Oedipus the King, Mama!
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SHOW INFORMATION
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Aug 21, 2009
Closed Sep 27, 2009
Opened Aug 21, 2009
Closed Sep 27, 2009
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
It's the Maternal Musical that mashes up Sophocles' Oedipus the King with the music of the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. Oedipus has a "Burning Love" and he "Can't Help Falling in Love" with his Mama.
THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:
Falcon Theatre
4252 Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
Garry Marshall's beautiful 130 seat, fully appointed theater, built with the express purpose of showcasing and developing new work. Fully accessible to the physically challenged, the theater offers excellent sight lines. There is a concessions stand [...] Read More
4252 Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
Garry Marshall's beautiful 130 seat, fully appointed theater, built with the express purpose of showcasing and developing new work. Fully accessible to the physically challenged, the theater offers excellent sight lines. There is a concessions stand [...] Read More
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The Troubadours have once again spit on propriety with Oedipus The King, Mama!, now at the Falcon Theatre, which reimagines the famed Greek tragedy as an Elvis Presley musical. Led by the witty Matt Walker, who can pick up a failed joke and slap it silly better than even Johnny Carson, Oedipus could be the troupe's funniest show yet.
To determine the plot of Sophocles' original play from this production is next to impossible, but what can be determined here is that King Oedipus of Thebes attempts to solve the mystery of his predecessor's murder. Oddly, Oedipus has not only taken former King Laius' throne, but also his marital bed - yet he's determined to solve the crime. As he gets closer[...]