The Gospel at Colonus (1985)
An African-American musical version of Sophocles's tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus. In 1985 PBS televised the original Brooklyn Academy of Music production, as presented by the American Music Theater Festival at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia, as part of the Great Performances series.
Top Cast
Clarence Fountain
Oedipus
Isabell O'Connor
Antigone
Carl Lumbly
Theseus
Jevetta Steele
Ismene
Morgan Freeman
Messenger
The Soul Stirrers
Themselves
FAQ about The Gospel at Colonus
What is The Gospel at Colonus about?
An African-American musical version of Sophocles's tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus. In 1985 PBS televised the original Brooklyn Academy of Music production, as presented by the American Music Theater Festival at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia, as part of the Great Performances…
When was The Gospel at Colonus released?
The Gospel at Colonus was released in 1985.
What genres does The Gospel at Colonus belong to?
The Gospel at Colonus is categorised as Music.
Who stars in The Gospel at Colonus?
The cast of The Gospel at Colonus includes Clarence Fountain, Isabell O'Connor, Carl Lumbly, Jevetta Steele, Morgan Freeman.