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The Gospel at Colonus
August 5 - 11, 2010
Ordway Main Hall
Conceived and directed by Lee Breuer; music by Bob Telson.
"The Gospel at Colonus" retells Sophocles' classical tragedy "Oedipus at Colonus" through the medium of modern gospel. Taking up the dramatic tension and emotional turmoil of classical tragedy and infusing it with inventive performances and an electrifying musical montage, this soul-stirring production features the heart-pounding sounds of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Legendary Soul Stirrers, and The Steeles.
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Pre & Post Show Events
ORDWAY EXTRA, Aug 11
ORDWAY EXTRA, Aug 11
Led by Ordway Center's Vice President of Theatrical Programming, James A. Rocco, these 30 minute "happenings" delve into the production's historical background and significance. They let you in on some of the technical wizardry that makes our productions so spectacular; explore the social issues in the show, or all of the above.
