Thursday, October 15th 2026
Photos by Othniel Mani
Review by Autumn Sagal
If you’re a fan of Snapchat filter flower crowns, glow stick raves, an abundance of kooky animals, and holy fan fiction, then Oh My God: A Comedy of Biblical Proportions is right up your alley. This absurdist parody comedy follows a recently crucified Jesus trying to reconnect with his estranged father, who just so happens to be the ruler of the universe. Per slurpee-obsessed Jesus’ request, the two read through God’s “resume” together as a bonding exercise. Tommy James Green’s new spoof play is chock full of meta commentary, fourth wall breaks, and humorous dialogue, sprucing up the Holy Book for open and welcoming audiences.
The dedicated cast of eleven commit themselves completely to the play’s zany nature, riding a very fine line between sincerity and camp. Subtlety takes a back seat in this particular production, the actors racing about the stage at full-throttle and throwing caution to the wind in their deliveries. Physical comedy proved to be one of the company’s primary strengths, so much so that giggles would ripple through the theater seats before characters even uttered their opening lines.
Flightpath Theater serves as the perfect venue to highlight Oh My God‘s interactive and meta nature. From Lucifer bringing an audience member onstage to join a disco dance party during a Sodom and Gomorrah sketch to a vulnerable God pausing a monologue to mention he couldn’t control the plane noises overhead, the intimate setting only heightened the play’s humor. Probably the most surprising immersive bit occurred during the performance’s intermission; while the Eastside reviews team was discussing the first half of the play, a couple of actors startled us by running franticly through the lobby. You’ll have to visit the theater to discover the context of this surprise, though (wink wink).
Underneath all of the show’s over-the-top spoof humor lies a queer love story between God and Lucifer, a welcoming twist that surprisingly calls into question how balance might exist in the universe. Aside from adding depth to the play’s characters, I also found it to be a sweet emotional center that tied otherwise separate theological-themed sketches together. James Hartley and Joseph Rotondella are a dynamic duo as God and Lucifer, respectively, and some of my favorite improvised moments stemmed from their comedic chemistry together. Their romantic dance routine that closed the show was a hundred percent a crowd favorite, once again demonstrating how camp is sprinkled into every aspect of this show.
Bible purists should be aware that the jokes made within the show are often bold and perhaps even pearl-clutching at times, but if they’re able to get over the initial shock, then this play’s wit and commentary will thoroughly entertain them.
Green’s play is a cheeky presentation of these classic holy stories with a modern, millennial flair. Whether you’re a Bible expert or only have heard of these names through pop culture, this production’s outlandish characters and clever humor cater to everyone. If you’re looking to laugh but also crave a familiar structure, Oh My God: A Comedy of Biblical Proportions! is the theater experience you’ve been looking for.
Oh My God: A Comedy of Biblical Proportions!
Now Playing October 15th – 31st
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