Lee Breuer's 'Gospel at Colonus'

Lee Breuer's landmark “Gospel at Colonus” is running for just six performances at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

The Public and the Onassis Foundation USA are partnering to remount MacArthur Genius Grant winner Lee Breuer's landmark “Gospel at Colonus.” Set in the context of a Black Pentecostal service, this production is a retelling of Sophocles’ classic Oedipus at Colonus. The production is free of charge and will run for just six performances at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park from September 4-9. Composer Bob Telson, choir director JD Steele, and Shari Addison, who stars as Ismene, discuss the production and Breuer’s seminal vision.

This segment is guest hosted Jenna Flanagan.