Medea
Opened May 2, 1982 · Closed Jun 27, 1982 · Ran for 1 month
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Historical Production
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Awards Scorecard
1981-82 seasonFrequently Asked Questions
Is Medea still running on Broadway?
No, Medea has closed. It played at James Earl Jones Theatre and closed on June 27, 1982.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueA beautifully restored theater with a stunning Tiffany-inspired interior. The 2021 renovation transformed restroom facilities from among Broadway's worst to a model for the industry, with modern bathrooms on every public level.
Original Broadway Cast
- Zoe CaldwellMedeaWinner: Actress (Play)
- Judith AndersonNurseNom: Featured Actress (Play)
- Mitchell RyanJasonchief of the Argonauts
- Peter BrandonAegeusking of Athens
- Wayne CarsonAttendant to Jason
- Lucien DouglasJason's Slave
- Pauline FlanaganFirst Woman of Corinth
- Christopher GarvinChild
Notable Replacements
- Brian CharlesChildWas replaced in previews
Creative Team
- EuripidesPlaywright
- Robinson JeffersPlaywright
- Robert WhiteheadDirector
Quick Facts
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- May 2, 1982
- Closed
- Jun 27, 1982
- Run Length
- 1 month
- Theater
- James Earl Jones Theatre
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
