Hadestown (Off-Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(261 Ratings)

Positive

96%

Mixed

Negative

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)

One of my favorite scores of the decade!, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if You want to see a real work of artistry.

Don't see it if You're looking for a "standard" big Broadway show.

Absorbing, Clever, Enchanting, Masterful, Riveting

See it if You like a beautiful love story well told and well sung.

Don't see it if You hate everything good and right in the world.

Refreshing, Delightful, Great singing

See it if A fresh, modern take on a classic tale. Amber Gray and the entire cast are perfection. Wonderful singing and staging.

Don't see it if It's almost like an opera, in that it's all sung. You won't like it if that's not your thing.

Great acting, Masterful, Profound, Resonant

See it if you want to see an incredible retelling of a classic myth, or want to see the best thing off-broadway right now

Don't see it if you dislike any kind of folk/rock/bluegrass/jazz type music, and don't want your mind blown

Absorbing, Entertaining, Great staging, Intelligent, Refreshing

See it if Anyone who likes an inventive take on a classic story.

Don't see it if If you only like traditional staging.

Ambitious, Clever, Great staging, Quirky, Edgy

See it if it finally makes a much deserved transfer to B'way. Also if you dig the inventive, thoughtful direction of Rachel Chavkin (Great Comet, SMS)

Don't see it if see it.