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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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VIDEO: HADESTOWN's Rachel Chavkin Talks Directing the Way to Gender Equality
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 6, 2019


Know Your Value founder Mika Brzezinski recently sat down with Hadestown director Rachel Chavkin to talk about her call for greater representation in the theater world. At the 2019 Tony Awards, Chavkin used her acceptance speech to talk about this issue, saying, 'I wish I wasn't the only woman directing a musical on Broadway this season. This is not a pipeline issue. It is a failure of imagination by a field whose job is to imagine the way the world could be.'

VIDEO: Head Into the Recording Studio With HADESTOWN
by Linnae Medeiros - August 1, 2019


We're heading way down under the ground to get a look behind the scenes at the recording sessions for Hadestown's cast album. Check out this video to see Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and more recording 'Chant' from the show's Tony Award-winning score!

HADESTOWN Expands Digital Lottery Offerings
by Julie Musbach - July 30, 2019


HADESTOWN is launching a new ticket policy. Starting tomorrow, July 30, rush seats will be sold via Lucky Seat Digital Lottery. Standing room policy remains the same.

Photo: Michelle Obama Goes Way Down to HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2019


Last night, Hadestown had a very special visitor. Michelle Obama came to see the show!

HADESTOWN Releases New Block of Tickets Through July 2020
by Julie Musbach - July 9, 2019


Tickets for Hadestown, the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, are now on sale through July 5, 2020 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the HADESTOWN Cast Recording!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 20, 2019


We're heading way down under the ground to get a look behind the scenes at the recording sessions for Hadestown's cast album. Check out this video to see Amber Grey and more recording 'Living It Up on Top' from the show's Tony Award-winning score!

HADESTOWN Receives 13th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2019


Actors' Equity Association has presented Hadestown with the thirteenth annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

Photo Coverage: HADESTOWN Celebrates Their 8 Tony Wins With Special Curtain Call
by Monroe George - June 12, 2019


After the performance of Hadestown last night, June 11, the show's cast and creative team hosted a special curtain call where they raised a glass and celebrated their eight Tony wins!

VIDEO: HADESTOWN's Kay Trinidad Takes Over Instagram for the Tonys!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 10, 2019


We were living it up all weekend because Hadestown cast member Kay Trinidad gave us an inside look at all things Tonys, from the Walter Kerr Theatre to Radio City Music Hall! In case you missed any of the excitement (or want to relive it all again), we've compiled footage from the takeover for you to enjoy; be sure to check it all out!

VIDEO: The Cast of HADESTOWN Performs 'Wait For Me' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2019


The cast of HADESTOWN made its way to the underground to perform 'Wait for Me' at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards. The show won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, during the broadcast hosted by James Corden. 

Medical Emergency Halts Performance of HADESTOWN
by A.A. Cristi - June 7, 2019


Last night's performance of Hadestown came to an abrupt halt when a medical emergency arose in the audience.

HADESTOWN's Kay Trinidad Takes Over Instagram For Tony Awards Weekend!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 6, 2019


We're gonna be living it up this weekend because Hadestown's Kay Trinidad is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram this weekend, June 8th and June 9th, to give us an inside look at The Tony Awards! Make sure to tune in starting on Saturday to get a peek at everything that goes into Broadway's biggest night! Get ready to head way down under the ground; you are not gonna want to miss it!

HADESTOWN Cast Album to Roll Out in Character-Themed Drops
by Julie Musbach - June 3, 2019


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hadestown will have a unique and unconventional release schedule.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of HADESTOWN Perform 'Wait For Me' and 'When the Chips Are Down' on CBS This Morning
by Stephi Wild - June 1, 2019


The cast of Hadestown made an appearance on CBS This Morning, as part of their Saturday Sessions series. Cast members took the stage to perform 'Wait For Me' and 'When the Chips Are Down.'

HADESTOWN's Andre De Shields Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Andre De Shields has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for HADESTOWN.

HADESTOWN's Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz Win 2019 Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Jessica Paz has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for HADESTOWN.

HADESTOWN's Rachel Hauck Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Rachel Hauck has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for HADESTOWN.

Hadestown Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Hadestown has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical. 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.

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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