Director

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.

The acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin, is now playing at the Lyric Theatre.

‘An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope’ (Forbes), Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.

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Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre London

My Joy is Heavy

New York Theatre Workshop

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate.

This acclaimed musical by singer-songwriter Anas Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. It intertwines two mythic tales- that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and Queen Persephone - as it invites you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, singers and dancers, HADESTOWN asks audiences to imagine how the world could be.

Hadestown

Heymann Performing Arts Center

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Saenger Theatre New Orleans

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.

Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts

### Event Description: Hadestown at El Paso Live

**Event:** Hadestown  
**Dates:** April 17, 2025 - April 19, 2025  
**Venue:** Plaza Theatre, El Paso, TX  
**Age Recommendation:** Ages 8 and up recommended  
**Contact:** Box Office - 915.231.1100

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Thursday, April 17, 2025**
  - **Showtime:** 7:30 PM
  - **Doors Open:** 6:30 PM
- **Friday, April 18, 2025**
  - **Showtime:** 8:00 PM
  - **Doors Open:** 7:00 PM
- **Saturday, April 19, 2025**
  - **Matinee Showtime:** 2:00 PM
  - **Doors Open:** 1:00 PM
  - **Evening Showtime:** 8:00 PM
  - **Doors Open:** 7:00 PM

**About the Show:**
Welcome to **Hadestown**, where a song can change your fate. This acclaimed new show, winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is a love story for today and always. Created by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales: that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. 

Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

**Runtime:** Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

**Additional Information:**
- **Directions & Parking:** [See more](#)
- **Guest Safety:** [See more](#)

**Experience the magic of Hadestown and see how the world could be.**

El Paso Live

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Winner of 8 Tony® Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today ... and always. Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Midland Center for the Arts

Broadway San Diego is thrilled to present the acclaimed musical "Hadestown" at the San Diego Civic Theatre, located at 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. This extraordinary event is part of our 47th Season, offering a unique opportunity to experience a show that has captivated audiences worldwide. "Hadestown," the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is a masterful creation by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin.

The musical intertwines the mythic tales of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone, inviting audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. With Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination, the show explores themes of industry versus nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, "Hadestown" is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that promises to grab you and never let go.

This event is scheduled to run from November 8 to November 10, 2024, making it an extra season event not to be missed. For those looking to immerse themselves in the best of Broadway in San Diego, season tickets are available for our 47th Season. This is your chance to see how the world could be, through the lens of a love story for today and always.

For more information on tickets and special packages, including the President’s Club and group sales, please visit Broadway San Diego's official website. Ensure your visit is seamless by checking out our "Know Before You Go" FAQs, parking & restaurant information, and ADA accessibility info. Join us at the San Diego Civic Theatre for an unforgettable journey to the underworld with "Hadestown."

San Diego Civic Theatre

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

HADESTOWN, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin makes its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre. ‘An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope’ (Forbes) HADESTOWN is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Winter, 1985. 75-year-old Meryl ditches ice-cold Milwaukee for sunny Los Angeles, hell-bent on becoming a movie star. She’s got big dreams, a little money, and a whole lot of nerve. But will the world ever know her for who she really is? Starring two-time Academy Award® winner Dianne Wiest as Meryl, and directed by Tony Award® -winning director Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812), John J. Caswell, Jr.’s (Wet Brain; Vineyard’s Paula Vogel Playwriting Award) Scene Partners is a wildly theatrical, hilarious and genre-twisting gallop through the experience of a woman reborn, featuring Eric Berryman, Johanna Day, Josh Hamilton, Carmen M. Herlihy, Kristen Sieh, and Dianne Wiest.

Director

Rachel Chavkin

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Past events

26 - 31 Mar, 2026

Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre · National Theatre

Feb 25 - Apr 12, 2026

My Joy is Heavy · New York Theatre Workshop

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