Oedipus on Broadway tickets
About Oedipus
See Tony Award winner Mark Strong and Olivier Award winner Lesley Manville star in this bold reimagining of Sophocles's ancient tragedy. Oedipus plays on Broadway this fall at Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54.
Oedipus on Broadway is retold for today's audiences as an explosive political thriller. Director Robert Icke (1984, The Doctor) gives this millennia-old Greek tragedy new life to bring the secrets of the past bursting into the present. Strong and Manville star, and The Guardian says they “set the stage on fire. Icke’s modern retelling is riveting from beginning to end.”
Oedipus is the story of a cocksure king who fails to believe a prophesy about his actual origin story: he killed his father and, unawares, took his mother as his wife. His great hubris prevents him from seeing the truth, only to have devastating consequences when he finally accepts his fate. Retold for today, this revival sets the story in the present on election night as Oedipus sees himself as a sure winner. However, news will break and the tides will turn in this dramatic political thriller.
A timely tale about how arrogance and politics coincide, and where the stakes are not just one man's reputation but a country's, Icke dives into today's splintered cultural climate to tell a startlingly fresh story.
A four-star hit in which Strong has "statesmanly bravado" and "Manville delivers an astonishing performance," per London Theatre, the production now comes to New York off of its acclaimed London bow. The play won Best Revival at the 2025 Olivier Awards and Manville won for Best Actress. Strong was nominated for Best Actor and Icke was nominated for Best Director.
Run time
2hr. No intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
October 30th, 2025
End date
February 8th, 2026
“A gripping modern tragedy with powerhouse performances”
Ancient Tragedy Made Thrillingly Modern
This contemporary reimagining of Sophocles' classic sets the story on election night, transforming an ancient tale into a political thriller that feels startlingly relevant. Audiences are nearly unani...
What It Feels Like
- Intensely riveting
- Emotionally devastating
- Politically charged
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate masterful acting and star performances
- You enjoy clever modern adaptations of classic stories
- You want theater that feels urgently relevant to today
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.
Our Review
'Oedipus' Broadway review — Mark Strong and Lesley Manville are explosive in this reimagined classic
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for Oedipus?
Book tickets for Oedipus on New York Theatre Guide.
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.
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 is Oedipus about?
Oedipus is an ancient Greek tragedy reimagined for today: on election night, Oedipus sees a landslide victory, but his life, and his wife Jocasta's, are about the change.
Who wrote and directed Oedipus?
Sophocles wrote the Greek tragedy, which is now adapted (and directed) by Robert Icke, who received an Olivier nomination for his direction.
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