As a lover of Greek mythology all my life, I knew how the story of “Hadestown” would likely end. Despite never seeing the musical before, I was familiar with the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice — on ...

The earliest mentions of a supreme musician called Orpheus date back to the sixth century BCE, and in the fourth century BCE the philosopher Plato commented specifically on the myth of Orpheus and ...

“Hadestown” is a musical I will never forget. Although I had been listening to the soundtrack for years, I finally got to see it live at the Fisher Theater in Detroit this past February. With wistful ...

Back in 1977 the band AC/DC posited the idea that “Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be.” And that’s certainly the case when it comes to “Hadestown.” Nine years on from its Off-Broadway debut, the Tony ...

The tragic Greek legend of young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice has inspired innumerable creations across all the arts: paintings and sculptures, ballets and operas. The 1959 film “Black Orpheus” reset ...

The musical storytelling of the Ancient Greek myths comes to life as Anaïs Mitchell’s HADESTOWN opens in Sydney. Rachel Chavkin’s (Director) 8-time Tony Award winning musical is recreated for the ...