast. The production will begin performances at Studio 54 on October 30 and officiallly open on No…

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke. Oedipus begins performances on Broadway on Thursday, O…

Once again I seem to be late to the party. Other bloggers, critics and influencers have been putting out lists of the things they most want to see in this new theater season since mid-August. And I can understa…

Jean Smart took her final bow in Call Me Izzy on Sunday, commenting that the Broadway production was an "unbelievable experience" for her. The show played 18 previews and 80 regular performances at Studio 54. W…

Add your own artistry to Richard O’Brien’s iconic musical before the new Broadway revival hits Studio 54 in 2026.

On July 22, Jean Smart returned to her one-woman play, Call Me Izzy, after missing several performances due to a knee injury. Now back in full force, the Emmy winner visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discu…

CALL ME IZZY by Jamie Wax Directed by Sarna Lapine Starring Jean Smart Studio 54 Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer A problem with traveling your selected roads through contemporary-slash-popular cultur…

Jean Smart has returned to Call Me Izzy on Broadway following a brief leave of absence after a knee injury. After Johanna Day filled in during her absence, the Emmy winner thanks the audience for coming to the …

Jean Smart has extended her run in Call Me Izzy on Broadway, now playing at Studio 54 through August 24. Smart returns to the play on July 22, following a brief leave of absence due to a knee injury. Two-ti…

Tony Award Nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart will extend her run in Call Me Izzy on Broadway, now through August 24. Smart returns to the play on Tuesday, July 22, following a brief leave of abs…

Six-time Emmy winner Jean Smart has spent the past few years on the HBO series Hacks. But that wasn't the only thing she was doing. In between seasons, Smart had been trying to get back to Broadway in Call Me I…

The new play by Jamie Wax runs at Studio 54.

Jean Smart, who is currently starring in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy on Broadway, will be out of the show due to a knee injury. The official Instagram account for the show shared, "We look for…

Isabelle Scutley is the main character in a new Broadway play that stars a riveting Jean Smart. She prefers to be called “Izzy” even though her husband Ferd disapproves. Fred is also psychologically and phy…

The production will begin performances at Studio 54 on October 30 and officiallly open on November 13.

The Olivier Award-winning West End production of Oedipus, created and directed by Robert Icke after Sophocles, has set Broadway dates. The previously announced production will begin performances at Studio 54 on…

Oedipus, the West End hit starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, will begin its 14-week engagement at Broadway’s Studio 54 on Thursday, October 30, with an opening night set for Thursday, November 13, prod…

The Broadway transfer of the recent West End production of Oedipus – an adaptation created by Robert Icke – will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with an opening night set for T…

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Beau the Musical, The Wash @ NFT at WP Theater, Dancers Over 40 Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Chicago @ 54 Below, Call Me Izzy @ Studio 54, …

Writer Jamie Wax is making his Broadway debut with Call Me Izzy, the new one-woman play starring Jean Smart. With the show now running at Studio 54, Wax stopped by CBS News to chat about the production, which h…

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 6/15/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical grosses, cumulative …

Broadway – Studio 54: 254 West 54 Street. June 12-Aug. 17, 2025. Solo Drama. Author: Jamie Wax. Director: Sarna Lapine. 90 min. Critic: David Sheward (June 2025). *** Even though there is much that is familia…

Call Me Izzy, a one-woman play written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine, celebrated its Broadway opening on June 12. Tony nominee and six-time Emmy winner Jean Smart performs the solo show at Studio 5…

By David Sheward June 13, 2025: Even though there is much that is familiar in Call Me Izzy, Jamie Wax’s new solo play at Studio 54, its star Jean Smart gives it a unique individual life. The storyline is no…

Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . No, Jean Smart, the star of Call Me Izzy, now at Broadway’s Studio 54, does not portray a Borough Park yeshivah boy in this one-woman play. The Izzy she plays is Isabel, a tr…

This indulgent but madly watchable documentary showcases Minnelli’s tremendous star wattage alongside the tragedy of a life lived in the full glare of show business To watch this indulgent but madly watchable…

Returning to Broadway after 25 years in “Call Me Izzy,” which opened Thursday at Studio 54, Jean Smart crushes it in the good way. The post Jean Smart, Gritty and Poetic in ‘Call Me Izzy’ appeared first…

Theatrely's Broadway's review of Call Me Izzy starring Jean Smart, written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine at Studio 54 in New York City.

Studio 54, New York The Hacks star is magnetic but the show, where she plays a woman finding herself late in life, can’t match her We seem to be in the midst of a solo show boomlet on Broadway, with establish…

Jean Smart plays an aspiring poet trapped in an abusive marriage in this cliché-ridden solo play. Cameron Kelsall reviews. The post Review: Call Me Izzy at Studio 54 appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

The Broadway Theatre Review: Call Me Izzy By Ross Out from a slice of light no bigger than a doorway, the talented Jean Smart emerges, filling the confined space with a talent and an energy that fills the Studi…

Slay This Way II lit up The Cutting Room on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for its second annual Pride Month celebration and benefit for The Felix Organization. The evening brought together stars from music, theater, …

Some people collect baseball cards and stamps. Playwright Jamie Wax boasts that he collects people. People’s stories, that is. “Ever since I was a little boy, odd and interesting people would come up and …