Yola to join 'Hadestown' Broadway cast
The six-time Grammy Award-nominated Americana and roots musician will make her Broadway debut succeeding Ani DiFranco as Persephone in the celebrated musical.
Meet your new Lady of the Underground! Acclaimed Americana and roots musician Yola will make her Broadway debut in Hadestown, beginning performances on July 2 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Yola is a six-time Grammy Award nominee best known for her albums Walk Through Fire and Stand for Myself. She will take over the role of Persephone, the Greek goddess of the underworld, in Anaïs Mitchell’s mythology-inspired musical.
"When I saw I’d be playing the drunken goddess of spring I immediately thought, ‘that’s on brand,’” Yola said in a statement. “Not because I drink a lot, but because from time to time, I act like I do – but stone, cold sober. What a way to debut on Broadway.”
Yola takes over the role from Grammy-winning musician Ani DiFranco, who plays her final performance on June 30. Also departing the cast that day are Isa Briones as Eurydice (to be replaced by Maia Reficco, as previously announced) and Jon Jon Briones as Hermes.
Continuing cast members include Jordan Fisher as Orpheus, Phillip Boykin as Hades, and Jessie Shelton, Kay Trinidad, and Brit West as the Fates.
The eight-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown retells the Greek myths of lovers Orpheus and Eurydice, who take a dangerous journey through the underworld ruled by Hades and Persephone. The show has played on Broadway since 2019.
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Photo credit: Yola. (Photo 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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