Oedipus on Broadway tickets
About Oedipus
See this classic get a modern makeover in Robert Icke's thrilling, sensual production. "Mark Strong and Lesley Manville deliver gut-wrenching performances" in this four-star (London Theatre) reworked tragedy. Fresh from its acclaimed London bow, Oedipus plays on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54 this fall.
See Oedipus in New York: it's election night, and a landslide victory is predicted. However, the tides are shifting and everything is about to change. What secrets will be revealed, and who is strong enough to content with their consequences? Oedipus on Broadway is a masterful retelling of one of our most famous tragedies, starring a top-tier cast who deliver the humor and hubris of this terrifying tale. Such a starry Greek revival has not been seen on Broadway in years, so this haunting production promises a threatrical event that is not to be missed.
Run time
2hr. No intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
October 30th, 2025
End date
February 8th, 2026
“A gripping modern take that leaves you shaking”
A Timeless Tragedy Made Thrillingly Modern
Audiences are raving about this brilliant adaptation that transforms a 2,000-year-old Greek tragedy into a pulse-pounding contemporary experience. The uniformly exceptional cast delivers superb perfor...
What It Feels Like
- Intensely gripping
- Brilliantly reimagined
- Emotionally powerful
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate clever adaptations of classic stories
- You enjoy exceptional ensemble acting
- You love taut psychological thrillers
The play was an interesting take on Sophocles’ classic tale.
Absolutely incredible reinvention of a classic.
Both leading actors gave magnificent performances that kept me at the edge of my seat from beginning to the end. The modernized reinvention of the story was relatable to current times and absolutely on point.
Stars on stage
Mark Strong
Lesley Manville
John Carroll Lynch
Teagle F. Bougere
Samuel Brewer
Ani Mesa-Perez
Bhasker Patel
Anne Reid
Olivia Reis
Jordan Scowen
James Wilbraham
Oedipus cast and creative team
By: Robert Icke, adapted from the play by Sophocles
Director: Robert Icke
Producer: Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and Patrick Catullo in association with Roundabout Theatre Company
Cast list: Mark Strong (as Oedipus), Lesley Manville (as Jocasta), Samuel Brewer (as Teiresias), Bhasker Patel (as Corin), Jordan Scowen (as Eteocles), James Wilbraham (as Polyneices), John Carroll Lynch (as Creon), Teagle F. Bougere (as Driver), Ani Mesa-Perez (as Lichas), Olivia Reis (as Antigone), Anne Reid (as Merope), Brian Thomas Abraham, Denise Cormier, Karl Kenzler, Oliver Rowland-Jones
Sets: Hildegard Bechtler
Costumes: Wojciech Dziedzic
Lighting: Natasha Chivers
Sound: Tom Gibbons
Other info: Video design by Tal Yarden
Venue
Accessibility
No elevator. Limited wheelchair seating in the Orchestra only. Assisted listening and ASL available.
More information about Oedipus
Visionary director Robert Icke (1984, The Doctor) reimagines an ancient Greek tragedy for today, bringing the secrets of the past bursting into the present. Internationally renowned, multi award-winning Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star, and The Guardian says they “set the stage on fire. Icke’s modern retelling is riveting from beginning to end.”
Sophocles's Oedipus Rex is the story of a brash king who learns that his wife, Jocasta, is actually his mother, unleashing bitterness, anger, and violence. A parable about incest, pride, and the lies we tell ourself, the play has been reinvented over the centuries, but never quite like this: set in the present and chronicling a leader's fall from grace, the story has powerful resonance today. Strong and Manville deliver powerhouse performances that wowed audiences in London, and now they reunite to bring the production to New York City in a timely revival, playing in Broadway this fall.
What to watch for
- Lesley Manville was seen in New York in Long Day's Journey into Night at BAM.
- Manville has an Oscar nomination for Phantom Thread.
- Strong is a Tony nominee for A View from the Bridge.
- Strong was nominated for an Olivier for Oedipus and Manville won one.
Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for Oedipus?
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Where is Oedipus playing?
Oedipus is playing at Studio 54. The theatre is located at 254 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
What's the age recommendation for Oedipus?
The recommended age for Oedipus is Ages 16+..
How long is Oedipus?
The running time of Oedipus is 2hr. No intermission.
What is Oedipus about?
A retelling of the Greek tragedy, Robert Icke's take on Sophocles' classic sees Oedipus and his wife Jocasta on election night, when everything is about to change.
Who wrote and directed Oedipus?
Robert Icke writes a new adaptation of Sophocles's classic and also directs the production.
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