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"Utterly fabulous. Rachel Chavkin is fearlessly innovative. Her wildly inventive production arrives on Broadway with a furnace-like blast of creativity."
The Hollywood Reporter
David Rooney
"Sumptuous. Gorgeous. As good as it gets. You wish you could live in the glowy moment forever."
"I would recommend this show absolutely! The actors were so talented. They drew me in from the first song. I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait to go back and see it again. "
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Stacy B from Raleigh on Nov 26, 2025
Captivating
"The production, musical flawlessness and charisma of the cast was a trifecta of what a Broadway experience is suppose to represent. Bravo!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 11, 2025
Amazing
"I absolutely loved the show. You could really feel the emotions in the characters voices."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 26, 2025
Intimate Theatre Experience
"Small venue.
Audio and lighting superb.
Great acting and musical numbers.
Current and relevant message.
Some scenes had stunning choreography.
Others had somewhat ordinary choreography.
Lots of return viewer in the audience."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 13, 2025
A must see.
"Helpful to do a bit of background research into the story before the play. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 14, 2025
Road to Hell… Heaven for Your Ears
"Such a dynamic show, pulling at your heartstrings in the best of ways! I’ve never had so much fun at a show that made me want to cry. Everyone on that stage, especially the musicians, genuinely seems to enjoy their performance with everything they’ve got. It’s one thing for performers to be good, it’s another thing to be good while seeming like they’re having the time of their lives every time they perform. This show is my favorite by a long shot."
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 9, 2025
Orpheus and Eurydice
"The actors were extremely talented and I loved the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. It was lively, creative and entertaining. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 3, 2025
Excellent show
"One of the best musicals we have seen. The music, choreography, and acting were excellent. The scenery was amazing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 19, 2025
Go see
"Story was great, singing incredible. Nice moving moments and lively show as well.
Great show worth seeing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 9, 2025
Un spectacle inoubliable.
"Les chanteurs-acteurs et les musiciens sont exceptionnels. La mise en scène est géniale. La qualité du son permet une totale immersion dans le show. Un dispositif audio inclu dans le billet est disponible et permet aux non anglophones de suivre l'histoire. Le côté jazz est très entraînant. Je me suis vraiment régalé. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 8, 2025
Wonderfully entertaining
"Loved the commitment and performance of the actors. It was riveting!!"
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Yvonne G from Little Neck on Jul 10, 2025
High energy
"Continuous high energy musical numbers with a lot of movement and lighting effects. Very entertaining."
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Stephen D from Tamassee on Jun 23, 2025
A rousing mythological theme!
"Loved the dancing and high spirits of the show. I really felt a part of it and enjoyed the characters. They were believable.
The music was entertaining but not the sort of thing you leave the theater humming. A busy compilation of phrases with wonderful rhythm. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 22, 2025
Amazing!!!
"What a dramatic and moving experience. The music and singing is incredible, and the set with the moving stage, lights and band took it to another level of cool. I would give it five stars if I could. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 21, 2025
Absolutely terrific!
"Where to start? The quality of all the vocal performances. especially Persephone and the Fates. Choreography dynamic and compelling. The musicians."
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Bill J from Wichita on Jun 8, 2025
Favorite show to date
"This production was simply the best storytelling through music and dance that I have seen. It’s only rivaled by Wicked, Les Miz and Hamilton in my opinion for its imaginative staging and music.
“It’s a sad song…but we’re gonna sing it again”."
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James L from Elkhorn on Jun 7, 2025
A Modern Myth With A Soulful Heart
"Hadestown is a stunning retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, blending folk, jazz, and poetry into a hauntingly beautiful musical. With rich performances and unforgettable music, it explores love, power, and hope in a crumbling world. Even though we know the story ends in tragedy, the show makes the journey feel fresh and deeply human. A powerful reminder of why we keep singing the old songs."
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Samantha L from Marlton on May 11, 2025
It was incredible!
"The play was incredible: the actors were outstanding, the vocals unmatched, and the interpretation of the play was really good. Overall it was a great experience, and its 100% worth it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 18, 2025
Great show! Worth it
"This was my first broadway shows and it was wonderful. The set, the singing, band and actors were all fantastic! Highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 5, 2025
Love the human aspect
"I loved that the instruments were apart of the set.
The actors and musicians were great. The chorus in the play worked great. We were so pleased with the whole experience.
Bravo!"
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Karen P from White Hall on Mar 3, 2025
The Best Yet
"I have to admit, of all the shows I've been blessed to watch on Broadway, this is now my all-time favorite! Great cast, great performance!"
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Michael M from Victoria on Feb 28, 2025
Get on board THIS train !!!!
"The story is told in a unique way with the band ( who are phenomenal) fully integrated into the plot. Nonstop song and dance with high class actors. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 13, 2025
True to its source.
"The story ends the same as the Greek myths. Which is uncommon. It is a story of strong characters. The audience should approach the show as a jazz concert overlaying a story out of a Greek myth tragedy. The use of a turntable lift on stage enabled the actors to deliver their songs while in motion, something movie musicals do, while still center stage."
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Stephen R from Baltimore on Jan 20, 2025
positive recommendation
"The story has significant present day meaning that transcend its mythological story. The staging is challenging but very successfully managed. The music and voices are beautiful. My criticism would be to tone down the volume."
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joannah w from mendham on Jan 17, 2025
Beautiful Masterpiece
"The show was so much more beautiful seeing it live than listening to the album. It was so much more than I expected. It absolutely tops my list of shows I have seen. "
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Jessica H from Kahnawake on Dec 22, 2024
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About
Hadestown
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. This acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.
Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
