The Gospel at Colonus

SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA | May 27 to June 12, 2011 | Charleston, SC
spoletousa.org | 843.579.3100

Electrifying, soul-stirring, foot-stomping gospel is at the heart of this uplifting musical spectacle called "a miracle" by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Set in a modern day Pentecostal church, this radical reworking of Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus seamlessly blends the agony of Greek tragedy with the ecstasy of American gospel music to profound effect. More than 40 powerhouse voices— including the Grammy Award--winning Blind Boys of Alabama, the legendary Soul Stirrers, and the Steeles— deliver the ground-shaking thunder of an old-fashioned revival meeting. Adapted and directed by Lee Breuer with music by Academy Award-- and Pulitzer Prize--nominated composer Bob Telson.

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Entertainment

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• Gospel at Colonus
• Spoleto Festival
• Blind Boys of Alabama
• Soul Stirrers
• choir
• concert
• spoleto
• gospel
• Lee Breuer