"It was my first time on Broadway and I was amazed by choreography and acting skills. It was fun and emotional piece, I can’t throw the soundtrack out of my head! Orfeus was played by Timothy H. Lee but I wouldn’t have figured out he was an understudy - he was absolutely gorgeous!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 14, 2025
A must see musical play
"This musical play is a must see. The cast and music made you feel like you were there in Hades Town. The song choices created a picture and the cast brought that picture to life. Truly amazing from start to finish."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 13, 2025
Absolutely fabulous!
"Hadestown was one of the best Broadway shows I've seen. The singing and acting was beyond my expectations. "
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Margaret V from Newton on Mar 12, 2025
A sad song worth singing again
"Hermes has a line near the end of the show where he says Orpheus has a way of making you believe maybe this time he won’t turn back and man I felt that. The tension of the ending really lasts right to the end of the show even knowing full well the myth of Orpheus. Meanwhile it’s propelled by the powerhouse voices of Persephone and Hermes -who I think might be the real ones on loan from Olympus- and the incredible range and tone of Orpheus. What Eurydice lacks in power she makes up for in her stellar acting and the way she emotes on stage. I was crying for her in every song. Hades I’ve seen highlighted as the weak point in several reviews and I have to agree. I thought his voice was lovely and strong and well enunciated but he had almost no chemistry with Eurydice which you want to believe for the plot at least a little right? I also found his costuming almost distractingly bad. However his dance with Persephone DID make me ugly cry. The set was beautiful and the band was incredible however. A true delight to listen to them play especially with Hermes the Fates and Persephone like they were old friends. The music itself I don’t think I need to gush about since this show has won so many awards but I have been listening to the album on repeat since (and fwiw I find the album voices to a person inferior to everyone I heard on stage last night in New York).
The show is one of a handful I won’t ever forget. Hope you go see it. "
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Elaine F from Hales Corners on Mar 12, 2025
Blown away!
"This show exceeded my expectations. I had listened to the music many times, but seeing it live was magical. I brought my niece and she said it best, it changed her life. She was in tears for most of the show. Happy tears. It was beautiful to watch, and so well done. The ensemble was so powerful and precise, loved all of the stars - I can’t even pick a favorite. The songs/story is fabulously written, the musicians were fantastic, the talent of the cast is amazing! "
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Noel H from Pacifica on Mar 11, 2025
Don’t wait for Hadestown!
"Fantastically creative story, songs, set; moving performances; amazing voices; powerful choreography. My 14-yr-old’s pic and we’d go again. Complexity of story not for young children. Great for theater lovers, newbies, and youth learning Greek mythology."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 9, 2025
Amazing
"I loved the show especially the music. All the actors nailed it! The story is unique and interesting. Highly recommend "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 8, 2025
Modern Orpheus
"Great production, great performance. Loved the music. Interesting costuming. Excellent vocals. However, Hades voice was a little to mellow for the stage."
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Beverly Anne R from Austin on Mar 5, 2025
So beautiful and amazing. I wanna go again and again and again.
"I have known the musical for a long time. Finally got to see it live. And did not disappoint, more so, exceeded all expectations. The scenes, immersive. The music, beautiful. The cast and crew, talented and deserving of all awards and ovations. I truly hope to be able to go one more time. Soo touching and moving, full of emotion and feeling of love. "
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Carolina C from Merida on Mar 2, 2025
Way Down Under the Ground
"Amazing performance! The cast/musicians poured their hearts into the performance and brought my daughter to tears multiple times. I am not familiar with the story of Orpheus & Eurydice but Act II really tied everything together for me. The actors who came to the stage door were very generous with their time and took pictures with everyone who asked and signed everyone’s playbill. I believe it’s a show no one should miss!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 28, 2025
No preconceived notions…
"I went into this show knowing nothing about it, no songs were known, no preconceived notions. I still loved it!"
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Caryn G from Newtown on Feb 25, 2025
We see why it won Tony's
"Up beat rhythm to entire show. Actors were really good. And the story of Greek tragedy was apparent. ReaLy enjoyed the show!"
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Gerald B from Rancho Palos Verdes on Feb 24, 2025
Captivating show with excellent performances
"I wasn’t sure what to expect from the show, but it turned out to be one of my favourites so far. All of the cast were great and so were the musicians. It was wonderful to hear the trombone so prominent in a number of the songs. The whole performance held our attention from the beginning to the end."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 18, 2025
Spectacular
"As a professional musician, I’ve played a lot of music from musicals, and have found it, well, lacking. Not counting playing actual musicals, I’ve only been to see one, once: Wicked, and in my home town. The theater is enormous, the sound was uneven, even though the performers were obviously very talented, I thought I had seen my last musical - no need to go again. Well, until I happened to be in NYC and acquiesced to seeing Hadestown with my wife. O…M…G. it was spectacular. No, it was astonishing. I didn’t know Broadway theaters would or could be this “small” and intimate. The level of musicianship coupled with a crazy amount of energy truly blew my mind. To anyone out there who thought musicals were “meh,” go get your mind changed seriously, and see Hadestown. You. Will. Love. It."
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Paul B from CINCINNATI on Feb 17, 2025
Talent overload
"Great performance. The talent is overflowing. The singing...musicians...and the Dance is amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 16, 2025
Great musical!
"Everything was just phenomenal! I was on the edge of my seat during the entire performance!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 14, 2025
A necessary masterpiece
"The music, the story, the metaphors: everything comes together so beautifully in a time where we need to come together and fight for a future world. I had goosebumps the entire time. "
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Isabella R from Curitiba on Feb 11, 2025
must watch for greek mythology fans
"Absolutely stunning play, lovely melodies and beautiful story! 10/10 would recommend. Definitely watching it again "
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Natalie P from Wien on Feb 5, 2025
Spectacular
"Great story, amazing cast. The music was lively. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 27, 2025
My life was changed.
"Hi!! I walked into the show knowing most of the songs, but never watching the story in its entirety, and it was absolutely perfect. There were so many moments where I was brought to tears, even moments where that wasn’t the intention. The lighting, set, orchestra, choreography, and especially the little acting choices made by the cast really put me in the story. Hailey Kilgore and Carlos Valdes played Eurydice and Orpheus in such a genuine, real way. The story is truly so nuanced and in depth, but it may be difficult for those who aren’t theater connoisseurs, like me, to fully absorb. Regardless, if you have the opportunity to see this show, take it. This is my second broadway show, I got to go for my 16th birthday, and it was an experience I’ll never forget. My selfie with Carlos Valdes was a plus, too!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 27, 2025
Highly recommend
"We thoroughly enjoyed Hadestown. The story was captivating and singing was beautiful, all in a wonderfully intimate setting. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 21, 2025
Amazing Cast
"The play was great!! The cast was amazing and played their roles perfectly! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 20, 2025
Loved the show, amazing cast!
"The cast was amazing music exceptional, would highly recommend "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 20, 2025
Great show
"Entertaining show with a great cast. Actors/actresses even came out and signed playbills after the show. Was a great experience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 2025
One of my all-time favorite musicals!
"I just love this beautiful retelling of the tragic story of Orpheus and Eurydice. The songs are amazing! The set is awesome, I love how the musicians are on the stage and are an essential part of the cast!"
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Lynn H from Severn on Jan 19, 2025
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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.
