A folk-opera retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, intertwined with the story of Hades and Persephone. Set in a Depression-era underworld with a New Orleans jazz-inflected score.
“I knew how the myth ended and it still gutted me. My date and I just sat in silence after. Then we talked about it for three hours over drinks.”A GUEST · 5,800 RESPONSES
the music is absolutely stunning.
Wait for Me will wreck you.
Hermes as narrator is perfection.
feels intimate despite being Broadway.
the staging and turntable are mesmerizing.
the ending is devastating (by design but still).
the plot can be confusing if you don't know the myth.
some people find Act 2 repetitive.
young kids (too dark and abstract). people who need a happy ending. anyone looking for big spectacle over intimate storytelling.
Seven years into its run, Hadestown remains a steady workhorse—the original Fates just reunited for a limited engagement through July, reminding audiences why the show won 8 Tonys. It's become the show you recommend to theater newbies who want something that feels like capital-A Art without being alienating.
the great gatsbyImmersive staging with rotating sets and jazz-infused scores that transport audiences to another world›
sixFemale-driven storytelling with genre-blending music (folk/jazz vs pop) and devoted repeat audiences›
chicagoLong-running jazz-influenced musical with onstage musicians and timeless mythic storytelling›RESEARCHED JULY 2026