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Oedipus the King, Mama!

The newest offering in our Outdoor Classical Theater series is Oedipus the King, Mama! A hilarious musical mash-up of Sophocles's Oedipus the King with the music of Elvis Presley.

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  1. Oedipus Enters His Elvis Era, With a Pompadour and Rhinestones

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    The Troubadour Theater Company makes comedic connections between a Greek tragedy and a rock ‘n’ roll legend in Oedipus the King, Mama!

    Sep 9, 2025

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