Venus and Mars, woman and man, a story as timely today as it was when Adam and Eve first eyed that apple in the garden of Eden, and it gets full treatment in Theatre Oxford’s latest production, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” at the Powerhouse April 11 and 12.

“Shouldn’t I be less in love with you?” asks an aging husband in one of the segments of the musical, Theatre Oxford’s first, by Joe DiPietro with music by Jimmy Roberts. Despite all the fights and all the years, “No,” he proclaims, answering his own question while his oblivious wife reads a newspaper.

From young lovers on their first date to widowed oldsters who meet at a funeral, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is a rollicking, fun-filled exploration of the relationship of man and woman at every conceivable angle, all the highs and lows and a lot of the in-betweens.

Directed by stage veteran Rene Pulliam with music direction by Justin Wadkins, the musical will be shown April 11, at 7:30 p.m. and again April 12, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Performers include Bill Taylor, Justin Wadkins, Briana Fae Brown, Ellie Black, Tori Hutchinson, and a host of others.

On Saturday, April 12, a Theatre Oxford “Membership Mixer” will take place between productions at the Powerhouse. It will include the unveiling of the 2025-2026 season, volunteer awards, discussion of future goals and election of new board members.

This is Theatre Oxford’s final production for the 2024-2025 season, and it is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Tickets for the performances will be $15 for Theatre Oxford members, $18 for students and seniors and $25 for non-members. Tickets will be sold online, closing two hours prior to show time. Tickets will be sold at the door if available.

All productions will take place at the Powerhouse. For more information, visit http://theatreoxford.org.