Blending Greek mythology with folk, jazz, and New Orleans soul, Hadestown reimagined the ancient story of Orpheus and Eurydice for modern times. Written by Anaïs Mitchell and debuting on Broadway in 2019, the show won eight Tony Awards and captivated audiences with its haunting music and timeless themes of love, loss, and hope. In this episode of Broadway Now, we follow the journey of Hadestown from a concept album to a Broadway triumph that redefined myth for a new generation.

Blending Greek mythology with folk, jazz, and New Orleans soul, Hadestown reimagined the ancient story of Orpheus and Eurydice for modern times. Written by Ana&iuml;s Mitchell and debuting on Broadway in 2019, the show won eight Tony Awards and captivated audiences with its haunting music and timeless themes of love, loss, and hope. In this episode of Broadway Now, we follow the journey of Hadestown from a concept album to a Broadway triumph that redefined myth for a new generation.

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway’s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical — its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can’t stop singing along.

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway&rsquo;s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical &mdash; its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can&rsquo;t stop singing along.