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Hadestown (NY)

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Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre

While based on the oft-told Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus' descent into hell, Anaďs Mitchell's folk opera ‘Hadestown' just might deliver audiences to musical-theater heaven. A dozen years in the making, ‘Hadestown' was first performed as a stage production in Mitchell's home state of Vermont. In 2010, to enthusiastic acclaim, she released it as a concept album featuring indie-folk stars Ani DiFranco, Greg Brown, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, the Low Anthem's Ben Knox Miller, and the Haden triplets (Petra, Rachel, and Tanya). Mitchell expanded the album into an Americana musical quilt with the help of Tony Award–winning director Rachel Chavkin (‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812'). It premiered off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop on May 6, 2016, and ran through July 31. March 2019 marks its Broadway debut, with opening night planned for April 17.

About the Show

In ‘Hadestown,' Mitchell inventively updates the myth of Eurydice and Orpheus to a post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of the Great Depression. The narrator, Hermes (Tony-nominated André De Shields), calls it "an old tale from way back when." While economic misery and environmental calamities afflict the land, the underworld has become a model of full employment thanks to Hades, who wants to construct a wall to protect the jobs of his mining minions.

While Eurydice (Tony-nominated Eva Noblezada) seeks economic security in the overworld, her beloved Orpheus — played by denim-clad singer-songwriter Reeve Carney, originator of the title role in Broadway's ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' — possesses a more poetic soul. Amber Gray plays Persephone, queen of the underworld, who cherishes the summers she is allowed to spend "on top." When Hades (Patrick Page, the Green Goblin in ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark') convinces Eurydice to join him in Hadestown, Persephone convinces her husband to give the couple one last chance to leave the underworld together.

A blend of classic storytelling and contemporary concerns, ‘Hadestown' reverberates with relevance. It's also a heartfelt celebration of American music in all its emotional richness and down-to-earth pleasures. And don't worry: In ‘Hadestown,' the devil has only some, not all, of the best tunes.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 598 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show and theatre

    by s.o.s. on 3/13/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Theatre was small enough that all the seats were great. The music and singing was amazing, reminiscent of New Orleans street jazz with some steam punk mixed in. Loved all of it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show!

    by D. on 3/13/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    The show was excellent! Unique storyline great characters, great singing. Saw it twice and Im gonna see it one more time. Better view from mezzanine.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A matinee to remember

    by J. F. on 3/11/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Wonderful song and dance show. Persephone was just talented

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Outstanding!

    by VZA on 3/11/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Tickets were a gift for my daughter who has lived this music and story for several years. We enjoyed the show so much! It now ranks top on our list of favorite musical. The Walter Kerr was a wonderful venue!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A great experience

    by P. W. on 3/11/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    The music was great and the cast was incredible !!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Outstanding Show

    by RB on 3/10/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Unique but Mesmerizing. Captures you from the first song, Road to Hell and never lets you down.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Stunningly Beautiful

    by Jorge Miami on 3/8/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    This is a show not to miss. The music is stunningly beautiful and flawlessly performed by an exceedingly talented cast. Great staging and dancing. This is is a wonderful show and no second fiddle to the Hamilton’s and Les Miserables of the stage.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Must see!

    by E. T. on 3/7/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Highly recommend. The music was exceptional. I liked the story and the production kept me riveted.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Energetic and very entertaining

    by Diane on 3/7/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    An interesting and easy to follow retelling of one of the Greek myths. Each of the cast members perfectly embrace and enhance their role. I highly recommend it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Show was amazing

    by Dsl on 3/7/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Loved the music, the story and the acting. We did not like the actor in the role of Orpheus though. Very weak acting, the guy would be good for Peter Parker, but there is not one inch of sexy or brave in him. Not a good choice for Orpheus.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    It was a wonderful performance in a great theatre.

    by AJB on 3/5/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    I have been to a variety of shows on Broadway over the years and this was certainly among the best ever! Very creative music with a great band too!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Good Musical

    by DAP. on 3/5/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Good performance. Great music, show starts slow, but builds. The Announcer is great. The finale before intermission is strong and timely. I would recommend this musical.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best show ever!!

    by Mary and Caleb on 3/4/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    The cast had such chemistry! The set and music and choreography were outstanding!! And the ending!! LOVED It!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Show I've Ever Seen

    by Lindsay on 3/4/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Everything was mind-blowing--the cast, the music, the set, the lighting, the direction. Really fantastic!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best show I've ever seen

    by A. F. on 3/4/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Every cast member is incredibly talented, singing and dancing were terrific. The band is amazing. Score is gorgeous. We see everything and this is#1.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spectacular

    by Nafe on 3/3/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    The seats we had were great. The energy of the cast was electric. The voices, staging and pace of this show was truly excellent. If there is only time for one musical, make it this one!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The new Wicked!!

    by Theatre Head on 3/1/20

    My roommate and I have been listening to this soundtrack for the past 1.5 years and finally were able to make it up to NYC, and we were NOT disappointed. It lived up to everything we had imagined. It is performed in a small and intimate theatre, which only adds to the already incredible writing and performances. While it's a sad story, the singing is superb and the energy and execution of all the cast members characters were done flawlessly. We also loved that the band was a part of the set. Would gladly see this over and over again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beautiful show with a beautiful message

    by C. on 3/1/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    The show hooks you from the moment the music starts and the entire experience was beautiful. The acting was first rate and it’s understandable why it won as many awards as it did. I would see it again and again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hadestown was excellent!

    by Vicki on 2/29/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    I recommend seeing the broadway show, Hadestown. It was excellent, from the story to the incredible talent of the cast.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show!

    by Kat33 on 2/29/20Walter Kerr Theatre - New York

    Hadestown was so good! The singing, the acting and the story were mesmerizing. I would see it again and again!