'Why We Build the Wall,' 'Wait For Me', and More From Hadestown on Broadway

Hadestown is a musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, developed with visionary director and Tony Award nominee Rachel Chavkin. It follows two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — while inviting audiences on an epic journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell's beguiling melodies and Chavkin's poetic imagination pit nature against industry, faith against doubt, and love against fear. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.

[cementmilkshake]

The fact that there’s actual footage gives me so much hope for an official recording, I know the odds are incredibly slim but a recording is the only way I’ll ever be able to see this phenomenal

[nikavance]

'Wait for me, I'm
Tony Award, 2019.

[kristinar]

I love it how Patrick Page has a President Snow vibe. Chilling but awesome! Also this music <3

[alisonrex]

Amber Gray has just acended to a new level of I love her

[izzyonoza]

Anyone else disappointed that the climax of 'Wait For Me' was cut off like that?

[OmgMissy]

The new addition to Wait For Me is SOOO hype!! It adds more suspense to how scared Orpheus is of being alone and loosing Eurydice to the underworld 😭😭


also peep Anaïs in Build the Wall I think that’s cute. Having the brains behind the entire show to be included in the actual show is unique and clever!

[nyah]

I remember when this was just a concept album, now it's debuting on BROADWAY. I'm so proud of how far this musical has come!

[antmagor]

I think Broadway needs more of this, Instead Of constantly turning movies into Broadway shows. Don’t get me wrong some of them work, but in the words of Cheetah Rivera we still need the great Broadway musical.

[adreasdegrecia]

I saw this 4 times in London and, trust me, it wasn't enough. Broadway you are in for a treat.

[ughhh]

I kinda have a conflict feeling about the changes. I'm sure they made it better but still... probably bc I used to listen to the original live recording and the OG Hermes and Orpheus sound so so good but I'll probably fall in love with the show all over again from the new cast recording.

[Zzzk]

They recast Hermès 😭. I mean, I’m sad I don’t get to the cast album Orpheus, but Reeve Carney is amazing. Hermès has such an underrated voice. He was one of my faves. Hoping the new cast will do just as well.

*Update*
I saw it yesterday. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The cast was amazing and super nice. Even the audience and everyone stage dooring were probably the nicest I’ve ever seen. I don’t usually stage door anymore, but in this case I had to.

And Hermès had a LOT of charisma. Great casting.

[rubyrobinson]

Anyone else notice how in “Wait For Me” Hermes says “keep on walking and don’t look back” foreshadowing much

[CylonsAteMyHomework]

Hades shook me every damn time he sung. I don't own speakers or headphones to do his voice justice.

[rae_diant]

I love Reeve's voice. It's raw and it fits the musical so well. It's honestly beautiful and I love it. He has a perfect sound for the rock/blues tone of the musical. I can't wait for the cast recording!!

[TsurugiKyousuke]

OMG new costume for Eurydice and new lyrics in way down hadestown :OOO

[maevefishel]

Didn't the actress donning the green dress play Helene in "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812"?

[aryak]

how is patrick page even a real human with those vocal cords my god

[James-sxik]

Bruh the addition to Wait for Me is making me cry

[panchish]

it, s so beautiful i wanna cry i've been waiting for footage since like the concept album

are there discount plane tickets and like visas too

[robinlaceishere]

Somewhere out there is a pro shot of this fantastic musical, and I cannot rest until I see it.