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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 17, 2019

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 Releases Exclusive Content On Limited-Edition Clear Vinyl Box Set of The Original Broadway Cast Recording Today
by Grace Cutler - July 1, 2022


A limited-edition clear vinyl box set of the Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of HADESTOWN is now available. Learn more about the recording, booklet and more.

BETWEEN THE LINES's Wren Rivera Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Social Watch - June 15, 2022


Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Wren Rivera takes over to take you behind the scenes of their day at Between the Lines Off-Broadway.

T. Oliver Reid Will Take Over the Role of Hermes in HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2022


Original Broadway cast member and one of the show's celebrated understudies T. Oliver Reid will assume the role of Hermes at the Walter Kerr Theatre starting Tuesday, June 14.

Photos/Video: Mayor Eric Adams Declares May 29 'Andre De Shields Day'
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022


Last night, Tony Award winner André De Shields played his final performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre in Hadestown, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The emotional evening culminated in New York City Mayor Eric Adams coming on stage at the end of the show and proclaiming May 29, 'André De Shields Day.'

André de Shields Sings 'Believe in Yourself' After Final HADESTOWN Performance
by Robert Diamond - May 30, 2022


In lieu of any sort of curtain call speech, Tony winner and Broadway legend André De Shields took his final bows in Hadestown last night on Broadway and he performed 'Believe In Yourself' from The Wiz to mark the occassion. 

HADESTOWN Touring Cast Will Perform on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022


The Late Late Show with James Corden will feature a performance from the North American touring company of Hadestown airing Tuesday night, May 17, 2022, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Check local listings for air times.

Photos: HADESTOWN Celebrates Opening Night at Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2022


The Los Angeles engagement of 'Hadestown' opened this week at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre.

André De Shields Announces HADESTOWN Departure Date
by Marissa Tomeo - April 11, 2022


Hadestown has released the news that André De Shields, Broadway's original Hermes, is set to depart from the award winning production on May 29th. His replacement has not yet been announced.

HADESTOWN's Jewelle Blackman Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Social Watch - April 5, 2022


Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Jewelle Blackman takes over to take you behind the scenes of her day at Hadestown on Broadway.

VIDEO: HADESTOWN Composer Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2022


Tony Award-winning Hadestown composer, Anaïs Mitchell, took the stage in NYC this week! Check out her live performance of the song 'Flowers'.

BWW Review: HADESTOWN at Orpheum Theatre
by Korey Beyersdorf - March 18, 2022


If someone tells you to go to Hell this week, you should listen to them. Of course, Hell in this case is the setting of the moody, smoldering Broadway musical Hadestown, playing at the Orpheum Theatre through March 20th.

Jewelle Blackman Will Play Persephone in HADESTOWN Starting April 5
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2022


Beginning Tuesday, April 5, Jewelle Blackman will summon spring eight times a week as Persephone in Hadestown at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.

HADESTOWN Cancels Performances on March 12th
by Marissa Tomeo - March 13, 2022


Yesterday, Saturday, March 12th, the matinee and evening performances of Hadestown were cancelled. Hadestown has been struggling with company outages due to injuries, sickness, and Covid. As of now, today's performance of Hadestown is still scheduled to go on. Visit the show's website here for the most updated information. 

HADESTOWN Cancels Today's Matinee Performance
by Marissa Tomeo - March 12, 2022


Hadestown has cancelled their matinee performance for today, Saturday, March 12th at 2pm. According to a Tweet from New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson, the afternoon performance has been struck by a combination of problems, including Covid and injuries. 

HADESTOWN Star Amber Gray Steps Back Into the Role of 'Persephone' for Friday Performance
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2022


Tony-nominee Amber Gray, who originated the role of Persephone in Hadestown, will return to the musical for Friday night's performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

HADESTOWN Swing Timothy Oliver Reid Joined 'The Fates' at Tonight's Performance
by A.A. Cristi - March 9, 2022


When the chips are down at Hadestown, it's swings to the rescue! Tonight, actor Timothy Oliver Reid joined the sisterhood of The Fates when he went on as part of the infamous trio at tonight's performance.

VIDEO: Meet New HADESTOWN Star Lana Gordon on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - March 13, 2022


Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with Broadway's newest queen of the underworld, Lana Gordon. Gordon stars as Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway.

Lana Gordon to Take Over the Role of Persephone in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2022


Lana Gordon will play the role of Persephone in Hadestown, the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, starting Tuesday, February 22 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Gordon previously starred on Broadway as Velma Kelly in Chicago and was an original cast member in The Lion King and is currently the Persephone alternate for Amber Gray, who originated the role, and as previously announced will play her final performance in Hadestown on Saturday evening, February 19.

Amber Gray to Play Final Performance in HADESTOWN on February 19
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 7, 2022


Amber Gray, who originated the role of Persephone in Hadestown, the Tony Award®-winning Best New Musical, will play her final performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Saturday evening, February 19.

BWW Interview: Belén Moyano of HADESTOWN at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - December 21, 2021


The national tour of the Tony award-winning musical HADESTOWN is getting ready to make its way down to New Orleans at the Saenger Theatre, running from December 28 through January 2.

HADESTOWN Cancels Performances Through December 26
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2021


BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, will cancel performances this week. The musical is set to resume on December 28.

HADESTOWN Cancels Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon Performances
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2021


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, was among the Broadway shows sidelined this evening. A representative for the production has confirmed that tomorrow's matinee has also been canceled. The status of the Saturday evening show is to be determined. 

Original Broadway Cast Member Patrick Page Returns to HADESTOWN Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 8, 2021


Tomorrow, original Broadway cast member Patrick Page will return to Hadestown, the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best New Musical. For his performance as Hades, king of the underworld, Page received a Grammy Award and Tony Award nomination.

Lana Gordon Announced as Persephone Alternate in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 6, 2021


Learn about Hadestown's 2021 casting updates. Lana Gordon will be the alternate Persephone, allowing Amber Gray, who continues her award-winning run at the Walter Kerr Theatre, to spend more time with her young family. Gordon will join the cast the week beginning Monday, October 11 and will perform the role of Persephone twice a week.

Hadestown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Hadestown on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Price: $47.50 
Where: luckyseat.com/shows/hadestown-newyork
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.
Limit: Two per customer
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.

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

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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