Get ready to go way down to Hadestown as the award-winning musical returns to London. Book Hadestown tickets on TodayTix.
The Evening Standard raves about Hadestown, saying, “Musically it’s a feast — full of folksy melancholy and heartache, yet also packed with gospel, dirty funk and New Orleans jazz.”
Journey to the depths of the underworld in this modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Follow the musical prodigy Orpheus as he ventures into the dark realm of Hadestown to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the King of the Underworld himself. Their story intertwines with that of Hades and Persephone, whose tumultuous relationship mirrors the changing seasons.
Anaïs Mitchell, a celebrated singer-songwriter, and director Rachel Chavkin have collaborated to turn Mitchell's acclaimed concept album into an innovative musical. This genre-blending production combines modern American folk music with vintage New Orleans jazz to give a fresh perspective on an ancient epic story.
The new cast features stars of musical theatre Trevor Dion Nicholas (Disney’s Aladdin, Next To Normal, Hamilton) will play Hades and Rachel Tucker (Sunset Boulevard, Wicked, Come From Away) will play Persephone.
Don’t miss the return of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Visit the underworld today and book tickets on TodayTix.
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
10th February, 2024
28th September, 2025
Ages 8+.
By: Anaïs Mitchell, developed with Rachel Chavkin
Songs by: Anaïs Mitchell
Director: Rachel Chavkin
Cast list: Dylan Wood (as Orpheus), Madeline Charlemagne (as Eurydice), Trevor Dion Nicholas (as Hades), Melanie La Barrie (as Hermes), Rachel Tucker (as Persephone), Bella Brown, Francesca Daniella-Baker, Allie Daniel (as the Fates)
Design: Rachel Hauck
Lighting: Bradley King
Costume: Michael Krass
Choreography: David Neumann
Sound: Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz
Other info: Arrangements and orchestrations by Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose, music supervision and vocal arrangements by Liam Robinson
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.
Hadestown originated as a concept album by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell in 2010, featuring a collection of songs that retold the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set in a post-apocalyptic, Depression-era America. The concept album received critical acclaim and sparked interest in developing it into a full-fledged theatrical production.
In 2016, Hadestown premiered in Canada and opened in London at the National’s Olivier Theatre in 2018, directed by Rachel Chavkin and featuring a score by Anaïs Mitchell that incorporates blues, jazz, and folk elements. It premiered on Broadway in April 2019 and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Assisted performances:
Audio Described – 30th November 2024, 14:30
Follow Orpheus on a musical odyssey to rescue his love, Eurydice, from the depths of the underworld, where they confront trials, temptation, and the ultimate test of their love. This record-breaking, Tony-winning musical is set to make a triumphant return to London's West End in 2024.
Hadestown is at London's Lyric Theatre, which is located at 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES.
Hadestown runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Hadestown tickets start at £23.
Ages 8+.
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