Avant Bard | theatre on the edge
By Lee Breuer, with music by Bob Telson Directed by Jennifer L. Nelson Music Direction by e’Marcus Harper-Short Starring William T. Newman Jr. as Oedipus Produced in Collaboration with Minister Becky Mays Jenkins and The Women’s Ecumenical Choir February 23 – March 26, 2017 Opening/press night: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Avant Bard theatre proudly presents the legendary African American musical The Gospel at Colonus, a soaring celebration of transcendence and the fragility of life. The Gospel at Colonus transforms Sophocles' timeless tale of the last days of Oedipus into a parable for our times. Its message of redemption is sorely needed. With its epic poetry and magnificent score, The Gospel at Colonus reminds us that out of the deepest sorrows, the highest and most uplifting hope can emerge.
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Avant Bard mainstage shows are always affordable:
Previews (7:30 pm): PAY WHAT YOU WILL Thursday (7:30 pm): PAY WHAT YOU WILL Friday (7:30 pm): $30 Saturday Matinee (2:00 pm): PAY WHAT YOU WILL Saturday Evening (7:30 pm): $35 Sunday Matinee (2:00 pm): $35 Industry Night (7:30 pm): $10
Single ticket buyers may exchange their tickets for any performance of equivalent or lesser value. If exchanging for a performance of higher value, single ticket buyers must pay the difference when they arrive at the Box Office.
JOIN US FOR A PAY WHAT YOU WILL PERFORMANCE As a part of our dedication to affordable, intimate theatre, all previews and Saturday matinee performances at WSC Avant Bard are Pay What You Will! “Pay What You Will” means that you can name your ticket price, any price, at the door (and you can reserve a Pay What You Will online in advance with a $10 minimum).
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS Single tickets for groups of 10 or more are $10 each. For more information or to make a reservation for your group, call 703-418-4808.