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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Broadway Schedule:
Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 2pm and 7:30pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
and Sundays at 3pm
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After almost five years on Broadway, the train to hell is still going. Ever wonder how the world could be? Find out in Anaïs Mitchell’s hit musical, Hadestown. Directed by the innovative Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown is a love story for today, and always.
What’s the show about? In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. Hadestown intertwines two mythic Greek tales - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and of King Hades and his wife Persephone. Set in a dark, industrialized underworld that feels part jazz club, part dystopian factory, the musical blends folk and jazz with poetic lyrics to explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between hope and despair. Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
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.
After many years of development and productions off-Broadway and beyond, Hadestown officially opened on Broadway on April 17, 2019. The show was the critical darling of the 2019 season, earning 14 Tony nominations (the most of the year) and winning in 8 categories, including Best Musical and Best Score.
More about the score… the music of Hadestown can be heard on the 40-track cast recording, which won Best Musical Theater Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The musical is also captured in its original live cast recording (2016) and new work from Mitchell is featured in a followup holiday album, If the Fates Allow (2020). Additionally, Talking Hadestown, a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience is now available to stream.
Though the original Broadway cast (including Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Patrick Page, and Amber Gray) are long gone, the show has boasted an exciting slate of replacement actors over the years, including Lillias White, Jordan Fisher, Betty Who, Ani DiFranco, Yola, Stephanie Mills, Solea Pfeiffer, Lola Tung, Maia Reficco, Jon Jon Briones and Isa Briones.
You should know now… Hadestown is pronounced: HAY-deez-town. Other tricky pronunciations include: Persephone: per-SEFF-phony; Orpheus: OR-fee-uss; Eurydice: your-ID-uh-see; and Hades: HAY-deez.
You’ll love Hadestown if you’re down for a great love story and have a penchant for unique scores. No musical on Broadway sounds quite like Hadestown. Mitchell spent over a decade crafting this musical, and it shows. Catch the train to hell now before it leaves the station!
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'Hadestown' review: New musical soars with stunning visuals and bold performances
10 / 10
Directed by Rachel Chavkin ('Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812'), 'Hadestown' contains a stunning visual design evoking both a New Orleans barroom scene and a smoldering mechanical underworld, complemented by the motion of turntables, a rollicking band, bold performances and expressive dance choreography. Whereas the previous Off-Broadway production was performed in the round, no impact has been lost in the transition to a traditional proscenium theater. The score - which contains airy folk-pop for the lovers and a livelier jazz idiom for the denizens of the underworld - comes off as distinctive and authentic by Broadway standards. Many of the songs are reflective in nature, which leads to some slow points, especially in Act Two. But, more often than not, 'Hadestown' is exciting, compelling and beautiful.
Broadway's Hadestown takes an epic musical journey to the underworld: EW review
9 / 10
As far as tales as old as time go, the stories of Greek mythology are pretty high up there, those epic stories of gods and men that have been told for thousands of years and inspired countless adaptations. But there's little that feels old or stately about the way those stories - those old songs, those sad songs - are told in Hadestown, which makes its Broadway bow Thursday with a journey to the underworld that feels like it sprung forth as something entirely new.
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Video: Make-a-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Last week, Make-A-Wish recipient, Crowe Zilvitis, made their Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in a special walk on role. Get a behind the scenes look in this video!
Lana Gordon to Reprise Her Role as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
Lana Gordon will rejoin the cast of Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Persephone’ starting in June. Learn more about Hadestown and see how to purchase tickets here!
Hailey Kilgore Shares Health Update Following Departure from Hadestown
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2025
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2025
Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore has shared a health update after her early exit from Broadway’s Hadestown, revealing she was hospitalized and is now focused on recovery.
Photos: Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in HADESTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2025
You can now get a first look at Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in rehearsals for Hadestown on Broadway! See the photos here and learn more about the production.
Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz to Join HADESTOWN Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2025
Phillip Boykin will rejoin the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical as ‘Hades’ and current ensemble member KC Dela Cruz will take over the role of ‘Eurydice,’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 1, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 1, 2025
Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
Video: Hailey Kilgore Performs 'Wait For Me II' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at Tony Nominee Hailey Kilgore as ‘Eurydice’ performing “Wait For Me II” in Hadestown on Broadway. See the footage here!
Video: HADESTOWN Celebrates Six Years on Broadway
by Emmy Rice - March 23, 2025
by Emmy Rice - March 23, 2025
Hadestown is celebrating the anniversary of their first bows, which was on March 22 of this year. Check here for the video.
Video: Merle Dandridge Performs 'Living It Up on Top' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2025
You can now get a first look video of Merle Dandridge as ‘Persephone’ performing ‘Living It Up on Top’ in Hadestown Broadway. Check out the video here!
Video: Daniel Breaker as 'Hermes' Performs 'Way Down Hadestown' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 7, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 7, 2025
You can now get a first look at Daniel Breaker as ‘Hermes’ performing ‘Way Down Hadestown’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: See Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and More in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 3, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 3, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the new Broadway cast of Hadestown, starring Haley Kilgore, Carlos Valdes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Carlos Valdes Performs 'Epic II' as Orpheus in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2025
You can now get a first look of Carlos Valdes as ‘Orpheus’ performing ‘Epic II’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: HADESTOWN London New Cast in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2025
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2025
Brand new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown, who will begin performances at the Lyric Theatre, London from 11 March 2025.
Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Sing 'We Raise Our Cups' in HADESTOWN
by Michael Major - February 25, 2025
by Michael Major - February 25, 2025
Watch a first look at Merle Dandridge singing 'We Raise Our Cups' in Hadestown on Broadway. She joined the cast as Persephone last week, alongside Daniel Breaker as Hades. See the video now!
Hailey Kilgore Asks Audiences to Be Kinder
by Sidney Paterra - February 14, 2025
by Sidney Paterra - February 14, 2025
Hailey Kilgore has been calling the Walter Kerr Theate home for about a month now as the current 'Eurydice' in Hadestown, and she has something to say about recent audience behavior at the hit show. Kilgore took to TikTok to beg audiences to be courteous to performers, explaining that she recently heard patrons rudely shouting insults from the crowd.
Photos: Maia Reficco Reunites with HADESTOWN Stars at LA DOLCE VILLA Screening
by Josh Sharpe - February 11, 2025
by Josh Sharpe - February 11, 2025
Netflix held a New York screening of La Dolce Villa, the new film starring Hadestown alum Maia Reficco. At the screening, Reficco reunited with Hadestown stars Emily Afton, Grace Yoo, and Isa Briones. Take a look at photos here!
Review: HADESTOWN at Fisher Theatre
by Emily Schenk - January 30, 2025
by Emily Schenk - January 30, 2025
I was enthralled in the whole show, and I promise you don't want to miss this show when it's in town. You don't want to look back and regret not seeing Hadestown while it's in Detroit.
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025
The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
Video: HADESTOWN Star Hailey Kilgore Sings 'Wait for Me (Reprise)'
by Blair Ingenthron - January 25, 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - January 25, 2025
Watch Hailey Kilgore celebrate her return to Broadway in Hadestown by singing 'Wait for Me (Reprise)' with a glass of champagne in hand in the video here!
Photos: Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in HADESTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2025
Get a first look at photos of the newest leads of Hadestown - Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in rehearsals for Hadestown on Broadway!
Daniel Breaker & Merle Dandridge Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - January 9, 2025
by Joshua Wright - January 9, 2025
Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker and BAFTA winner and SAG Award and Grammy Award nominee Merle Dandridge will join the cast of the Tony® and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Video: Watch HADESTOWN's ASL Performance of 'Road to Hell'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 3, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 3, 2025
Hadestown on Broadway presented an ASL performance in collaboration with TDF. You can now watch the rendition of 'Road to Hell' here!
Photos: Hozier Visits HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - December 23, 2024
by Bruce Glikas - December 23, 2024
Last night, Grammy Award nominee, Hozier, attended Hadestown on Broadway. See photos here! Learn more about the current cast of Hadestown and see how to purchase tickets.
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When: The lottery will open the day before the performance and entries close at 9:30 on the day of the performance. Drawings will begin on 10:00 AM EST and will continue throughout the day as needed.
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Information: In some cases tickets may be partial view and, while every effort will be made to seat multiple seats together, there is a chance that multiple seats may be split up. Winners who require accessible seating or other special accommodations should contact us at help@luckyseat.com for assistance. Once you have entered the Lottery, won, and purchased a ticket for any performance of Hadestown, you cannot win the Lottery again within 60 days.
How long has Hadestown been running on Broadway?
Hadestown opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway) on Wednesday Apr 17, 2019 and has now been running for 5 years.
How do I get Standing Room Only for Hadestown on Broadway?
Standing Room Tickets:
Price: $39
Where: Box Office
Limit: One per customer
Restrictions: Available day of performance only when the performance is sold out. Can be purchased with cash or debit/credit cards.
There are no gunshots in Hadestown.
Hadestown History
Other Productions of Hadestown
| 2016 | Off-Broadway |
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 2017 | Canada |
Canadian Premiere Canada |
| 2018 | West End |
National Theatre Pre-Broadway Engagement West End |
| 2019 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2021 | US Tour |
First National Tour US Tour |
| 2024 | West End |
West End |
| 2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
| 2025 | West End |
West End Return West End |
Hadestown Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | David Neumann |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical | Michael Krass |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Rachel Chavkin |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Andre De Shields |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical | Bradley King |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Set Design for a Musical | Rachel Hauck |
| 2019 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical | Nevin Steinberg |
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Amber Gray |
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Andre De Shields |
| 2019 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Hadestown |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Reeve Carney |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Anais Mitchell |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreographer | David Neumann |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Rachel Chavkin |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Andre De Shields |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Amber Gray |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Bradley King |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Hadestown |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score | Anais Mitchell |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Michael Chorney |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design | Rachel Hauck |
| 2019 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Sound Design | Nevin Steinberg |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Anais Mitchell |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | David Neumann |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Michael Krass |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Rachel Chavkin |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Bradley King |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Hadestown |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Michael Chorney |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Anais Mitchell |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Andre De Shields |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Patrick Page |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Amber Gray |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Eva Noblezada |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Rachel Hauck |
| 2019 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Nevin Steinberg |
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