PENELOPE at Lyric Stage Company of Boston
Dates: 2/6/2026 - 3/1/2026
📍 Theatre: Lyric Stage Company of Boston
140 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-585-5678
Tickets: $25-$85
Penelope presents a fresh perspective on a classic story, focusing on Penelope's experiences while waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from war. With music, book, and lyrics by Alex Bechtel, this captivating production features Erica Spyres in a powerful performance that explores themes of heartache, loneliness, and self-discovery. Directed by Courtney O’Connor, the show has a vibrant score that weaves together jazz, folk, and indie rock, creating a modern lens through which to understand this iconic character. The show runs from February 6 to March 1, 2026, at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston.
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Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE
February 24, 2026 At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions.
PENELOPE by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean and Eva Steinmetz is Coming to Lyric Stage Boston
December 17, 2025 Before the blockbuster film The Odyssey hits theaters this summer, hear the story told from the point of view of the woman waiting at home, Odysseus's wife, Penelope, at Lyric Stage Boston.About the Theatre
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