Gospel at Colonus is a popular production that can be seen in Chicago after a three-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. The show, held in an African-American Pentecostal church, features singers from the Chicago gospel community.
The Gospel in the Colosseum was created by the team Court Theater – Chicago’s newest Tony award-winning theater. This show presents a modern version of the Oedipus myth with strong and soulful music.
This one-of-a-kind theatrical event brings new life to a classic story with many gospel music scores.
A bold collaboration of an amazing team of artists led by JP Hood brand and Charles Newellbrings the Broadway blockbuster to life with a new vibe on Chicago’s South Side.
The show was created in-house 1983 year and the director of the test hall Lee Breuerone of the founders of the American avant-garde theater group Mabou Mines, and a composer. Bob Telson. The musical was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play was performed on Broadway in 1988 year.
Court Theater is a professional theater company located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, where it was founded in 1955 year. The group is affiliated with the University of Chicago and receives support from the university.
Tickets together $23.50-$51.50 you can buy here.
The play will be performed from May 12 to June 11 at the Courthouse Theater, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.