Friday, April 10, 2026

is it wrong to film the bows? | thoughts on Lesley Manville's theatre curtain call comments by MickeyJoTheatre

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Videos: Watch Scenes From ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at the Public Theatre

The Public Theatre has released videos of scenes from Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), which stars Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub, Susannah Perkins, and more. Now running thro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Tony Shalhoub is Creon in ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN SCHOOL) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18AM

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) "I'm Pregnant" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18AM

ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) "Palace Guard" Scene | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Antigone 101 | ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:12PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Susannah Perkins is Antigone | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:42AM
Friday, April 3, 2026

What Are Reviews for the London Romeo and Juliet Revival, Starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe? by Margaret Hall

Oedipus director Robert Icke is at the helm of production at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM
Monday, March 30, 2026

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The world premiere of Anna Ziegler’s new play, "Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)" now at The Public Theater, is one of four ambitious attempts to update Sophocles’ tragedy play…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:00PM

Get a 1st Look at Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe in London Romeo and Juliet Revival by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Oedipus director Robert Icke is at the helm of production at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

John Lithgow and Mark Strong are early Tony frontrunners for ‘Giant’ and ‘Oedipus’ by David Buchanan

The two actors previously squared off at the 2025 Olivier Awards where Lithgow prevailed.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

THE LION KING Welcomes Returning Cast Member Cameron Pow as Zazu

The Lion King will welcome back Cameron Pow as Zazu beginning tonight Tuesday, March 24. Pow previously played the role on Broadway intermittently from 2009 to 2013 before taking over the ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Romeo and Juliet Revival Begins in London March 18, Starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe by Logan Culwell-Block

Oedipus director Robert Icke is at the helm of the new revival at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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

Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) By Anna Ziegler Directed by Tyne Rafaeli A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:02PM
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

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