Hadestown (Off-Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(261 Ratings)

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96%

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Members say

Great singing, Great staging, Absorbing, Enchanting, Original

About the Show

New York Theatre Workshop presents a folk opera based on the 'Orpheus' myth using songs from Anaïs Mitchell's concept album of the same name.

Set in a post-apocalyptic America, this sung-through musical chronicles Orpheus' mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice. We travel from wide open plains where love and music aren't enough to sustain the residents, down to Hadestown, an industrialized world of mindless labor and full stomachs. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell's beguiling melodies and poetic imagination pit nature against industry, faith against doubt, and love against death. Directed by Obie Award-winner Rachel Chavkin.

Show-Score Member Reviews (261)

Great staging, Great writing, Great acting, Original, Great singing

See it if NYTW has done it again. A break-thorough show that is moving and totally engaging. A great cast...a great score.

Don't see it if Everyone should see it!~

Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Great staging, Refreshing

See it if I saw the pre-Bwy version in London 2X & was vimpressed howimproved from the off Bwy run it was. The setting, songs, added chorus were great

Don't see it if you don't enjoy musicals of classic tales done in a New Orleans style of performance.

Exquisite, Original, Epic, Unique, Great singing

See it if Absolutely breathtaking sung-thru telling of Orpheus tale. I was mesmerized; vocals were gorgeous. Staging is spare yet unique & interesting

Don't see it if You need dialog; this is pure music & pure magic. Live band was fantastic. I was not familiar w/the legend but had no trouble following.

Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Must see, Refreshing

See it if you like simple staging, beautiful music, and an amazing band. And if you like seeing diverse casts on stage!.

Don't see it if you want a story with strong plot

Toe-tapping, Quirky, Enchanting, Delightful, Great singing

See it if you want to feel the music as you head-bop and toe-tap along with the funny, clever & tearful story, presented by an amazing cast.

Don't see it if you hate theater in the round & the cast walking through the audience or if you don't like re-tellings of classic literature.

Absorbing, Exquisite, Masterful, Riveting, Great singing

See it if You are are looking for a riveting theater experience, spellbinding vocals, enjoy jazzy, bluesy music with a folk, nolo kind of sound.

Don't see it if If you only enjoy traditionally staged musicals

Ambitious, Absorbing, Enchanting, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if You want to catch a new musical before it's moved to Bway-which this prob will. A New Orleans beat/vibe helps make every note worthwhile.

Don't see it if U prefer your musicals with a classic staging. This is the story of Orpheus & Eurydice-& netherworld of Hades. If U need cheery, this isnt.

Absorbing, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great staging, Resonant

See it if you like to see something creative with wonderful music and a touching story. And you want to witness an adventure through fluid movements.

Don't see it if you have no interest in mythology or folk music. Read more

Critic Reviews (27)

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