Hadestown

Hadestown – the musical

Musical · 6 cities · until 28 Aug 2027

Dates and tickets

124 dates · 6 cities

  1. 19:00

    Lyric TheatreLondon

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  2. 19:30

    Lyric TheatreLondon

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  3. 19:30

    Lyric TheatreLondon

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  4. Kings TheatreGlasgow

    £37

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  5. Kings TheatreGlasgow

    £37

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  6. Kings TheatreGlasgow

    £37

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  7. Kings TheatreGlasgow

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  8. Kings TheatreGlasgow

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About

Hadestown retells the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and of Hades and Persephone as a folk opera. After its Dutch run at Carré in 2025, with four Musical Awards, the production comes back to Carré for the summer of 2027.

The story of Hadestown

Hadestown weaves two Greek myths into one evening. Orpheus, a poor young singer, believes the song he is writing can save a world hit by climate disasters and hunger. Eurydice is just trying to get through a hard world. They fall for each other.

The gods have their own trouble. Persephone spends part of the year above ground and part below with her husband Hades, who runs the underworld like a ruthless boss. When need drives Eurydice to Hades and his underworld, Orpheus sets out to bring her back. Hermes tells the story, and three Fates comment and warn.

Anaïs Mitchell's folk and jazz songs carry the whole show: the entire story is sung. Carré plays the original Broadway and West End production in English, with Dutch and West End performers and a live band on stage.

Sources: hadestown.com, carre.nl, theaterkrant.nl, nrc.nl, nytw.org

Hadestown trailer

Hadestown at Royal Theatre Carré: trailer

Plays from YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode). · 24 Jun 2025

Songs in Hadestown

Sung in English from start to finish, in the Broadway running order (without the reprises).

Act one

  1. Road to Hellsung by Hermes
  2. Any Way the Wind Blowssung by Eurydice, the Fates
  3. Come Home With Mesung by Orpheus, Eurydice
  4. Wedding Songsung by Orpheus, Eurydice
  5. Epic Isung by Orpheus, Hermes
  6. Livin' it Up on Topsung by Persephone
  7. All I've Ever Knownsung by Eurydice, Orpheus
  8. ★ Way Down Hadestown
  9. A Gathering Storm
  10. Epic IIsung by Orpheus
  11. Chant
  12. Hey, Little Songbirdsung by Hades, Eurydice
  13. When the Chips Are Downsung by the Fates, Eurydice
  14. Gone, I'm Gonesung by Eurydice, the Fates
  15. ★ Wait for Mesung by Hermes, Orpheus
  16. ★ Why We Build the Wallsung by Hades

Act two

  1. Our Lady of the Undergroundsung by Persephone
  2. ★ Flowerssung by Eurydice
  3. Paperssung by Hades
  4. Nothing Changessung by the Fates
  5. If It's Truesung by Orpheus, Hermes
  6. How Long?sung by Persephone, Hades
  7. Epic IIIsung by Orpheus
  8. Promisessung by Eurydice, Orpheus
  9. Word to the Wisesung by the Fates
  10. His Kiss, the Riotsung by Hades
  11. Doubt Comes Insung by Orpheus, Eurydice, the Fates
  12. We Raise Our Cupssung by Persephone, Eurydice

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, carre.nl, nrc.nl, theaterkrant.nl

Hadestown cast and roles

Joy Wielkens returns as Persephone in 2027; the rest of the cast follows later. These were the principals in 2025.

  • Jeangu MacrooyOrpheus
  • Sara AfibaEurydice
  • Edwin JonkerHades
  • Joy WielkensPersephone
  • Maarten HeijmansHermesalternating
  • Claudia de BreijHermesalternating
  • April DarbyFate
  • Aïcha GillFate
  • Joni Ayton-KentFate

Sources: theaterkrant.nl, carre.nl, musicalweb.nl

Hadestown reviews

Each critic's verdict in one line of our own; the full review is on their site.

  • Theaterkrant

    Rates it above anything Dutch musical theatre has offered for years, singles out Sara Afiba's Eurydice, and finds Claudia de Breij too reserved as Hermes.

    Jeroen van Wijhe · 30 Jun 2025

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  • Musicalweb

    Praises the music, the set and a cast led by Edwin Jonker and Joy Wielkens, but misses chemistry between Orpheus and Eurydice.

    Britt Verschaeren · 1 Jul 2025

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  • NRC

    Hears a sound all its own and addictive songs, connects the politics to today's world, and names Jeangu Macrooy the star of the show.

    Elisabeth Oosterling · 3 Jul 2025

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  • de Volkskrant

    Finds Jeangu Macrooy a disarmingly sincere Orpheus in his high falsetto, and his pairing with Sara Afiba a perfect match.

    Hein Janssen · 4 Jul 2025

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Hadestown tickets and discounts

Only at Carré, which sells the tickets itself. Prices vary by date and seat: €26.50 to €121.50 including a €1.50 restoration surcharge, plus 6% booking costs (at most €15 per order).

Sources: carre.nl, musicalweb.nl

  • Performances start with try-outs on Friday 25 June 2027.

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  • Tickets are personal and cannot be resold, but Carré exchanges them for another date while seats are left.

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  • Groups of 12 or more can book a package with Carré: dinner before the show, drinks in the interval or a private box.

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Latest news

  1. Joy Wielkens returns as Persephone in summer 2027. musicalweb.nl

  2. Carré set the run from 25 June to 8 August 2027, with the premiere on Sunday 4 July 2027; ticket sales opened on 27 August 2026. musicalweb.nl

  3. Carré announced that Hadestown returns for the summer of 2027; the cast follows later. musicalmag.nl

The history of Hadestown

From a folk project in Vermont to Broadway, and back to Carré.

  1. 2006Anaïs Mitchell stages a first version in Vermont.
  2. 2010The songs come out as a concept album.
  3. 2016Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop, directed by Rachel Chavkin, from 6 May to 31 July.
  4. 2019Broadway opening at the Walter Kerr Theatre on 17 April; eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
  5. 2020The Broadway cast album wins the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.
  6. 2024West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre in London.
  7. 2025First summer at Carré, premiere on 29 June; 130,000 visitors.
  8. 2026Four Musical Awards in May; a film of the West End production reaches North American cinemas on 24 July.
  9. 2027Back at Carré from 25 June to 8 August.

Sources: hadestown.com, hadestownfilm.com, theaterkrant.nl, nrc.nl, nytw.org, uk.hadestown.com, carre.nl, musicalweb.nl, broadwaydirect.com, en.wikipedia.org

About the show

Music
Anaïs Mitchell
Lyrics
Anaïs Mitchell
Book
Anaïs Mitchell
Direction
Rachel Chavkin

Updated 13 Oct 2026

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 30 minutesHadestown lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval of 25 minutes.Source: carre.nl (opens in a new window)
Minimum age
From 15From 15. Carré's advice. Sung in English, with lighting effects.Source: carre.nl (opens in a new window)
Language
EnglishThe original Broadway and West End production with a new cast. English surtitles; ask Carré which performances have them.Source: carre.nl (opens in a new window)
Producer
Koninklijk Theater Carré

Questions

How long is Hadestown?

Hadestown lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval of 25 minutes.

What age is Hadestown suitable for?

From 15. Carré's advice. Sung in English, with lighting effects.

What language is Hadestown performed in?

The original Broadway and West End production with a new cast. English surtitles; ask Carré which performances have them.

Where can I see Hadestown?

Hadestown plays in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Liverpool, Belfast. All dates by city are listed above.

When is the last performance of Hadestown?

The last performance on Evenitto is on 28 Aug 2027 at Lyric Theatre, London.

What do tickets for Hadestown cost?

Tickets start at £19. Prices differ by theatre and seat; pick a date for that theatre's prices.

Is there a film of Hadestown?

Yes: Hadestown: The Musical, a film of the stage show. It is in cinemas in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand from 13 October 2026.

Is the Hadestown film showing in Dutch cinemas?

No: no cinema in the Netherlands or Belgium has it on the programme. Here you can see Hadestown on stage at Carré in the summer of 2027.

Is Hadestown on Netflix?

No subscription service such as Netflix has announced it. In the US it has been for sale and rent online since 25 August 2026, and it comes out there on DVD and Blu-ray on 20 October 2026.

Who plays in Hadestown at Carré in 2027?

Joy Wielkens returns as Persephone, the part she played in 2025. The cast section lists the principals of 2025.

Is there a discount on Hadestown tickets?

Carré offers no discount on Hadestown. Prices vary by date and seat, so compare dates when you book.

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