Hadestown: The Musical is a 2026 musical film presenting a live stage recording of the musical of the same name. The film was directed by Brett Sullivan and features five principal cast members of the original Broadway production. Recorded at the Lyric Theatre, London, the remainder of the cast are performers in the West End production. Bleecker Street division Crosswalk launched a limited release for North American cinemas beginning July 24, 2026.
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Cast Reeve Carney as Orpheus André De Shields as Hermes Amber Gray as Persephone Eva Noblezada as Eurydice Patrick Page as Hades Bella Brown as Clotho, one of the Fates Madeline Charlemagne as Lachesis, one of the Fates Allie Daniel as Atropos, one of the Fates Lauren Azania as a worker Tiago Dhondt Bamberger as a worker Ryesha Higgs as a worker Waylon Jacobs as a worker Christopher Short as a worker
Production Footage was captured during three live performances on February 28 and March 1, 2025. However, only two of these performances featured Patrick Page (Hades) as he had torn his Achilles tendon in the months prior to shooting. Given that the actors can be filmed from the stage itself, the proshot allows for details that cannot be seen as a member of the audience, such as a shot from the stage lift as people enter and exit Hadestown.
In the behind-the-scenes footage shown before the opening number, Page is shown putting on a medical boot that's been modified to match his character's dark and imposing aesthetic. Comparisons between the dog head cane and Cerberus have been made by fans and critics alike. Due to Page's injury, the dance performed between he and Amber Gray (Persephone) was modified.
Release Following its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8, 2026, Bleecker Street's label Crosswalk and LD Entertainment acquired distribution rights in all English-speaking territories to the film, and released it in the United States on July 24, 2026; it was initially set for a five-day limited run before being extended due to popular demand. In August 2026, Bleecker Street sold distribution rights in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to Universal Pictures; the latter plans to theatrically release the film in October through Trafalgar Releasing.
Reception On Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 37 critic reviews are positive; the average rating is 9 out of 10. The website’s consensus reads: "Swathing classic themes in the sweltering rhythms of jazz while capturing all the action with crisp clarity, Hadestown: The Musical recreates the Broadway experience with transporting aplomb." According to Metacritic, the film received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 from eight critic scores.
See also Hadestown, 2010 concept album Hadestown cast recordings
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