Hadestown is a Tony-winning Broadway musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin that intertwines two classic Greek myths into a haunting, jazz- and folk-infused tale of love, industrialism, and hope. The show weaves together the tragic romance of Orpheus and Eurydice with the fraught marriage of King Hades and Persephone in a post-apocalyptic, Depression-era setting. Driven by a live onstage band, the score blends New Orleans jazz, blues, and indie folk to tell a timeless story about fighting for a better world even when you know how the story ends.
Originally developed as a regional community theatre project in Vermont, Hadestown evolved through a concept album and acclaimed off-Broadway and international productions before opening on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre in 2019. Celebrated for its poetic lyrics, stunning staging, and soul-stirring numbers like 'Wait for Me' and 'Why We Build the Wall', the musical earned eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Combining visceral storytelling with haunting vocal harmonies led by the Fates and Hermes, Hadestown stands as one of the most distinctive and critically lauded works in modern American musical theatre. Its enduring appeal lies in its poignant dual balance of heartbreak and resilience, offering a deeply moving theatrical experience for audiences on Broadway, in London's West End, and across national tours.
Book, Music & Lyrics:Anaïs MitchellWorld premiere 2006Based on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
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@orpheus
West End
Sep 23, 2025 · Circle Front Row · Evening
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Finally got to see Dylan Wood Orpheus and it seems I’ve grown quite fond of him he comes to me as a long lost friend whom I once picked apples with in papa’s orchard.
On a more serious note, this is quickly becoming one of my favourite pieces of art of all time. I feel like I’m endlessly unlocking new things after each new performance, and I love how much the actors are encouraged to have their own interpretation of the material.
On a less serious note, Jaz Eurydice and their mullet/rat tail and the way Orpheus would play with it when they embraced…. My heart!!! Welcome back Katniss and Peeta or whatever.
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Dylan Wood
Eurydice
Jaz Triadi
Hermes
Cedric Neal
Hades
Chris Jarman
Persephone
Nicola Roberts
Fate
Allie Daniel
Fate
Lauran Rae
Fate
Melanie Bright
Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Worker
Laura Delany
Worker
Lindo Shinda
Worker
Oisin Nolan-Power
Worker
Ollie Bingham
E
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@orpheus
West End
Jul 5, 2024 · Matinee
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Internally hooting and hollering every time Dónal hit a high note, my favourite Orpheus. I think I ascended every time he went la la la. Idk why he was performing like there was a gun to his head (positive, his Orpheus CRASHES OUT) but I was so into it.
Melanie La Barrie is the best Hermes forever. So warm, such a twinkle in her eye, such a powerful voice and commanding presence.
Grace Hodgett-Young is a fantastic Eurydice. Tough exterior hiding such vulnerability, a joy to watch.
Holy trinity?
Cast this performance
Worker
Waylon Jacobs
Orpheus
Dónal Finn
Eurydice
Grace Hodgett-Young
Hermes
Melanie La Barrie
Hades
Zachary James
Persephone
Lauren Azania
Fate
Allie Daniel
Fate
Bella Brown
Fate
Madeline Charlemagne
Worker
Tiago Dhondt-Bamberger
Worker
Beth Hinton-Lever
Worker
Ryesha Higgs
Worker
Christopher Short
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lily
@hadestown
West End
Feb 12, 2026 · Matinee
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my favourite ever. the retelling of orpheus and eurydice in an industrialised setting is soooooo good and i love the music so dearly. ive also seen scottish orpheus (dylan wood) twice and he was incredible every time, wait for me is life changing !!!! the set opening up is just so wow and i love what they do with the lights in that part and chant reprise, and doubt comes in. makes me cry every time its very dear to my heart ! 10/10 no notes
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@orpheus
West End
Apr 1, 2026 · Circle, Front Row · Matinee
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Mancunian Orpheus is so cheeky I loved him. Love hearing northern accents on that stage. Some of the new cast are still settling into their roles so I’m really excited to see them again in a few months. Alastair Parker’s Hades is like a bull in a china shop for the entirety of act one, in the best way. Will defo be in conversation for my favourite Hades. Rachel Adedeji very good <3
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Marley Fenton
Eurydice
Bethany Antonia
Hermes
Clive Rowe
Hades
Alastair Parker
Persephone
Rachel Adedeji
Fate
Lauran Rae
Fate
Spike Maxwell
Fate
Melanie Bright
Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Worker
Michelle Andrews
Worker
Femi Akinfolarin
Worker
Gabriela Benedetti
Worker
Ollie Bingham
E
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@orpheus
West End
Jul 25, 2025 · Stalls Front Row · Evening
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Desmonda Eurydice is gonna be difficult to top. Was so thrilled when she got cast in this after Aladdin. Her Flowers and Wait for Me Reprise from the front row went crazy.
Chris Jarman delivers that “I missed you” like his entire paycheck depends on it.
Allie Daniel <3
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Eurydice
Desmonda Cathabel
Hermes
Allie Daniel
Hades
Chris Jarman
Persephone
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
Fate
Lauran Rae
Fate
Melanie Bright
Fate
Lucinda Buckley
Worker
Femi Akinfolarin
Worker
Michelle Andrews
Worker
Laura Delany
Worker
Oisin Nolan-Power
Worker
Ollie Bingham
E
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@orpheus
West End
Jan 9, 2026 · Stalls, Front Row · Evening
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Chris Jarman’s diva walk in Chant II will forever have a place in my heart.
Swing heavy show with only 3 (male) workers who did an incredible job, was like Orpheus was in a boy band and it rocked.
Thrilled to see Desmonda again before she leaves!
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Eurydice
Desmonda Cathabel
Hermes
Allie Daniel
Hades
Chris Jarman
Persephone
Michelle Andrews
Fate
Jaz Triadi
Fate
Lindo Shinda
Fate
Lucinda Buckley
Worker
Juan Jackson
Worker
Oisin Nolan-Power
Worker
Winny Herbert
E
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@orpheus
West End
Jun 30, 2026 · Stalls Row G · Matinee
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sSING for an old mmaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAANNNNRAAAGH
the usual suspects. I never saw a year 2 main cast altogether so getting to see the year 3 cast altogether 3 times is kind of hilarious.
rough audience (for HT)
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Marley Fenton
Eurydice
Bethany Antonia
Hades
Alastair Parker
Persephone
Rachel Adedeji
Hermes
Clive Rowe
Fate
Lauran Rae
Fate
Melanie Bright
Fate
Spike Maxwell
Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Worker
Gabriela Benedetti
Worker
Femi Akinfolarin
Worker
Ollie Bingham
Worker
Michelle Andrews
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giantcharlie
@giantcharlie
Broadway
Mar 24, 2025 · Evening
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went for a date, this was my first ever theatre show! tbh it felt a little long but enjoyed the storyline and i locked in a man after this so +1 point
E
em
@orpheus
West End
Jun 3, 2026 · Stalls Row B · Matinee
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Rachel Adedeji and Alastair Parker might be the best Persephone/Hades duo in the West End so far. So much contempt giving way to such love.
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Marley Fenton
Eurydice
Bethany Antonia
Hades
Alastair Parker
Persephone
Rachel Adedeji
Hermes
Clive Rowe
Fate
Spike Maxwell
Fate
Lauran Rae
Fate
Melanie Bright
Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Worker
Ollie Bingham
Worker
Gabriella Benedetti
Worker
Femi Akinfolarin
Worker
Michelle Andrews
E
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@orpheus
West End
Jul 2, 2026 · Stalls Front Row · Evening
Recommends
Sebastian Lim-Seet Epic III 5000 minute standing ovation <3 First one to properly make me cry since the first time I saw it in 2024. Yay!
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Sebastian Lim-Seet
Eurydice
Bethany Antonia
Hades
Alastair Parker
Persephone
Rachel Adedeji
Hermes
Clive Rowe
Fate
Spike Maxwell
Fate
Lauran Rae
Fate
Melanie Bright
Worker
Femi Akinfolarin
Worker
Oisin Nolan-Power
Worker
Gabriela Benedetti
Worker
Michelle Andrews
Worker
Ollie Bingham
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lily
@hadestown
West End
Jan 25, 2025 · Matinee
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scorpheus i love you
Cast this performance
orpheus
dylan wood
E
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@orpheus
West End
Aug 16, 2024
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If it’s true 🔥
Cast this performance
Orpheus
Dónal Finn
Eurydice
Grace Hodgett-Young
Hermes
Melanie La Barrie
Hades
Zachary James
Persephone
Gloria Onitiri
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cam 🌟
@cam
Broadway
Jun 16, 2024
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brilliant
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Aug 14, 2026
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sarah
@ewenmontagu
Broadway
Oct 25, 2025 · Orchestra C11 · Matinee
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Cast this performance
Hermes
Eddie Noel Rodriguez
Orpheus
Jack Wolfe
Eurydice
Morgan Dudley
Persephone
Rebecca Naomi Jones
Hades
Paulo Szot
Fate
Britt West
Fate
Kay Trinidad
Fate
Jessie Shelton
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sarah
@ewenmontagu
Broadway
Sep 24, 2025 · Mezzanine G1 · Evening
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Cast this performance
Hermes
Kurt Elling
Orpheus
Jack Wolfe
Eurydice
Morgan Dudley
Persephone
Rebecca Naomi Jones
Hades
Paulo Szot
Fate
Brit West
Fate
Kay Trinidad
Fate
Jessie Shelton
S
sarah
@ewenmontagu
Broadway
Aug 7, 2025 · Mezzanine H12 · Evening
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Cast this performance
Hermes
Daniel Breaker
Orpheus
Ali Louis Bourzgui
Eurydice
Myra Molloy
Persephone
Lana Gordon
Hades
Philip Boykin
Fate
Brit West
Fate
Kay Trinidad
Fate
Jessie Shelton
S
sarah
@ewenmontagu
Broadway
Apr 30, 2025 · Orchestra Center Row Q · Evening
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Hermes
Daniel Breaker
Orpheus
Carlos Valdes
Eurydice
KC Dela Cruz
Persephone
Merle Dandridge
Hades
Philip Boykin
Fate
Brit West
Fate
Kay Trinidad
Fate
Jessie Shelton
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Jun 23, 2024
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Cast this performance
Eurydice
Isa Briones
Hermes
Jon Jon Briones
Hades
Phillip Boykin
Persephone
Ani DiFranco
Orpheus
Jordan Fisher
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Apr 30, 2024 · Matinee
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kylemosh
@kylemosh
National Tour
Nov 6, 2022 · Andrew Jackson Hall (Tennessee Performing Arts Center), Nashville, TN · Balcony | U 55 · Evening
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Persephone
Lana Gordon
Hermes
Nathan Lee Graham
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Jacob
@jacob
Broadway
Sep 24, 2022
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Cast this performance
Orpheus
Brandon Cameron
Eurydice
Hailey Kilgore
Persephone
Allison Russell
Hades
Tom Hewitt
Hermes
Malcolm Armwood
Fates
Jessie Shelton
Fates
Kay Trinidad
Fates
Brit West
Workers Chorus
Emily Afton
Workers Chorus
Timothy H. Lee
Workers Chorus
Alex Puette
Workers Chorus
Grace Yoo
Fates
Tara Jackson
J
Jacob
@jacob
National Tour
Mar 18, 2022 · Evening
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Sep 19, 2021
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Dec 29, 2019
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Nov 10, 2019 · Matinee
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Peyton LaMorte
@peyton
Broadway
Apr 14, 2019
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Synopsis
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. This acclaimed musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is winner of 8 Tony Awards(R) including Best Musical and the Grammy Award(R) for Best Musical Theater Album. It intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, singers and dancers, Hadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be.
Hadestown runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Does Hadestown have an intermission?
Yes, Hadestown has one 15-minute intermission between Act 1 and Act 2.
Is Hadestown suitable for kids?
Hadestown is recommended for ages 8 and up due to mature thematic elements and dynamic sound design, though children under 5 are strictly not permitted in the theatre.
What myth is Hadestown based on?
Hadestown is based on the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice alongside Hades and Persephone, reimagined in a Great Depression-era, industrial setting.
Who played the original Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway?
André De Shields originated the role of Hermes on Broadway, winning the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance.
Is Hadestown entirely sung-through?
Yes, Hadestown is a sung-through musical with very little spoken dialogue, relying almost entirely on its jazz and folk score to tell the story.
