"Outstanding performances coupled with incredible direction make this an unforgettable theatrical experience. Despite knowing the story, the relevance to today's politics, beginning with the fabulous video, makes it seem like a totally new story. Although a bit draggy in the middle you still can't stop watching, and ultimately in tears as the curtain comes down."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 2026
A powerful performance
"This is a must watch show, with excellent writing and superb acting. Catch it before it ends! You won’t regret it."
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Jaime A from Farmingville on Jan 11, 2026
It is an excellent production. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
"I liked the staging as well as all the acting. It is definitely one of the best shows of the season."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 8, 2026
Bravo.
"Just really very good. Everyone
Interesting. Enticing. Well directed. "
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Joseph P from Montclair on Dec 20, 2025
Lesley Manville in Oedipus
"Terrific production. Impeccable acting. Even though we know the tale of Oedipus Rex, the ending is still a shocker."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 18, 2025
Oedipus the politician
"This powerful modernized version of Oedipus begins with a speech by the kind of modern candidate for high office that we would all identify with. This makes his tragedy hit our emotions in the same powerful way the original hit the Ancient Greeks. "
"It was breathtaking and the acting was masterclass."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 31, 2025
Reinterpreting a tale of love and intrigue in Ancient Greece
"The acting was excellent; twists in the plot fascinating. A wonderful afternoon of theatre! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 2, 2025
About
Oedipus
It’s election night. The polls predict a landslide victory. Everything is about to change.
Director Robert Icke transforms Sophocles’ epic tragedy into an essential, explosive, sensual human thriller catapulting the secrets of the past into a high-stakes present.
