Getty Villa
Antigone: In the Language of Kings
Opens Sep 10Los Angeles

Presented by Getty Villa

Antigone: In the Language of Kings

EngagementSep 10 – Oct 3, 2026

Performances

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Run Length

24 days

Synopsis

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

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Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm. For evening events (like Outdoor Classical Theater performances), parking is $10 after 6pm. Cashless — all major cards accepted. There is no street parking; all visitors must park on-site.

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Contact us! 9 am–5 pm, 7 days a week

(310) 440-7300

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Home to the annual Outdoor Classical Theater series each fall, staged in an amphitheatre modeled after ancient Greek and Roman prototypes. Evenings can get cool — dress in layers.