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Hadestown: The Musical

A live stage capture of the Tony-winning musical Hadestown, reuniting the original Broadway cast for a faithful, emotionally powerful big-screen version.

2026 141 min NR
Critic8.6
Musical Drama Fantasy
Bleecker Street (Theatrical) Apple TV Prime Video
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Overview

Guided by the god Hermes, two intertwined love stories unfold: young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. When the hungry Eurydice is lured to Hades' underground factory of Hadestown, the songwriter Orpheus journeys to the underworld to bring her back — on one impossible condition.
Story 8.5
Acting 9.3
Direction 8.4
Cinematography 8.0
Music 9.7
Pacing 8.3
Originality 8.5
Emotional Impact 9.2
Overall 8.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.6 /10

The cast is everything

Carney, Noblezada, De Shields, Page and Gray reprise their iconic roles with staggering command and chemistry.

A great way in

For fans who never caught it live and newcomers alike, the capture is an ideal, accessible entry point to Hadestown.

Pros

  • The iconic original cast
  • Anaïs Mitchell's extraordinary folk-jazz score
  • Faithful, immersive stage capture
  • Accessible entry point for newcomers

Cons

  • It's a filmed play, not a reimagined film
  • Limited theatrical run
  • Stage-bound visual scope
Verdict An electrifying, faithful capture of a modern stage masterpiece — the original cast is untouchable, and the big screen loses none of the show's folk-jazz warmth or emotional gut-punch.

AI Review

A live stage capture of the Tony-winning musical Hadestown, reuniting the original Broadway cast for a faithful, emotionally powerful big-screen version.

An electrifying, faithful capture of a modern stage masterpiece — the original cast is untouchable, and the big screen loses none of the show's folk-jazz warmth or emotional gut-punch.

A must for musical-theatre fans — see it big and loud if you can.

Timeline

Release Date
Theatrical Date
Physical Date
Premiere
Festival
Status
Recording

Filmed live across three West End performances at the Lyric Theatre, London, on February 28 and March 1, 2025.

Post-production

Edited into a feature stage-capture by director Brett Sullivan.

Release

Bleecker Street's Crosswalk launched a limited North American theatrical run beginning July 24, 2026.

Production

Recording

Filmed live across three West End performances at the Lyric Theatre, London, on February 28 and March 1, 2025.

Post-production

Edited into a feature stage-capture by director Brett Sullivan.

Release

Bleecker Street's Crosswalk launched a limited North American theatrical run beginning July 24, 2026.

Streaming

Bleecker Street (Theatrical) Apple TV Prime Video

Cast

Reeve Carney Orpheus
Eva Noblezada Eurydice
Patrick Page Hades
Amber Gray Persephone
André De Shields Hermes
Bella Brown Fate
Madeline Charlemagne Fate
Allie Daniel Fate

Characters

Orpheus Reeve Carney
Eurydice Eva Noblezada
Hades Patrick Page
Persephone Amber Gray
Hermes André De Shields
Fate Bella Brown
Fate Madeline Charlemagne
Fate Allie Daniel

Crew

Brett Sullivan Director
Anaïs Mitchell Music, Lyrics & Book
Rachel Chavkin Original Stage Director
Hunter Arnold Producer
Tom Kirdahy Producer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Road to Hell — Anaïs Mitchell
  2. Livin' it Up on Top — Anaïs Mitchell
  3. Way Down Hadestown — Anaïs Mitchell
  4. Wait for Me — Anaïs Mitchell
  5. Why We Build the Wall — Anaïs Mitchell
  6. Epic III — Anaïs Mitchell

Trivia

  • The film reunites all five original Broadway principals of Hadestown.
  • Before filming, Patrick Page (Hades) ruptured his Achilles; a character-integrated boot and cane were designed and the blocking adjusted so he could still perform.
  • The stage show's ballad 'Wait for Me' became a viral TikTok hit and an entry point to the musical for many fans.
  • It was captured live in front of an audience at London's Lyric Theatre using multiple cameras.
  • Director Brett Sullivan previously directed the Waitress: The Musical stage capture.
  • It became a surprise box office hit, grossing $9.6 million on its opening weekend despite a limited run.

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