Hadestown at Adler Theatre

It’s the most epic Greek mythology themed musical ever to hit Broadway! Now, the trailblazing production is coming to paint Davenport crimson red! Hadestown has been leaving audiences stunned since premiering in 2006! Now on its 19th year in production, the musical will be hitting the road once again this 2025 for its second national trek. See the breathtaking love story between Orpheus and Eurydice as they journey into the underworld! Greek God Hermes will be taking audiences on a wild ride, including a trip down the “Road to Hell.”

The journey starts with Eurydice heading town to the underworld in hopes for a better life. She has heard praises about life in Hades, despite the never ending labor, it couldn’t be worse than the famine Eurydice is experiencing at the moment. In spite of being in love with fellow human Orpheus, she follows Hades into the underworld. Upon discovering the fate of his love, Orpheus goes on the journey to bring Eurydice back where she belongs. But the road to hell is not easy. Despite having the help from Persephone, Orpheus and Eurydice still rely on Hades’ decision whether he’ll let the ill-fated factory worker go. Will Orpheus and Eurydice be reunited? You’ll find out only when you check out Hadestown!

Spearheaded by Tony and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and playwright Anais Mitchell, who singlely handedly wrote the book, music and lyrics, Hadestown brings a whole new perspective on Greek mythology. The musical, which brought in Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin, became a phenomenal commercial success, also gained tons of rave reviews from influential theater critics. Adam Feldman from Time Out New York wrote, “Here's my advice: Go to hell. And by hell, of course, I mean Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell's fizzy, moody, thrilling new Broadway musical.”

Meanwhile, Matt Windman from amNY said, "Hadestown" contains a stunning visual design evoking both a New Orleans barroom scene and a smoldering mechanical underworld, complemented by the motion of turntables, a rollicking band, bold performances and expressive dance choreography.”
Don’t waste any time now, you should see this musical once it hits Davenport this winter! It’s guaranteed to be a stupendous visual and aural experience! Hurry and secure your passes now before it’s too late!