Phillip Boykin, KC Dela Cruz join 'Hadestown' Broadway cast
The two actors step into leading roles in the eight-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical at the Walter Kerr Theatre beginning tonight, April 22.
Welcome back to the underground! Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz step into starring roles of Hadestown on Broadway starting tonight, April 22, at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Boykin will return to the role of Hades, which he previously played on Broadway from September 2023 to January 2025, and perform through August 31. In the middle of Boykin's run, Matthew Patrick Quinn will play Hades from May 20 to June 1.
Dela Cruz, the current understudy for the role of Eurydice, steps into the role full-time through May 4. As previously announced, Myra Molloy will take over the role on May 6 alongside Ali Louis Bourzgui as Orpheus.
Boykin and Dela Cruz replace Tom Hewitt and Hailey Kilgore, respectively. The current cast also includes Daniel Breaker as Hermes, Merle Dandridge as Persephone, Carlos Valdes as Orpheus, and Marla Louissaint, Jessie Shelton, and Kay Trinidad as the Fates.
Hadestown puts a new spin on age-old Greek myths with folk and jazz music. Creator Anaïs Mitchell intertwines two love stories — of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone — in this eight-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical.
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Photo credit: Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz. (Photos courtesy of production)
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. 1 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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