Can’t get to Broadway in New York or the West End in London to see “Hadestown”???
No worries…
The musical “Hadestown” was filmed for a live movie release. Considered a success with a box office draw of $10.2 million in its July 24 release; the film version of “Hadestown” will now be available in theatres “indefinitely”.
Playing in 1,949 theatres surpassing the $10.1 million draw for “Hamilton”, “Hadestown” now holds the record for the “highest-grossing live stage capture film in box-office history”.
With the success of the film, more theatres are expected to be added.
“Hadestown” producer Mara Isaacs spoke on the success of the film via statement saying,”we’re incredibly proud of this film. It’s the result of a rare creative partnership between the Steam Motion and Sound Team, led by Brett Sullivan, and the creative heart of ‘Hadestown’ itself – Rachel Chavkin, whose original direction and contribution to the film are indelible, alongside Anais Mitchell and myself. So much intention and care went into each choice, and it’s especially gratifying to see how audiences have responded.”
Now in its seventh year on Broadway, the eight-time Tony Award winning musical weaves the Greek mythologies of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone.