Award Winning Playwright Anna Ziegler Brings World Premiere Of Radical New Play To The Public Theater In 2026!

WhatsOnStage Award winning playwright Anna Ziegler (Photograph 51) brings the world premiere of her radical reworking of Antigone to the Public Theater early 2026! Directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Tyne Rafaeli and starring Celia Keenan-Bolger and Tony Shalhoub, Antigone (This Play I Read In High School) promises to be a bold and witty reimagining of the story of Oedipus' daughter.

What Is The Story?

An ancient kingdom dominated by men. One young woman fighting for her life. Antigone is hell-bent on breaking out of a controlling society that wishes to own her body, and she will do whatever she can to get her freedom. A thrilling mixture of the classic and the modern, Antigone (This Play I Read In High School) explores leaders who have lost their way, corruption of society, and finding power within yourself - all with scathing wit and insight.