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Broadway Hit 'Hadestown' Captures Stage Magic for Film
26 Mar
Summary
- Hadestown: The Musical film adaptation set for July 24, 2026 release.
- Filmed in London, it stars original Broadway cast members.
- The musical won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
A live theater capture of the celebrated musical 'Hadestown' is slated for a theatrical release in North America on July 24, 2026. Titled 'Hadestown: The Musical,' this film version was shot in London and boasts the participation of five original Broadway cast members, including Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada.
The musical, which earned the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical among its seven wins, has a rich history on both Broadway and in the West End. Its unique score and book were crafted by Anais Mitchell, blending American folk and New Orleans jazz styles.
Directed by Rachel Chavkin, the production intertwines the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with those of Hades and Persephone. The film's producers aim to extend the musical's reach to new audiences globally, following successful past releases of captured stage productions.
