Overview

Synopsis

Anaïs Mitchell breathes fresh, new life into classic mythology with her folk musical Hadestown. Orpheus, a passionate and talented musician, and Eurydice, an independent and resilient young woman, fall in love at first sight, as though it was--and perhaps is--destined by The Fates. Though neither has much to their name, Orpheus is determined that love will see them through anything. Their love blossoms in spring and flourishes in summer, but is tested when autumn and hardship come. Hardship breeds doubt and difficult choices must be made. When Eurydice unknowingly signs away her soul to Hades, master of the factory Hadestown, Orpheus is prepared to venture to hell and back, armed with nothing but his music and his love, to bring her home once more. Set to Mitchell’s gorgeous folk-rock score, Hadestown tells a poignant, vibrant story of love that manages, even amongst tragedy, to find hope.

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Conceived By
Anaïs Mitchell
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2016
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
A Depression-esque world where all struggle to get by, and the hellish factory of Hadestown down below
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters, Small Cast

Lead Characters

Hadestown logo

Orpheus

Lead, Male, Tenor

Hadestown

Hadestown logo

Eurydice

Lead, Female, Mezzo-Soprano,Alto

Hadestown

Hadestown logo

Hermes

Supporting, Male, Tenor,Baritone

Hadestown

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