“The Greeks were all about agōn — argument — and this Antigone is at its hottest when Ziegler drives into the ancient form and pits two unstoppable forces against each other.” By Sara Holdren, Mar 11
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Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)
The Public Theater · 1h 15m
Opened Mar 11, 2026 · Closed Apr 12, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
3 Rave
10 Positive
5 Mixed
6 Negative
Critics' Take
Ziegler's bold feminist update trades Antigone's buried brother for abortion rights, earning praise for its timely relevance and sharp performances but dividing critics over its execution—some find it powerful and provocative, others say it's overwritten and lacks true conflict.
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Critic Scorecard
24 reviews3 Rave
10 Positive
5 Mixed
6 Negative
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- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“And in this electrifying production at The Public Theater, it rings louder than ever.” By Gregory Fletcher, Mar 11
“Directed by Pailet with inventive grace with the elastic-limbed Slater brilliantly pliant and passionate in the title role, Marcel is a first-class train ride.” By David Sheward, Mar 13
“It’s a far more urgent work that resurfaces one of Western literature’s first female rebels, and gives her a new and vital sense of purpose. ★★★★☆ ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL).” By Thom Geier, Mar 11
Rated4/5 stars
“Bringing the story into closer contemporary focus, the playwright provides a guide identified in the program as ‘Chorus.’” By Michael Sommers, Mar 12
Rated4/5 stars
