Hadestown: The Musical (2026)★ 8.6/10

What would you give up for the one you love? There’s a Broadway musical that has made its way across the pond to the movie theater, HADESTOWN. This theatrical experience started as a 5-day run, but it quickly expanded. This was filmed in 2025 at London’s West End, featuring the original cast who elevated this musical to earn eight Tony Awards. By Zeus, they earned them. As a fan of Greek mythology, the story was familiar. It was told in such a beautifully creative way, the songs sifting me through. The performances of the entire ensemble are each amazing. The story is a very clever melding of two Greek tales, focusing on two relationships. The first is between the dictatorial Hades (Patrick Page) and the edgy Persephone (Amber Grey). The second is between a musician Orpheus (Reeve Carney) and his muse Eurydice (Eva Noblezada). This melding works so well because of André De Shields, who plays the herald of the Gods himself, Hermes the storyteller. He does a great job narrating the story, helping us lesser mortals have a better understanding. I’m always fascinated with Greek mythology and the gods, not sure why. The bluesy, jazzy feel of the music lends itself really well here. The set design looks simple but it found ways to surprise me as it went on. I enjoyed every song. This is only the second Broadway musical I’ve seen in the movie theatres, last time being HAMILTON. They should do it more often for us lowly folk. I was fully immersed, due to how close the camera was able to get, and due to how emotional each performance got. Overall, HADESTOWN is an amazing musical with a poignant message and emotional resonance. I had a blast with this, and I think you will too. Remember, “Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson.