The gospel at Colonus

Item

Record ID
10
Identifier
8108
Work Title
The gospel at Colonus
Uniform Title
Gospel at Colonus
Program/Series Title
Great performances
Composer
Text Author
Breuer, Lee (lyrics) ; based on the story of Oedipus as a gospel music revelation.
Production Year
1985
Transmission/Release Date
11/8/85
Transmission/Release Year
Transmitter/Outlet/Streaming Platform
PBS
Home Video - VHS
Warner Home Video
Chorus/Choir
Radio Choir of Brooklyn ; J.D. Steele Singers ; Farley Original Soul Stirrers
Soloists
Morgan Freeman (Minister and Messenger) ; Clarence Fountain (Oedipus) ; Isabell Monk (Antigone) ; Jeretta Steele (Ismene) ; Robert Earl Jones (King Creon) ; Kevin Davis (Polynices) ; Karl Lumbly (Theseus)
TV/Film Director
Browning, Kirk, 1921-
Stage Director
Breuer, Lee
Production Company
WNET ; Bioscope
Producer
Horn, David ; Smith, Yvonne
Technical Information
Tape ; color ; stereo
Duration
ca. 90'
Recorded
Taped at Philadelphia American Music Theater Festival, September l985.
Archive
UCLA Film and Television Archive
Sourcemat
PRINTCAT (X)

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