Well behaved women rarely make history...
Spill the Tea is a bold new musical inspired by the first recorded act of female political rebellion in American history — the Edenton Tea Party. At the heart of the story is Penelope Barker, the daring woman who organized 50 other women to sign a public resolution boycotting British goods — and sent it directly to King George III. This radical act of defiance, carried out in a time when women had no political voice, helped spark a revolution and laid the groundwork, not only for the birth of a new nation, but for women to stand up for their rights.
Blending pop, hip-hop, orchestral, and classic Broadway musical styles, Spill the Tea is filled with humor, heart, and history. With a witty script plus lavish sets and costumes, the show celebrates the power of women who refused to stay silent.​ The musical will debut in 2026 to celebrate 250 years of American independence!
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About the illustration...
​This image is a satirical cartoon published in London in 1775 titled "A Society of Patriotic Ladies, at Edenton, North Carolina.” ​It was designed to mock the resolution the women created. Look for it in the show!
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