Hadestown (Off-Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(261 Ratings)

Positive

96%

Mixed

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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)

Riveting, Original, Thought-provoking, Brilliant

See it if you want to see an absolutely genius show. Folk opera. Greek mythology. This show is a complete masterpiece.

Don't see it if you want traditional Broadway vocal styling and elaborate sets and staging. This is an interactive engaging experience. See it!

Clever, Enchanting, Intelligent, Masterful, Relevant

See it if You enjoy relevant insightful approach to age old myths and how they relate to today's world

Don't see it if You are looking for a traditional musical comedy type of show

Clever, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if You like mythology. You like musicals. It is an interesting take on an old story.

Don't see it if You aren't up to date on your mythology and don't like stories of that I'll.

Musically brilliant, Masterful, Great singing

See it if you appreciate incredible harmonies brilliant music.

Don't see it if you are looking for a new and inspired book. It's the same old story of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Absorbing, Exquisite, Profound

See it if you love exploring new musicals and creative approaches

Don't see it if you are not appreciative of innovation.

Ambitious, Entertaining, Great staging, Must see, Great singing

See it if you love wonderful harmonies and terrific staging. They tell the story clearly and there are quite a few stunning moments.

Don't see it if you only want conventional theatre and prefer dialogue in your musicals. This is almost entirely sung through.

Intelligent, Original, Romantic, Entertaining

See it if If you want to see an intimate lovingly directed modern take on the classic Greek tragedy of Orpheus with a beautiful and melodic score.

Don't see it if You can't follow a story line by listening to lyrics and watching the actors or if you need razzle dazzle or ofher spectacle in a musical.

Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Delightful

See it if you love Broadway musicals at their best, with masterful performances, singing, music, staging, and would enjoy Orpheus/Eurydice story

Don't see it if you are not into musicals. There's no other reason not to see it.

Critic Reviews (27)

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