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Date of Death: October 09, 1996 (83)

Birth Place: Evanston, IL, USA

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Video: Eva Noblezada Talks HADESTOWN Exit, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Aug 29, 2023


Eva Noblezada is trading in dirt for glitz this fall. The longtime star of Hadestown recently left the underworld for her next project- the world premiere of The Great Gatsby musical, which begins next month at Paper Mill Playhouse. In this video, she chats more with her pal, Richard Ridge, about her amazing time on Broadway (and beyond) as Euridyce and looks ahead to what's up next.

Photos: First Look at Betty Who in Rehearsals for HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023


Get a first look at Betty Who in rehearsals for HADESTOWN. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the talented performer preparing for her role in the hit musical.

Way Off Broadway Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2023 Season continues this fall with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. 

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023


Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

Photo: Solea Pfeiffer Prepares for HADESTOWN Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023


Get all the details on Solea Pfeiffer's upcoming Broadway debut in HADESTOWN. Find out when and where you can catch her performance in this Tony winning musical. Don't miss out on this exciting addition to the cast!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld 8/15: THE WIZ Finds its Dorothy, Eva Noblezada Departs HADESTOWN, and More!
by - Aug 15, 2023


Top stories include a first look at rehearsals for The Wiz, and Eva Noblezada takes her final bows in Hadestown. Plus, The Wiz has found its Dorothy in newcomer Nichelle Lewis. Read more about these and other top stories here!

Photos: Eva Noblezada Takes Her Final Bow in HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023


Original Hadestown cast member Eva Noblezada played her final performance as 'Eurydice'. Noblezada began playing the role in 2018 at London’s National Theatre before transferring with the production to Broadway in 2019.  Check out photos of Noblezada's final curtain call here!

Video: Eva Noblezada Takes Her Final Bow in HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023


Original Hadestown cast member Eva Noblezada played her final performance as 'Eurydice' on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Noblezada began playing the role in 2018 at London’s National Theatre before transferring with the production to Broadway in 2019. Check out a video of her final bow, plus speeches from castmates, here!

HADESTOWN to Host First-Ever Autism Friendly Performance in Partnership with TDF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023


Find out when and where you can catch the first-ever autism friendly performance of the hit musical HADESTOWN, presented in partnership with TDF. Get all the details here.

Tickets For HADESTOWN At The Paramount On Sale August 8
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023


Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has announced that single tickets for Hadestown will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, August 8 at 10am.

HADESTOWN Comes to San Francisco in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023


Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play limited engagements at two venues in the San Francisco Bay Area. Back by popular demand, Hadestown will perform at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) from September 12–17, 2023 as part of BroadwaySF.

Jujamcyn Theaters Finalizes Deal to Merge with Ambassador Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2023


Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, has sold a 93 percent stake in five Broadway theaters, finalizing a previously announced deal with UK theatre company Ambassador Theatre Group. 

VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell and the Cast of HADESTOWN Celebrate Opening Night in Toronto
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023


Anaïs Mitchell, the Tony and Grammy-winning creator of Hadestown, performed with the touring cast at the show’s opening night curtain call. Hadestown had its Toronto premiere at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on July 7, 2023. Toronto performances run through August 20, 2023. Check out the video here!

Photos: Steve Ross Returns To Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023


Birdland presented the return of pianist/singer Steve Ross on Monday, July 17. Check out photos of the evening here!

Wake Up With BWW 7/21: HERE LIES LOVE Reviews, Solea Pfeiffer Joins HADESTOWN, and More!
by - Jul 21, 2023


Today's top stories: Solea Pfeiffer will join Hadestown as Eurydice, How to Dance in Ohio is headed to Broadway this fall, Here Lies Love reviews, and more!

Solea Pfeiffer to Join HADESTOWN as 'Eurydice'; Lillias White Extends Run as 'Hermes'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023


Get the latest updates on the hit Broadway musical 'Hadestown' as Solea Pfeiffer joins the cast and Lillias White extends her role. Discover how these exciting changes will impact the show and keep you entertained.

Interview: LisaGay Hamilton Cooks Up a Tasty STEW at the Pasadena Playhouse
by Gil Kaan - Jul 19, 2023


Just opened at the Pasadena Playhouse, recently crowned recipient of the 2023 Regional Tony Award, the Los Angeles premiere of Pulitzer Prize-finalist Zora Howard’s Stew. Tyler Thomas directs the cast of LisaGay Hamilton, Roslyn Ruff, Jasmine Ashanti and Samantha Miller. LisaGay graciously found some time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.

Betty Who to Make Broadway Debut as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023


Don't miss the exciting news! Betty Who and Phillip Boykin are set to join the cast of Hadestown as Persephone and Hades, bringing their incredible talents to the acclaimed Broadway musical.

Eva Noblezada to Play Final Performance in HADESTOWN in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023


Original Broadway cast member Eva Noblezada will play her final performance as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Sunday, August 13.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal For A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER At Santa Fe Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023


Santa Fe Playhouse (SFP) is currently in rehearsals for the Tony Award-winning Edwardian-style murderous musical farce, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and is thrilled to share a first-look into their sing-thru rehearsal. With a book by Robert L. Freedman, music by Steven Lutvak, and lyrics by Freedman and Lutvak. The production is directed by Rebecca Aparicio. See photos from inside rehearsal.

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