The Gospel at Colonus Playbill - Opening Night, March 1988
Soulful and stirring, The Gospel at Colonus reimagines the story of Oedipus as the centerpiece of an African American Pentecostal church service. A redemptive celebration, this one-of-a-kind theatrical event breathes new life into a classic myth with a score of powerful gospel music. A bold collaboration, The Gospel at Colonus builds upon the strengths and experiences of its artists to bring this smash hit to life with new clarity on Chicago’s South Side.
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee |
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1988 | 42 | $111,320.00 $0.00 | $43,904.00 | $14.14 $0.00 | 7,873 1,482 | 0 8 | 66.41% | -11.93% |
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