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Rachel Chavkin
Chavkin is a director, writer and artistic director of the TEAM. Hadestown (NYTW, National Theatre, London) has been one of her greatest joys.
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BIO
Chavkin is a director, writer and artistic director of the TEAM. Hadestown (NYTW, National Theatre, London) has been one of her greatest joys. Tony and Lortel nominations and Drama Desk Award for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway, Ars Nova, A.R.T.). London: Mission Drift (National Theatre), American Clock (Old Vic). Select New York and regional: Marco Ramirez’s The Royale (LCT; Obie Award, Drama Desk and Lortel noms.), Malloy’s Preludes (LCT3), Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds (Ars Nova and national tour) and Continuity (MTC), Carson Kreitzer’s and Matt Gould’s Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Royal Family (Guthrie Theatre) and multiple collaborations with Taylor Mac.
Her first film, Remind Me, was an official selection of the Venice and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. 2017 Smithsonian Award for Ingenuity.
In 2019-2020, she will direct Malloy’s Moby Dick at A.R.T. She is a proud NYTW Usual Suspect and Member SDC. Chavkin earned her BFA at NYU where she now serves on the directing faculty at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and earned her MFA at Columbia University.
Photos
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
1341
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
4031
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
3465
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
2718
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
1069
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
2487
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
2404
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
0326
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
0841
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
1684
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
2470
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
4522
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
0783
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
2341
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
3483
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
4410
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Lyric Theatre London 2026
Creative:
Anaïs Mitchell - MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK
Rachel Chavkin - DEVELOPED WITH AND DIRECTED BY
David Neumann - CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel Hauck - SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Krass - COSTUME DESIGNER
Bradley King - LIGHTING DESIGNER
Nevin Steinberg - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Jessica Paz - CO-SOUND DESIGNER
Liam Robinson - MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Michael Chorney - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Todd Sickafoose - ARRANGMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
Ken Cerniglia - DRAMATURG
Jennifer Mullins - Wigs & Hair Design
Cast:
Rachel Adedeji - Persephone
Bethany Antonia - Eurydice
Marley Fenton - Orpheus
Alastair Parker - Hades
Clive Rowe - Hermes
Melanie Bright - Fate
Spike Maxwell - Fate
Lauran Rae - Fate
Femi Akinfolarin - Worker
Michelle Andrews - Worker
Gabriela Benedetti - Worker
Ollie Bingham - Worker
Sebastian Lim-Seet - Worker
Juan Jackson - Swing
Oisín Nolan-Power - Swing
Lindo Shinda - Swing
Jasmine Triadi - Swing
Milly Willows - Swing
2068
Date:
03/19/2026
From: Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer (Musical Staging)
Director
Writing
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Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2026 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Rachel Chavkin, My Joy is Heavy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Rachel Chavkin, The Royale
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Director
Rachel Chavkin, The Royale
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
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Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Videos
Photos/Video: HADESTOWN Donates Costumes to Smithsonian Museum at 2,500th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2026-10-19 05:28:33
Photos/Video: Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, and More in HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-24 08:44:56
Video: Back to the Underworld: The Original HADESTOWN Cast on Their Epic, Big Screen Reunion
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-17 13:21:21
Video: Eva Noblezada Explains Why the HADESTOWN Movie Is More Than Just a Proshot
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-15 12:41:52
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:06:16
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with Director Rachel Chavkin
by Joshua Wright - 2026-04-24 12:43:55
Video: Jack Wolfe Performs 'EPIC I' From HADESTOWN at Prophecy Hall
by Michael Major - 2026-02-10 15:46:18
Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-10-28 14:35:02
Video: HADESTOWN Debuts A New 'Railroad Line' Ad on the Subway
by Michael Major - 2025-06-12 14:39:13
Video: Myra Molloy Sings 'Flowers' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-06 12:11:03
Video: Make-a-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-12 15:32:10
News
The Justice Theater Project Will Stage Bess Wohl's Climate Comedy CONTINUITY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The Justice Theater Project will continue its 2026-27 'Outside the Lines' season with Continuity by Bess Wohl, in November. Learn more about the upcoming show here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The Justice Theater Project will continue its 2026-27 'Outside the Lines' season with Continuity by Bess Wohl, in November. Learn more about the upcoming show here.
Tickets on Sale This Month For HADESTOWN at Orpheum Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The Tony-winning musical will play the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis as part of the Broadway on Hennepin series. HADESTOWN won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The Tony-winning musical will play the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis as part of the Broadway on Hennepin series. HADESTOWN won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Photos/Video: HADESTOWN Donates Costumes to Smithsonian Museum at 2,500th Performance
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026
The Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown donated two costumes to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as the production celebrated its 2,500th Broadway performance. Check out photos and videos from the evening here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026
The Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown donated two costumes to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as the production celebrated its 2,500th Broadway performance. Check out photos and videos from the evening here!
Meet the Cast of WANTED, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!
HADESTOWN To Make Premiere Engagement At The The Royal Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
The producers of the North American tour of HADESTOWN, in partnership with Broadway in Victoria, have announced that single tickets are to go on sale. HADESTOWN makes its eagerly awaited Victoria premiere at the Royal Theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
The producers of the North American tour of HADESTOWN, in partnership with Broadway in Victoria, have announced that single tickets are to go on sale. HADESTOWN makes its eagerly awaited Victoria premiere at the Royal Theatre.
Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Opens Applications for 7th Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
Applications for The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program are now open. The seventh cycle of The CRR Scholarship Program will continue to distribute $100,000 amongst 10 recipients.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
Applications for The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program are now open. The seventh cycle of The CRR Scholarship Program will continue to distribute $100,000 amongst 10 recipients.
George Abud and Lilli Cooper Join SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Emmy Award winner George Abud and Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING. Cooper returns to the production nearly two decades after originating a role in the original Broadway production.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Emmy Award winner George Abud and Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING. Cooper returns to the production nearly two decades after originating a role in the original Broadway production.
HADESTOWN Tickets to Go on Sale for Seattle Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Tickets for the Seattle return engagement of Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will go on sale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Tickets for the Seattle return engagement of Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will go on sale.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opening Night and More
by - Oct 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Chavkin, Michael Zegen and More to Join The Bushwick Starr's Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
The Bushwick Starr theater revealed its 2026 gala lineup, featuring performances by company artists, Japanese cuisine, and a cosmic disco glam-rock theme at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
The Bushwick Starr theater revealed its 2026 gala lineup, featuring performances by company artists, Japanese cuisine, and a cosmic disco glam-rock theme at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn.
The Public Theater Expands 2026-27 Season to 18 Productions, Largest in Organization History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
The Public Theater revealed its 2026-27 season lineup, expanding to 18 productions. The season includes world premieres from playwright Caryl Churchill and theater company Elevator Repair Service, plus new works by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
The Public Theater revealed its 2026-27 season lineup, expanding to 18 productions. The season includes world premieres from playwright Caryl Churchill and theater company Elevator Repair Service, plus new works by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen.
The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.
MAMMA MIA! and HADESTOWN Tours To Return To Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
Broadway In Chicago announced two fan-favorite musicals will return to the Auditorium Theatre. MAMMA MIA! and HADESTOWN will play limited engagements, with group tickets now available and individual tickets coming later.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
Broadway In Chicago announced two fan-favorite musicals will return to the Auditorium Theatre. MAMMA MIA! and HADESTOWN will play limited engagements, with group tickets now available and individual tickets coming later.
HADESTOWN Adds Additional UK and Ireland Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical will expand its UK and Ireland tour with new venues across multiple cities in 2027. Learn more about the new dates here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical will expand its UK and Ireland tour with new venues across multiple cities in 2027. Learn more about the new dates here!
Photos/Video: Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, and More in HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Brand new production photos and video footage have been released of the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown, which has recently welcomed new cast members to the Lyric Theatre, London.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Brand new production photos and video footage have been released of the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown, which has recently welcomed new cast members to the Lyric Theatre, London.
Photos: First Look at Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kayko and More in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
You can now see production photos of the all-new principal company of Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown currently features television and film star Jasmin Savoy Brown as 'Eurydice, pop-rock musician and songwriter Kayko as 'Orpheus' and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
You can now see production photos of the all-new principal company of Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown currently features television and film star Jasmin Savoy Brown as 'Eurydice, pop-rock musician and songwriter Kayko as 'Orpheus' and more.
Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and More Will Lead SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Bess Wohl's play SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson, Isaac Powell, Julia Roberts, and Paul Rudd.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Bess Wohl's play SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson, Isaac Powell, Julia Roberts, and Paul Rudd.
Photos: Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, and More Ahead of HADESTOWN West End Bow
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
All new photos have been released of the new cast members joining the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
All new photos have been released of the new cast members joining the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, and More Take First Bows in HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Hadestown welcomed new stars Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Ben Davis, Amber Iman, and Kayko on Tuesday, September 1. Get a first look at the new cast members taking their first bows in the photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Hadestown welcomed new stars Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Ben Davis, Amber Iman, and Kayko on Tuesday, September 1. Get a first look at the new cast members taking their first bows in the photos here.
Video: HADESTOWN Welcomes Norbert Leo Butz, Jasmin Savoy Brown & More
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Watch a video of Hadestown's new stars Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Ben Davis, Amber Iman, and Kayko taking their first bows in the Broadway production.
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Watch a video of Hadestown's new stars Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Ben Davis, Amber Iman, and Kayko taking their first bows in the Broadway production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Rachel Chavkin written?
Rachel Chavkin has written 1 shows including Hadestown (Developed by).
What awards has Rachel Chavkin been nominated for?
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for My Joy is Heavy, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
What awards has Rachel Chavkin won?
Rachel Chavkin has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, - Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
Podcasts
Episode 69: Rachel Chavkin: The Next Orpheus Is Gonna Make It
For their first “quarantine edition” episode, Jamie, Rob, and Jennifer chat remotely with Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin.
In this flashback to summer episode of TALKBACK, host Christine Toy Johnson welcomes playwright Kristoffer Diaz to talk about his work on the musical Hercules at the Public Theater just before it premiered in New York City and addresses presentation through the lens of wrestling in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.
Rachel Chavkin is a stage director, best known for directing the musicals Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812 and Hadestown. She has directed and created many works for The TEAM, including award-winning and internationally touring plays, such as Roosevelvis, Mission Drift and Architecting.
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