Jordan Fisher Will Take Over as 'Orpheus' in HADESTOWN on Broadway

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, original Broadway cast member Reeve Carney will play his final performance as ‘Orpheus’ in Hadestown, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical, on Sunday, November 19. BroadwayWorld has learned that Jordan Fisher, who most recently starred as 'Anthony' in the current revival of Sweeney Todd, will take over the role, on Monday, November 20, 2023. 

“First, I must thank Reeve for the magic he made in ‘Orpheus,’” commented Jordan Fisher. “An absolutely historic run and performance. His unrelenting heart and soul is deeply embedded in this role and in this story. I'm beyond honored and grateful for the opportunity to step in and steward such a beautifully crafted character. My wife, son and I have been jamming to the cast album for a long time. It's been a dream to be able to join the party! Specifically in this role. This tale is one that truly must be told again and again.”

Watch a clip of Fisher singing 'Wait for Me' below!

Jordan is an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and gamer whose work has spanned TV and music, Broadway and film. Jordan can be seen in Netflix's Work It and To All the Boys I've Loved Before sequel; The CW's "The Flash"; and most recently, Netflix's Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between; plus HBO's "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience." He is an avid gamer and even commentated for the 2019 Fortnite World Cup.

Jordan's additional accomplishments include being the first African American to portray the title character of "Evan" in Dear Evan Hansen and "Mark" in Fox's Emmy-nominated "Rent: Live," as well as being named a breakout star by MTV and People magazine for Fox's Emmy-winning broadcast "Grease Live!" He won ABC's 25th season of "Dancing With the Stars" and collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda, performing a duet with him for Disney's Moana soundtrack, as well as joining the cast of Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical, Hamilton.

Hadestown currently stars Tony Award winner Lillias White as Hermes, Solea Pfeiffer as Eurydice, Betty Who as Persephone, and Phillip Boykin as Hades. They are joined by Amelia Cormack, Lindsey Hailes, and Brit West as the Fates. The chorus of Workers is played by Emily Afton, Malcolm Armwood, Chibueze Ihumoa, Alex Puette and Grace Yoo. The cast includes swings Sojourner Brown, Brandon Cameron, Tara Jackson, Max Kumangai, Alex Lugo, and Tanner Ray Wilson.

Hadestown originated as Anaïs Mitchell’s indie theater project that toured Vermont which she then turned into an acclaimed album. With Rachel Chavkin, her artistic collaborator, Hadestown has been transformed into a genre-defying new musical that blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.

Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.

Hadestown marks the first time in over a decade that a woman has been the solo author of a musical: writing the music, lyrics, and book, and is the fourth time in Broadway history a woman has accomplished this creative feat. It also marks the first time in Broadway history that a show’s female composer and female director both won Tony Awards for their work. Earlier this year, the landmark musical became the longest running show in the history of the Walter Kerr Theatre and holds the record for highest grossing musical in that venerated stage’s 100-year history.

The creative team features Tony Award winner Rachel Hauck (set design), four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Krass (costume design), two-time Tony Award winner Bradley King (lighting design), Tony Award winners Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz (sound design), Obie Award® winner and Chita Rivera Award® winner David Neumann (choreography), Liam Robinson (music supervision, direction, and vocal arrangements), Tony Award winners Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose (arrangements and orchestrations), Ken Cerniglia (dramaturgy), and Whitley Theatrical (casting).

The North American tour is currently playing at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA through Sunday, October 1st before returning to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, CA for two weeks starting Tuesday, October 3. More stops include Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary. For the latest tour route and other information, please visit: www.hadestown.com/tour.

 

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