Ben Davis to join 'Hadestown' Broadway cast
Davis will replace the previously announced Geno Segers in the musical's new cast starting September 1 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Summary
- Ben Davis will play Hades in Hadestown on Broadway starting September 1
- He replaces the previously announced Geno Segers following his withdrawal from the cast
- Davis will perform alongside Kayko; Jasmin Savoy Brown; Norbert Leo Butz; and Amber Iman
Meet your new god of the underworld: Ben Davis will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre starting September 1 alongside four previously announced new stars.
Davis (Ragtime, Dear Evan Hansen, Les Misérables), a Tony Honoree for Excellence in Theatre, will play Hades opposite Kayko as Orpheus, Jasmin Savoy Brown as Eurydice, Norbert Leo Butz as Hermes, and Amber Iman as Persephone. Geno Segers, who was initially cast as Hades alongside them, withdrew from the production on August 2.
Hadestown is a sung-through, folk-and-jazz retelling of Greek mythology, centered on the tragic young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice. Created by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, the eight-time Tony-winning musical has run on Broadway since 2019.
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*Photo credit: Ben Davis. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Hadestown about?
This eight-time Tony-winning Best Musical puts a fresh spin on Greek myths, infusing them with jazz and folk music. Struggling to survive, Eurydice agrees to work at Hades's soulless factory, and Orpheus embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her. Get tickets to the genre-defying Hadestown, which combines disparate histories and music styles into a groundbreaking story.
Where is Hadestown playing?
Hadestown is playing at Walter Kerr Theatre . The theatre is located at 219 West 48th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Hadestown?
The running time of Hadestown is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age recommendation for Hadestown?
The recommended age for Hadestown is Ages 8+. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater..
How do you book tickets for Hadestown?
Book tickets for Hadestown on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Hadestown?
Anaïs Mitchell wrote both the script and the songs of Hadestown. She had been working on the musical since 2006, when an early version premiered in Vermont, and worked with director Rachel Chavkin to turn that show and its 2010 concept album into a full-fledged musical.
Which songs are in Hadestown?
The songs in Hadestown include "Wait For Me," "Livin' It Up on Top," "We Raise Our Cups," and "When the Chips Are Down." Hadestown is mostly sung-through, so snippets of songs appear throughout the show in place of traditional scenes. Learn about all the songs in Hadestown on Broadway.
Who directed Hadestown?
Rachel Chavkin is the director of Hadestown and won a 2019 Tony Award for her work. She is also a creative consultant on the musical, as she helped Anaïs Mitchell expand Hadestown from a concept album into a full-fledged musical.
Which Greek myth is Hadestown based on?
Hadestown is primarily based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but the musical also weaves in the myth of Hades and Persephone. Learn more about the Greek mythology that inspired Hadestown.
When did Hadestown open on Broadway?
Hadestown began Broadway performances in March 2019 and won eight Tony Awards that year. The show is now the longest-running production to ever play the Walter Kerr Theatre.
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