The live theater capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown has extended its theatrical run following its July 24 release, featuring the original five principals from the Broadway company. The production, which reimagines ancient mythology through a blend of modern American folk and New Orleans-inspired jazz, is currently playing in theaters by popular demand.
A Musical Reimagined
The musical, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical, also earned a 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The production follows two intertwining love stories: the tale of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and the story of King Hades and his wife Persephone. This narrative invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back.
Creative Team and Cast
Directed by Brett Sullivan and directed for the stage by Rachel Chavkin, the musical features music, lyrics, and a book by Anaïs Mitchell. The production's choreography was provided by David Neumann. The cast features several prominent performers, including Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page, alongside Bella Brown, Madeline Charlemagne, and Allie Daniel.
Broadway and Theatrical Presence
While the film capture is currently in theaters, the stage production continues to run eight times a week at the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway. The musical maintains its presence in live theater alongside its cinematic release, allowing audiences to experience the award-winning work in both formats.
The Impact of Patrick Page
Patrick Page, who portrays Hades in the production, has achieved significant recognition for his work in Hadestown. He received a Tony Award nomination and a Grammy Award for his performance in the musical, following his work in Off-Broadway, Citadel Theatre, and National Theatre productions. His portrayal of Hades has become a cornerstone of his recent professional success.
A Diverse Stage Career
Page's career spans a vast array of notable stage and screen roles. His Broadway credits include starring in the one-man tour-de-force All The Devils are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain, as well as roles in Saint Joan, Casa Valentina, A Time to Kill, Spring Awakening, Cyrano de Bergerac, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, A Man for All Seasons, Julius Caesar, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and The Kentucky Cycle. He has also appeared as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark and as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast.
Film and Television Credits
In addition to his stage work, Page has maintained a steady presence in film and television. His television credits include roles in The Gilded Age on HBO, Schmigadoon! on Apple+, and recurring appearances on Elementary, Madam Secretary, Flesh and Bone, and Law & Order: S.V.U. His film work includes Spirited for Apple+, In The Heights, Estella Scrooge, and The Sixth Reel. He has also appeared in productions such as NCIS: New Orleans, The Good Wife, and The Blacklist.
Awards and Recognition
Page's accolades include winning the Princess Grace Award for Theater and the Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Featured Male Performance in a Musical for his role as Dom Claude Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has also received the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Emery Battis Award for his work in Cyrano de Bergerac. His versatility is further evidenced by a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his performance in Othello: Iago.
