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Oedipus! A New Musical Comedy, feat. Janine LaManna & more

June 21, 2026

Join us at 54 Below for a wonderfully hilarious and joyful evening featuring the songs of Oedipus! A New Musical Comedy! This 1996 Jim Henson Award winner for Projects Related to Puppetry and 1997 American College Theatre Festival Artistic Achievement Award (Playscript) musical takes the classic Greek tragedy out of the Mediterranean and into the backwoods of West Virginia. Experience tunes like “The Need a Man Blues,” “Safety Orange,” “Moonpies & RC Cola,” and “The Fertility Song” as Oedipus (Eddie) and Jocasta (Jo) navigate incestuous relationships, constipated jackasses, and psychic oracles.

Kicking the classic tragedy’s grim ending to the curb, this musical offers Eddie and Jo a delightfully unexpected conclusion.

Kicking the classic tragedy’s grim ending to the curb, this musical offers Eddie and Jo a delightfully unexpected conclusion. Oedipus! stars Janine LaManna (The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweet Charity, Seussical) and Jeff Gorti (Chicago, The Life at New York City Center Encores!), featuring Adam B Shapiro (Fiddler on the Roof at the National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene), Billy Sharpe (The Scarlet Pimpernel national tour), Zuri Washington (national tours of 1776 and Bat out of Hell), and members of the original cast (Pam Schmier Hacker and Jennifer Norkin Schwartz), with musical direction by Michael Lavine. This concert showcases the work of Bob Johnson and Anne Fliotsos (book & lyrics) and Edwin Wald and Cynthia Jay (music). Directed by Anne Fliotsos.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

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Janine LaManna

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Jeff Gorti

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Adam B. Shapiro

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Billy Sharpe, with neatly combed brown hair, blue eyes, and light skin, smiles gently. He wears a white collared shirt under a blue sweater. The muted olive green background and bright lighting highlight his face.

Billy Sharpe

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Zuri Washington, with natural, curly black hair, smiles softly at the camera. She wears light makeup and a white, sleeveless crochet top. The vibrant purple background highlights her smooth, warm brown skin in perfect lighting.

Zuri Washington

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Pam Schmeir Hacker, a woman with long brown hair and fair skin, smiles at the camera. She wears a sleeveless black top with ruffled shoulders and a small necklace. The plain white background gives her portrait a professional and friendly appearance.

Pam Schmier Hacker

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A woman with short brown hair, parted to the side, smiles at the camera. She wears a dark teal blouse and has a natural, friendly expression. The background is plain gray, giving the image a professional headshot feel.

Jennifer Norkin Schwartz

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Michael Lavine

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Pricing

  • $35 (includes $5 in fees) – $46 (includes $6 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $57 (includes $7 in fees)
  • Premiums: $73.50 (includes $8.50 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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