Daniel Breaker, Merle Dandridge to join 'Hadestown' Broadway cast
The Tony Award nominee and the Grammy Award nominee will step into the eight-time Tony-winning musical at the Walter Kerr Theater beginning in February.
They're going way down Hadestown! Daniel Breaker and Merle Dandridge will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre beginning February 18.
Breaker is an Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee for his performance in the musical Passing Strange, in which he appeared both on and off Broadway. Most recently, he played the Jester in Once Upon a Mattress, and additional Broadway roles include Donkey in Shrek: The Musical, Mafala Hatimbi in The Book of Mormon, and Aaron Burr in Hamilton.
Dandridge most recently appeared on Broadway in Once on This Island, becoming the first woman to play the role of the god Papa Ge in the production. She and her co-stars were nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. She is also known for playing Marlene in the TV series The Last of Us and the video game it is adapted from, and for appearing in The Flight Attendant, for which she was nominated for a SAG Award.
In Hadestown, Breaker and Dandridge will step into the roles of Hermes and Persephone, respectively. They will replace current cast members Lillias White and Allison Russell, who play their final performances on February 16.
Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, creator Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown gives Greek mythology a fresh twist with folk and jazz music. When the musician Orpheus loses his love, Eurydice, he takes a dangerous trip to a dark underworld called Hadestown and must convince a powerful god to set her free.
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Photo credit: Daniel Breaker and Merle Dandridge. (Photos courtesy of production; Dandridge photo by Wes Klain)
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 requirement 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.
Is Hadestown appropriate for kids?
Hadestown is recommended for children 8 and older. There is no content that would be inappropriate for young children. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
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.
Is Hadestown good?
New York Theatre Guide's four-star Hadestown review reads, "Going to hell has never been as much fun as seeing a performance of Anaïs Mitchell's musical Hadestown." The show has a unique folk and jazz score and tells a timeless romantic tragedy, and it is among the best-reviewed Broadway shows on New York Theatre Guide.
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