'Hadestown' names new principal Broadway cast from March 2026
Five new actors will step into the eight-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, which is currently in its sixth year at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Summary
- Joshua Colley; Jordan Tyson; J. Harrison Ghee; Gaby Moreno; and Gary Dourdan will star in Hadestown on Broadway from March 3
- Current cast members Jack Wolfe; Morgan Dudley; Kurt Elling; Allison Russell; and Paulo Szot depart March 1
- Hadestown is a folk and jazz retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
They're going way down Hadestown! Hadestown on Broadway will welcome an all-new principal cast beginning March 3 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
The new cast members include Disney star Joshua Colley (Descendants: The Rise Of Red, Newsies) as Orpheus, Jordan Tyson (Gypsy, The Notebook) as Eurydice, Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) as Hermes, Grammy winner Gaby Moreno as Persephone, and SAG Award winner Gary Dourdan as Hades.
They replace current cast members Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Allison Russell, and Paulo Szot, respectively. All depart the production March 1. Jessie Shelton, Brit West, and Kay Trinidad continue as the Fates.
Anaïs Mitchell’s jazz-folk adaptation of Greek mythology centers on two love stories: those of Orpheus and Eurydice, and underworld gods Hades and Persephone. Now in its sixth year on Broadway since opening in 2019, Hadestown is the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Photo credit: Joshua Colley, Jordan Tyson, J. Harrison Ghee, Gaby Moreno, and Gary Dourdan. (Photos courtesy of production; Colley photo by Sonali Ohrie; Moreno photo by Adriana Delgado)
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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