About the Show
Exile, murderer, and witch—we all know of Medea’s unspeakable crimes, but not the woman herself. In this original production,
Medea: The Musical invites you to judge Medea for yourself...after hearing her side of the story for the first time in history. Based on Seneca the Younger’s account of her mythology,
Medea: The Musical gives voice to one of the most notorious women in our pop culture lexicon. Translated by Harvard College undergraduate Elena Lu with original, Hamilton-style music by Chris Ruiz and Paul Palmer, this 90-minute show promises to scandalize, entertain, and enlighten.