Alex Bechtel
Alex Bechtel is a composer,lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Penelope.
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Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2026] [Replacement]
Composer[Replacement]
Lyricist[Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]
Videos
Video: Robin de Jesús Sings 'Miracle Song' From NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-02-27 16:50:51
Video: Lyric Stage Releases Trailer for PENELOPE, A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-02-13 23:34:02
Video: 'A Miracle Would Happen' from THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2025-05-12 18:33:54
Video: Watch 'Shiksa Goddess' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Milwaukee Rep
by Michael Major - 2025-04-07 09:21:59
Video: Jordan Dobson Performs 'Santa Cruz' from NIGHT SIDE SONGS at A.R.T.
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 15:30:20
Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2025-03-13 11:28:01
Video: First Look at THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-02-27 14:14:16
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-29 17:22:37
Video: Tatiana Wechsler Sings From World Premiere of PENELOPE at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2023-09-13 05:24:17
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-27 07:08:15
News
PENELOPE Limited Run Starring Grace McLean is Coming to Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026
Grace McLean will reprise her role in Penelope, a Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical retelling of The Odyssey, for a two-week run at Classic Stage Company following its Edinburgh Fringe engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026
Grace McLean will reprise her role in Penelope, a Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical retelling of The Odyssey, for a two-week run at Classic Stage Company following its Edinburgh Fringe engagement.
Watch: 'My Stuff' From The Lazours' NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
Night Side Songs – the cast album of the transformative new musical produced by Lincoln Center Theater at LCT3 / the Claire Tow Theater – is available in streaming and digital formats now with a music video for My Stuff out now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
Night Side Songs – the cast album of the transformative new musical produced by Lincoln Center Theater at LCT3 / the Claire Tow Theater – is available in streaming and digital formats now with a music video for My Stuff out now.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: PENELOPE, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 19, 2026
Penelope waited twenty years for Odysseus to return from the Trojan War. Now she's ready to share her side of the story – but she's going to need a drink first. Starring Broadway's 'phenomenal' Grace McLean (New York Times), this contemporary chamber musical brings one of history's greatest epics to life through a Richard Rodgers Award-winning folk-pop score. Sharp, funny and unexpectedly moving – this is The Odyssey as Penelope always meant it to be told.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 19, 2026
Penelope waited twenty years for Odysseus to return from the Trojan War. Now she's ready to share her side of the story – but she's going to need a drink first. Starring Broadway's 'phenomenal' Grace McLean (New York Times), this contemporary chamber musical brings one of history's greatest epics to life through a Richard Rodgers Award-winning folk-pop score. Sharp, funny and unexpectedly moving – this is The Odyssey as Penelope always meant it to be told.
Photos: PENELOPE: AN EPIC NEW MUSICAL Makes Southeastern U.S. Premiere at Jobsite Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
Check out production photos from Jobsite Theater's southeastern U.S. premiere of Penelope: An Epic New Musical, starring Colleen Cherry. The 2026 Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical runs August 19-September 6 at Tampa's Straz Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
Check out production photos from Jobsite Theater's southeastern U.S. premiere of Penelope: An Epic New Musical, starring Colleen Cherry. The 2026 Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical runs August 19-September 6 at Tampa's Straz Center.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: PENELOPE, Underbelly
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 15, 2026
Grace McLean and a stellar three-piece band turn Homer’s epic upside down in Alex Bechtel’s award-winning folk-pop musical.
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 15, 2026
Grace McLean and a stellar three-piece band turn Homer’s epic upside down in Alex Bechtel’s award-winning folk-pop musical.
Listen: PENELOPE: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB Starring Grace McLean Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Penelope: Live at Joe's Pub is now available to stream or download. Penelope – starring Broadway's Grace McLean – is a contemporary chamber musical that brings one of history's greatest epics to life. Listen here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026
Penelope: Live at Joe's Pub is now available to stream or download. Penelope – starring Broadway's Grace McLean – is a contemporary chamber musical that brings one of history's greatest epics to life. Listen here!
Exclusive: Hear Grace McLean Perform 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Listen: 'Us' Single From PENELOPE: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026
The new single, “Us,” from the upcoming release of Penelope: Live at Joe’s Pub, is available to stream or download. Penelope is a contemporary chamber musical that brings one of history’s greatest epics to life. Listen to the single here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026
The new single, “Us,” from the upcoming release of Penelope: Live at Joe’s Pub, is available to stream or download. Penelope is a contemporary chamber musical that brings one of history’s greatest epics to life. Listen to the single here!
Broadway Watch Guide July 2026: Where to Watch HADESTOWN Proshot, MOANA & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026
Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026
Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.
Exclusive Video: Grace McLean Performs 'Lose My Mind' From PENELOPE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026
The new show Penelope is set to release its next single this week. The one-woman musical stars Broadway's Grace McLean. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at McLean performing the song 'Lose My Mind.' Check out the video here.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026
The new show Penelope is set to release its next single this week. The one-woman musical stars Broadway's Grace McLean. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at McLean performing the song 'Lose My Mind.' Check out the video here.
Grace McLean to Star in PENELOPE at Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Penelope, presented by rigor + ruckus and starring Grace McLean, will run from August 5–30 at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Penelope, presented by rigor + ruckus and starring Grace McLean, will run from August 5–30 at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Listen: Grace McLean Sings 'Penelope' From PENELOPE: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
The title song, “Penelope,” from Penelope: Live at Joe’s Pub, starring Grace McLean, is available to stream now. Penelope features music and lyrics by Alex Bechtel, and book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz. Listen here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
The title song, “Penelope,” from Penelope: Live at Joe’s Pub, starring Grace McLean, is available to stream now. Penelope features music and lyrics by Alex Bechtel, and book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz. Listen here!
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
Writer Patrick Lazour Steps Into LCT3 for NIGHT SIDE SONGS at Claire Tow Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater announced that Patrick Lazour, one of the show's writers, will step into the role of ‘Player 2, Dr. Verlaine' of the new musical Night Side Songs at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater announced that Patrick Lazour, one of the show's writers, will step into the role of ‘Player 2, Dr. Verlaine' of the new musical Night Side Songs at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater.
Taylor Trensch To Replace Robin de Jesús at Select Performances of NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Taylor Trensch will assume the role of Player 2, Dr. Verlaine in NIGHT SIDE SONGS at the Claire Tow Theater beginning Tuesday, March 3.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Taylor Trensch will assume the role of Player 2, Dr. Verlaine in NIGHT SIDE SONGS at the Claire Tow Theater beginning Tuesday, March 3.
Review Roundup: NIGHT SIDE SONGS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the new musical Night Side Songs, written by duo, The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater is presenting the new musical Night Side Songs, written by duo, The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
Video: Robin de Jesús Sings 'Miracle Song' From NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has released a music video of “Miracle Song,” performed by Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús, in his first solo number ever in a musical in New York City, from the new musical Night Side Songs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has released a music video of “Miracle Song,” performed by Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús, in his first solo number ever in a musical in New York City, from the new musical Night Side Songs.
Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 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.
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 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.
Photos: First Look at Lincoln Center Theater's New Musical NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater released first-look photos of the new musical Night Side Songs, written by The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater released first-look photos of the new musical Night Side Songs, written by The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar.
Video: Lyric Stage Releases Trailer for PENELOPE, A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026
A new trailer has been released for PENELOPE, a new musical based on writings in The Odyssey by Homer. The production stars Aimee Doherty in the title role. Watch the video.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026
A new trailer has been released for PENELOPE, a new musical based on writings in The Odyssey by Homer. The production stars Aimee Doherty in the title role. Watch the video.
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