Hadestown (Off-Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(261 Ratings)

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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)

Enchanting, Absorbing, Great singing

See it if You know the Anais Mitchell concept album. You like Greek mythology. You enjoy an intimate concert setting & lovely staging.

Don't see it if You want a terribly plot driven show. You have trouble making out lyrics. You didn't enjoy the concept album or like "folk pop."

Absorbing, Catchy music, Original, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if you want to see a Greek myth retold using very catchy bluegrass-tyle music. Amazing acting, esp by actresses playing Eurydice & Persephone

Don't see it if you don't like theatre in the round. Chairs are uncomfortable & you may not be able to see all of the action easily.

Great staging, Intelligent, Original, Unique, original, dynamic, immersive, Great singing

See it if U want something different, a lot of bang for your $, uniquely immersive staging, great folksy/jazzy music, & like classic Greek mythology

Don't see it if You aren't into the folksy music or Greek mythology, are finicky about seating (all seats are hard wood upright dining chairs with cushions)

Absorbing, Enchanting, Original, Great singing

See it if you are a fan of the album or the writer, you love the story and want to see a new version of it, you are into unique staging.

Don't see it if you value distinct fast-paced plot over other qualities, you don't like sung through musicals, you are a staunch traditionalist.

Mesmerizing performances in an unusual show!

See it if You appreciate modern inventive staging enhancing great indie/folk/jazz music and thoughtful lyrics. Actors draw you in to the myth update!

Don't see it if You don't have patience for the unconventional all singing version of the Orpheus myth. Take 2 min to google the story and just go see it!

Absorbing, Ambitious, Entertaining, Great acting, Must see

See it if You like to be provoked. Patrick Page alone is worth the price of admission

Don't see it if You can't make your way to NYTW.

Soulful, Riveting, Enchanting, Great singing

See it if Enjoy inventive takes on classic myths, appreciate folk, hot jazz, and close harmony in theater, Amber Gray, overall meritocratic casting

Don't see it if Can't forgive false/forced rhymes, prefer splashy production value musicals, only like happy, entertaining fare

Absorbing, Delightful, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Great singing

See it if love classical theater contemporized with great music and voices. Several breakout performances.

Don't see it if you are not into greek tragedy contemporized

Critic Reviews (27)

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