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Hadestown Musical Film Outgrosses Hamilton Domestically
3 Aug
Summary
- Hadestown film surpassed Hamilton's domestic run in under 15 days.
- It grossed $2 million in its second North American weekend.
- The film boasts a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hadestown: The Musical, a filmed version of the Tony-winning stage production, has achieved a remarkable feat at the North American box office. Directed by Brett Sullivan and featuring the original Broadway principal cast, the film has surpassed Hamilton's entire domestic run to become the highest-grossing musical encore domestically.
In its first 11 days, Hadestown amassed an $18.2 million cumulative gross in North America. Its second weekend alone saw it collect $2 million, positioning it as the second-biggest second-weekend gross for a musical encore, just behind Hamilton's $2.2 million. The film's popularity led to an extended theatrical run.
Filmed at London's Lyric Theatre, the production reimagines the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone. Audiences have lauded the film, awarding it a near-perfect 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes for its intimate and moving portrayal of live theater.
