‘Hadestown’ names new Broadway cast including Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman
Five new lead actors will join the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical at the Walter Kerr Theatre beginning in September.
Summary
- Kayko; Jasmin Savoy Brown; Norbert Leo Butz; Amber Iman; and Geno Segers will star in Hadestown on Broadway from September 1
- Current cast members John-Michael Lyles; Jordan Tyson; J. Harrison Ghee; Gaby Moreno; and Gary Dourdan depart August 30
- Hadestown is a folk and jazz retelling of the Greek myth of lovers Orpheus and Eurydice
- The show won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical
Welcome to the underworld! Hadestown will welcome a new Broadway principal cast at the Walter Kerr Theatre starting September 1.
The new Hadestown Broadway cast will be led by pop-rock musician Kayko as Orpheus, Yellowjackets star Jasmin Savoy Brown as Eurydice, two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked) as Hermes, Tony nominee Amber Iman (Lempicka, Goddess) as Persephone, and Geno Segers (Disney XD's Pair of Kings) as Hades.
They succeed current cast members John-Michael Lyles as Orpheus, Jordan Tyson as Eurydice, Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as Hermes, Grammy winner Gaby Moreno as Persephone, SAG Award winner Gary Dourdan as Hades, all of whom depart August 30. Kelly Belarmino, KC Dela Cruz, and Khori Michelle Petinaud continue as the Fates.
Created by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown uses folk and jazz music to tell the tragic love story of young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek mythology. The eight-time Tony-winning musical has run on Broadway since 2019.
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Photo credit: Kayko, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman, and Geno Segers. (Photos 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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