"Mesmerizing, unsettling, everything I hoped for in this modern interpretation of Oedipus. I have never before been to a performance which was so intense; everyone was captured in the tragedy unfolding on the stage. The actors were perfect in their roles. Loved every single minute of it; even my husband, who was not so familiar with the story of Oedipus. "
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judith t from Staten Island on Dec 15, 2025
Excellent adaptation
"This was a tremendous adaptation of Sophocles tragedy. The acting was amazing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 14, 2025
Exquisite study in suspense
"Framed as a love story, one of the most detailed and thoughtful interrogations of human psychology I have seen onstage. Dramatic irony permeated everything and it was delicious to wait for each and every penny to drop for the characters. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 13, 2025
the power of good theater
"Oedipus is an example of the highest bar we can achieve theatrically with a show that operates on so many levels, totally packing a punch emotionally, psychologically and politically. It has stays with you and forces you to look at our current situation in the world. And the thing is humanity, hasn’t changed very much in the 2500 years or so since this story was first told. Absolutely a must see. Excellent writing, acting and directing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 9, 2025
Exceptional Theater Experience
"Creatively imagined and thoughtfully produced, this production exceeds expectation. The show is well-cast and performances are stellar. This is the sort of show that makes the theater so special. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 8, 2025
A classic with a modern touch
"I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the adaptation of a classic. It was dramatic and spoke to today’s world."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 27, 2025
A Powerful Modern Take on Classic Family Plot Twist
"This timely/timeless story of intense familial drama has complexities that require a formidable cast, and Oedipus has exactly that. Every role interweaves with the storyline, and other characters, in both bold and subtle ways…and I enjoyed Lesley Manville, Mark Strong, and Anne Reid taking to heart all of this! Knowing the classic story does not detract from the ultimate unfolding and powerful climax. I highly recommend this play to all who are fortunate enough to attend. Simply splendid. "
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Luna C from Chorlton on Nov 27, 2025
Grab a ticket while you still can !
"so we saw Oedipus yesterday, phenomenal ! Fantastic ensemble cast play off each other perfectly, and the update of the classic story was perfect. Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and Anne Reid all deserve a Tony award ! We enjoyed it so much we have booked to go back for the final performance ."
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Ian H from New York on Nov 27, 2025
Superb acting and a first class Director in Robert Icke.
"If you go to the theater to see an interesting tale presented by a great cast on an imaginative set, Oedipus is your play. It's very talky and worth every word. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 21, 2025
Oedipus
"A thrill and an honor to be in the room with Lesley Manville!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 21, 2025
Brilliant
"Ickes brought this play to the 21 century in a devastating way that cannot help but shock us out of inaction. Manville and Strong are excellent and more than that, believable in their ignorance and then pain. Anne Reid solidly takes us back to the now lost 1950s morality. All in all, absolutely brilliant performances, writing, and staging. A triumph!"
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Sandra S from Glenview on Nov 21, 2025
Extraordinary
"Brilliant rewrite of a classic tale. Amazing acting. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 20, 2025
Mind blowing
"Loved the telling of the story in a contemporary fashion. Actors were brilliant. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 13, 2025
Very Powerful
"The acting was superb. I love Lesley Manville and expected her to be wonderful which she was. But Mark Strong was absolutely phenomenal. These are performances not to be missed."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 9, 2025
A beautiful rewriting of a great story
"The acting, the mis en scene, everything was spot on"
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Paul B from Saint Martin De Crau on Nov 9, 2025
Oedipus Redux
"The greatest tragedy is brought to the Twenty-first century. Liberties were taken with Sophocles’ masterpiece, but its inexorable movement to destruction untouched. Superb acting, a cleverly minimalist set, and an unexpected but very useful presence of Merope (Oedipus’s mother). The only bone to pick is the sound. As it is in Studio 54, it was not acoustically balanced as in most traditional theaters. Thus it would benefit from some mic’ing. The writing was superb: it’s a pity to miss any of it."
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Bruce F K from New York on Nov 7, 2025
Spectacular re-telling of the ancient story is a cautionary tale of hubris
"So many things to like!
The leads were terrific. Such deeply felt and precise performances.
The clock added great tension
The sound design was a standout. Almost another character.
I knew I wanted to see this show, but I was still a little worried I might be buried under a ‘classical’ interpretation that might be like going to detention. Boy, was I wrong. Thank you to everybody who made this theatrical production possible!
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richard h from Barrington on Nov 3, 2025
A story known to many yet the cast portrayed the story new and fresh!
"This fresh version brings in topics from current news headlines. The actors play there parts well in revealing layer and layer of the prophecy. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 23, 2026
Relevant, Timely, Tragic
"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’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.
