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Oedipus Rex
Broadway
Revival
Oedipus Rex
Broadway
Revival
Vivian Beaumont Theater
150 W. 65th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
People (8)
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Sophocles
Writer
Minos Volanakis
Translator
Director
Robert D. Mitchell
Scenic Design
Dionysis Fotopoulos
Costume Design
Mel Howard
Producer
World Festival Corporation
Producer
The American Hellenic Alliance
Produced in association with
Greek National Theatre
Original Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jul
17
1984
Closing Date
Jul
22
1984
Performances
8
as of Dec 05, 2025
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