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 ...

The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has been retold from oral traditions spread through the streets of Ancient Greece to the Broadway stage. From Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, the ancient legend made it to ...

No contemporary playwright has combined depth and whimsy more beguilingly than Sarah Ruhl. Drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as the Salem witch trials, Virginia Woolf, and Peter Pan, the two ...

This show reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her ...

In this classic myth of unwavering love that celebrates the transcendent power of music, Orpheus descends to the land of shadows to rescue his bride Eurydice. His music charms its gatekeepers, and the ...

On a busy weekend in downtown Concord in 2015, a pair of filmmakers were quietly plotting a descent into the Underworld.

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The upcoming cast of Hadestown is nothing short of remarkable. J. Harrison Ghee, known for his roles in Some Like It Hot and Accused, will take on the role of Hermes. Joining him is Joshua Colley, a ...