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BIO

Broadway: Hadestown, Jagged Little Pill, Waitress. Off-Broadway: What’s that Smell; Lysistrata Jones; and The Civil War. First National Tour: Waitress; Hair; and Joseph… Regional: The Scottsboro Boys at The Old Globe, A.C.T., and the Ahmanson. Encores!: Call Me Madam; Anyone Can Whistle; Bells are Ringing; Where’s Charley?; and Superman! TV: “Boardwalk Empire” and “Vinyl”. Education: B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from University of Michigan.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2019
Performer

[Boston]
World Premiere Production at American Repertory Theater, 2018
Ensemble

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Cal (Understudy) [Replacement]

Joe (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ensemble

Cal (Understudy) [Replacement]

Joe (Understudy) [Replacement]

Cal (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Production, 2011
Tyllus

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Revival, 2011
Ensemble

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2010
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


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Video: Swing Tara Jackson Answers HADESTOWN Fan Questions

Hadestown swing Tara Jackson is responding to audience-submitted questions. Watch her answers and tips for playing at Fate in the video here!
Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes & Tom Hewitt to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway

Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway beginning in January! Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production.
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN

Grammy Award winner Allison Russell has joined the cast of Hadestown as ‘Persephone.’ Watch her perform 'Living It Up' here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Lillias White Will Return to HADESTOWN in October

Lillias White will reprise her role as ‘Hermes’ in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown on Broadway. The Tony Award-winning actress will return to the underworld beginning Tuesday, October 22nd.
Grammy Award Winner Allison Russell to Make Broadway Debut as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN

Grammy Award winner Allison Russell will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. Hadestown follows two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
HADESTOWN Will Open in Melbourne and Amsterdam Next Year

Productions of Hadestown will open in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Royal Theater Carré and in Melbourne, Australia at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Spring 2025.
Video: Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco & Phillip Boykin Extend Runs in HADESTOWN

Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco, and Phillip Boykin have all extended their runs in Hadestown on Broadway. Watch video highlights of the new cast in action!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Photo: Stephanie Mills Debuts First Look as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN

Hermes is in the building! Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills joins the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown as ‘Hermes’ and she just shared a first look in costume.
Stephanie Mills Pushes Back First Performance as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN Due to Illness

Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills has pushed back her first performance in Hadestown due to illness. Mills will join the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown as ‘Hermes.’
Stephanie Mills Will Return to Broadway as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN

Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills will join the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown as ‘Hermes.’
Singer-Songwriter Yola Will Make Broadway Debut as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Yola will make her Broadway debut in the role of Persephone in Hadestown beginning this summer! She will take over the role beginning July 2.
Maia Reficco to Make Broadway Debut as 'Eurydice' in HADESTOWN

Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside HADESTOWN's 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

Check out photos from Hadestown's 5 year anniversary celebration! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Solea Pfeiffer & Patrick Page Parody FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at HADESTOWN'S 5th Anniversary Event

During the Hadestown 5-Year Celebration at The Racket NYC, the show's former stars Solea Pfeiffer & Patrick Page performed a Fiddler on the Roof parody! Watch in this video!
HADESTOWN Launches Singing Sweepstakes for 5th Anniversary Celebration!

Celebrate HADESTOWN's 5th anniversary with a special fan celebration and sweepstakes. Join the festivities and honor the journey of this award-winning Broadway show.
Photos: First Look at Father/Daughter Duo Jon Jon and Isa Briones in HADESTOWN

Get a first look at father/daughter duo Jon Jon and Isa Briones in Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Jordan Fisher Extends Run As 'Orpheus' In HADESTOWN

Jordan Fisher has extended his acclaimed run as ‘Orpheus' in Hadestown on Broadway! Find out how long he'll be in the show, and how to get tickets.
Video: Lillias White and Lola Tung Take Final Bows in HADESTOWN

Hadestown stars Lilias White and Lola Tung played their final performance on Sunday, March 17th. Tung stepped into the role of Eurydice on February 9 for a limited run. White became the first woman to play Hermes on September 13, 2022, and has been with the production since. Watch as they take their final bows in this video.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Max Kumangai been in?

Max Kumangai has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Max Kumangai been in?

Max Kumangai has not appeared in the West End.

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