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Robert De Niro Attends Oedipus Premiere in Sling

12/5/2025

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Story summary

Robert De Niro attended a Broadway performance of Oedipus on December 3, 2025, with his arm in a sling after a recent procedure.
The play is directed by Robert Icke and stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, reimagining the Greek tragedy as a modern political thriller set on election night.
Previews began on October 30, 2025.
The production opened on November 13, 2025, at Studio 54 in New York City.
The cast includes several original U.K. members and tickets are currently available.

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Story summary

Robert De Niro attended a Broadway performance of Oedipus on December 3, 2025, with his arm in a sling after a recent procedure.
The play is directed by Robert Icke and stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, reimagining the Greek tragedy as a modern political thriller set on election night.
Previews began on October 30, 2025.
The production opened on November 13, 2025, at Studio 54 in New York City.
The cast includes several original U.K. members and tickets are currently available.