Antigone: In the Language of Kings

Set in the vibrant world of pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico, this powerful reimagining of a classic tragedy confronts themes of loyalty, familial duty, and the clash between divine law and state edict. Weaving in pre-Hispanic music and poetry, this timeless story brings Aztec mythology to life in a rich historical tapestry that resonates across cultures, pitting love and defiance against tyranny.

Adapted from Sophocles by Evelina Fernández Directed by José Luis Valenzuela Co-produced by Latino Theater Company

Performed in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl, with English and Spanish supertitles available throughout the performance.

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[1]: https://media.getty.edu/Text/8e4506d2-1c1a-578a-9d79-5b0a50db8905.pdf

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>". . . commanding performances and lush costumes, projections and Indigenous music create a gripping spectacle that renews the Getty’s classical theater tradition . . . *Antigone: In the Language of Kings* marks the Getty Villa’s 20th anniversary of reinventing classical tragedy for our time. This gorgeous staging makes me ardently wish that the theater extends the tradition for at least another 20 years." >—Charles McNulty, *Los Angeles Times*

>"This production holds all the lyrical beauty one could hope for from the staging of a Greek tragedy . . . a glorious celebration of pre-conquest Mexican culture, and a resonant evening at the theatre." >—Andrew Child, *Broadway World*