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Story summary
- Antigone, the princess of Thebes, defied King Creon to bury her brother, a defining act that has shaped Sophocles' tragedy since 441 B.C.
- Her tale has inspired numerous adaptations in plays, films, and operas across centuries.
- In early 2026, four different adaptations of Antigone are being staged in New York.
- The productions explore the idea that opposing ideas can coexist, inviting new interpretations and ongoing discussion.
