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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

Buy Tickets from: $62

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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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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Hadestown

‘Hadestown’ review: Broadway douses the fires of hell with folk music
5 / 10

Yes, composer Anaïs Mitchell's musical retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, which opened Wednesday on Broadway, sounds pleasant and looks more expensive than it did in 2016 at New York Theatre Workshop. But this classic tale of love - he looks back, she gets trapped in the underworld for all eternity - is still too slick and sterile for us to give a damn about her damnation.

‘Hadestown’ Broadway Review: A Mythic New Musical for the Trump Era
9 / 10

Chavkin, her production team and cast are working at the top of their form - and they go a long way to masking some of the show's shortcomings. Mitchell is a better composer than a lyricist, alas, and sometimes leans too heavily on De Shields' narration to advance the plot instead of her occasionally repetitive songs. And the fact remains that there's just not much story here - not nearly enough for a two and a half hour show.

Video: Stephanie Mills Has Come Back Home to Broadway
by Joey Mervis - August 25, 2024


In this video, watch as Stephanie Mills chats about the joys of being back onstage and why she can't get enough of Hadestown.

Video: Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco & Phillip Boykin Extend Runs in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 19, 2024


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!

Video: Meet the New Heroine of HADESTOWN, Maia Reficco
by Joey Mervis - August 2, 2024


In this video, watch as Maia Reficco chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about her big debut, why she can't get enough of Hadestown, and so much more!

Photos & Video: Stephanie Mills, Yola & Maia Reficco in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2024


See photos and video of Stephanie Mills, Yola & Maia Reficco in Hadestown. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photo: Stephanie Mills Debuts First Look as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2024


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
by Stephi Wild - July 3, 2024


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.’

Photos: See HADESTOWN's Stephanie Mills, Yola & Maia Reficco at the Walter Kerr Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2024


See photos of Stephanie Mills, Yola and Maia Reficco onstage at Hadestown for the first time. Learn how to purchase tickets to the show.

HADESTOWN to Open in Sydney, Australia in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 5, 2024


Hadestown will make its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Stephanie Mills Will Return to Broadway as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024


Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills will join the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown as ‘Hermes.’

Ani DiFranco Says She's Writing A Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024


Ani DiFranco revealed that she was commissioned to write a new musical on WNYC's All of It with Alison Stewart. The segment was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Singer-Songwriter Yola Will Make Broadway Debut as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


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.

Video: Watch New HADESTOWN Star Maia Reficco Sing EVITA, NEXT TO NORMAL, and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2024


Maia Reficco will soon make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown. How will she fare back on stage? Watch video highlights of some of her past performances here!

Maia Reficco to Make Broadway Debut as 'Eurydice' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024


Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jon Jon and Isa Briones Celebrate HADESTOWN's 5th Anniversary
by Survival Jobs - May 9, 2024


In this video, the father and daughter team Jon Jon and Isa Briones who are currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Hadestown eight times a week. They both spill the tea on why the show continues to be a huge success with audiences celebrating its fifth year on Broadway. They also dive in on their personal experiences in rehearsals and working together for the first time on the Broadway stage.  

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Now Available in North America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Hadestown: Teen Edition is now available for school and youth group productions in North America. Learn more about how to get the rights and to put on a production of Hadestown!

Video: HADESTOWN Is a Family Affair with Jon Jon & Isa Briones
by Joey Mervis - April 18, 2024


In this video, watch as the adorable father/daughter duo of Jon Jon and Isa Briones chat more about the huge impact of Hadestown, the joy of sharing a passion for the arts, and so much more!

Photos: Inside HADESTOWN's 5 Year Anniversary Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2024


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
by Lauren Hilton - April 17, 2024


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!

Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal
by Joshua Wright - April 5, 2024


BroadwayWorld has learned that J. Antonio Rogriguez, who was playing Orpheus on the Hadestown tour before having to step away from the production following the expiration of his DACA renewal, will now be able to return to the production.

Video: Jon Jon Briones Sings 'Way Down Hadestown'
by Nicole Rosky - April 4, 2024


Just last month Hadestown on Broadway just welcomed Olivier Award nominee Jon Jon Briones and daughter Isa Briones. Watch Jon Jon perform 'Way Day Hadestown' in this video!  

HADESTOWN Launches Singing Sweepstakes for 5th Anniversary Celebration!
by A.A. Cristi - April 2, 2024


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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2024


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.

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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