The Odyssey! The Musical!
Tragedy is hilarious in this original musical comedy adaptation of Homer’s epic tale.
Our musical comedy adaptation of the Odyssey weaves together two stories. Brash Odysseus faces obstacle after obstacle as he travels home to Ithaca with his war-weary, impatient crew. Back on Ithaca, Penelope – Odysseus’ soulmate – fends off the suitors who want her to remarry. Over a ten-year journey, Odysseus and Penelope battle their own monsters in an attempt to find home ... and each other.
25 original songs
Approx. 2 hours including intermission
Orchestrations for 12-piece ensemble by Matt Castle and Frank Galgano of Brainstorm Theatrics
Can be performed with a cast of 11 to 24+
Click here for a French scene list and cast lists.
Click here for the piano-vocal score to “Mercy Circe” and “Doo Wop Suitors.”
Full Piano-Vocal score and orchestrations available on request.
The Details
Interested in workshopping or performing The Odyssey! The Musical! ? Contact us!
Discounted pricing is available for community theaters, colleges, and universities.
All photos by Callista Robertson for St. Olaf College
Louis Epstein is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
This activity is also made possible through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council in cooperation with a private foundation.