Hadestown 2018

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: November 13, 2018
Closing: January 26, 2019

Hadestown - 2018 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop and Edmonton's Citadel Theatre, Hadestown arrives at London's National Theatre ahead of its eagerly anticipated Broadway bow next year. Celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and visionary director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) have transformed Mitchell's acclaimed concept album into a genre-defying new work that blends modern American folk music with vintage New Orleans jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.

This groundbreaking musical follows songwriter Orpheus and his mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice. Mitchell's mesmerizing melodies and poetic imagination pit nature against industry, faith against doubt, and love against fear. Performed by an international ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, Hadestown delivers a resonant and moving theatrical experience. Welcome to the intriguing and beautiful world of "your next musical theater obsession" (Vogue).

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Photo Flash: The Cast of HADESTOWN Celebrates Opening Night At National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2018


On Tuesday night, HADESTOWN opened in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre in London.

Review Roundup: HADESTOWN Opens at the National Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2018


Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop and Canada's Citadel Theatre, Hadestown just opened at the National Theatre prior to Broadway.

BWW Review: HADESTOWN, National Theatre
by Rona Kelly - November 14, 2018


The latest incarnation of Anais Mitchell's musical sees it cross the river to the other side, playing to UK audiences before heading to Broadway. The result: an otherworldly experience with sublime staging.

Photo Flash: All New Production Photos of HADESTOWN, Featuring Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page, and More!
by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2018


All new production photos have been released from Hadestown at the National Theatre! Check them out below!

BWW Interview: Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney Talk HADESTOWN
by Rona Kelly - November 7, 2018


We sat down to talk to the lovers themselves Orpheus and Eurydice: Reeve Carney who returns to the production, and Eva Noblezada who joins it anew. With the National Olivier being the largest venue the show has played to date, the two share how the revolves are helping to tell the story, how else the show has changed, and Broadway audiences vs. West End ones.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for HADESTOWN, with Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and More!
by Nicole Rosky - October 29, 2018


Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop and Canada's Citadel Theatre, Hadestown comes to the National Theatre prior to Broadway. The National Theatre is taking us inside rehearsals with the cast and you can check out a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of the HADESTOWN Photoshoot, Featuring Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and More!
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2018


Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop and Canada's Citadel Theatre, Hadestown comes to the National Theatre prior to Broadway.The National Theatre is giving us a behind the scenes look at the cast's recent photoshoot.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For HADESTOWN at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2018


Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop and Canada's Citadel Theatre, Hadestown comes to the National Theatre prior to Broadway.

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Amber Gray, and Patrick Page Will Lead London Production of Broadway-Bound HADESTOWN - Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2018


Casting has been announced for the London production of Broadway-bound Hadestown! It was announced today that Amber Gray and Patrick Page will reprise their original New York Theatre Workshop roles of Persephone and Hades. They will be joined by Reeve Carney as Orpheus, a role he performed alongside Gray and Page at the Citadel Theatre (Edmonton, Canada). New cast members Andre De Shields and Eva Noblezada will take the roles of Hermes and Eurydice, with Rosie Fletcher, Carly Mercedes Dyer, and Gloria Onitiri as the Fates. Completing the cast are Sharif Afifi, Beth Hinton-Lever, Seyi Omooba, Aiesha Pease, Joseph Prouse, Jordan Shaw, and Shaq Taylor.

Hadestown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hadestown have there been?
Hadestown has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2016, Canada which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2018, Broadway which opened in 2019, US Tour which opened in 2021 and West End which opened in 2024.

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