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How winding is the path of love, and what happens when the heart leads us into Undiscovered Countries? In this episode: The Course of True Love, director of Penelope, Eva Steinmetz, joins Jason King Jones, Kim Carson, and Connie Behringer as they explore love’s complexities, comedic missteps, heartfelt sacrifices, and powerful transformations shaping the journeys of our 2025 protagonists.
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A Co-production with Theatre Horizon
Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel
Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz
Directed by Eva Steinmetz
May 28 to June 8 | Schubert Theatre
No more waiting in the wings—Penelope takes center stage, and she’s got some things to say. With bourbon in hand, she grabs the mic to deliver her side of the story, recounting her twenty-year wait on the small island of Ithaca while her husband, Odysseus, was off playing hero.
This witty musical flips the script on the dutiful wife history wants you to believe in—Penelope’s done being a footnote in her husband’s epic; this time, she’s writing her own odyssey. With soulful songs, razor-sharp storytelling, and an onstage band doubling as her modern-day Greek chorus, Penelope transforms the tale you thought you knew into a solo cabaret act like no other. It’s raw, fiery, and fiercely original as she steps out of the shadows to set the record straight, and she’s not holding back.
This isn’t just a retelling; it’s a revolution.
Running Time: Approximately 70 minutes, with no intermission.
Content Advisory: Contains mild adult language and themes.
Recommended Age: 13+
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