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The Tony-winning musical that follows the mythical quest of Orpheus.

4.7
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The Hollywood Reporter

"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

The New York Times

"Sumptuous. Gorgeous. As good as it gets. You wish you could live in the glowy moment forever."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

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Customer Reviews (272)

4.7
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Good but not great
"The songs were excellent; the stage was used in an interesting way. But there was no character development, even though I know it was on Hades and Persephine. It was short and the theater space was so small I barely had room for my knees. "
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Heather S from Harrisburg on Aug 4, 2024
Couldn’t get into it
"I bought tickets because a friend was visiting from out of town. She had mentioned that her daughter enjoyed it very much. I’m not into many musicals but I was willing to try it. Unfortunately, I fell asleep in the first act. The second act was better. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 21, 2025
Not What I Was Hoping For
"Maybe I should have done more research but I thought a musical seemingly based in NOLA in the 1930s would feature blues music. Even though the cast was extremely talented and energetic, the songs all sounded the same to me, generic Broadway tunes."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 31, 2024

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.

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