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Hadestown Hits the Big Screen in 2026
26 Mar
Summary
- Hit musical Hadestown will be released in cinemas.
- The film version will premiere in North America on July 24, 2026.
- It features original Broadway principals filmed in London.
The Tony Award-winning musical 'Hadestown' is set to captivate audiences on the big screen. Bleecker Street and Crosswalk have partnered with LD Entertainment to release a live theater capture of the hit musical, officially titled 'Hadestown: The Musical.'
This cinematic version was filmed in London's West End and will premiere in North American theaters on July 24, 2026. The production boasts five original principals from the Broadway company, including Reeve Carney as Orpheus and Amber Gray as Persephone.
Written by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, 'Hadestown' has garnered significant acclaim, including eight Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The musical intertwines two love stories, following young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and the mythical King Hades and his wife Persephone.
This release is the first in a planned series of live capture films by Crosswalk and LD. The endeavor aims to share the magic of 'Hadestown' with audiences worldwide, allowing the acclaimed performance to live beyond the stage.
