PENELOPE in Concert starring Grace McLean
Following critically acclaimed productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre in DC, and Theatre Horizon/Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Alex Bechtel's "Penelope" returns to Joe's Pub with co-creator Grace McLean in the title role!
At the beginning of the pandemic, composer Alex Bechtel was forced to quarantine in separate cities from his romantic partner of many years. He began writing songs from the point of view of Penelope from Homer's Odyssey. Through the metaphor of that character's story, Bechtel - along with co-book writers Grace McLean and Eva Steinmetz - have created an experimental musical for one actor and a 5-piece band by turns raucous, tender, and haunting.
Odysseus went off to fight the Trojan War 20 years ago, and still hasn't returned. Now, on what she hopes is the last day of her very long wait, Penelope of Ithaca takes the stage to sing of the hilarity and heartache of the last 2 decades.
Join us as we record a live album of the show - coming soon!!
"Penelope"
Music, Lyrics, Arrangements: Alex Bechtel
Book: Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz
Directed by Eva Steinmetz
Alex Bechtel Website
Grace McLean Website
Eva Steinmetz Website
Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez
Venue Joe's Pub
Runtime 75 minutes
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Pricing
Tickets are $42 (inclusive of advance phone/web service fee; door price).
There is a 2 drink or 1 food item minimum, per person, during every show at Joe's Pub.
Doors Open
6PM for 7PM performances
5:30PM for 6PM performance
For Last-Minute Tickets
For last-minute tickets, please visit our Box Office at 425 Lafayette Street. Web Sales and phone sales end when doors open, and tickets may be available for in-person, walk-up sale right before the show begins.