Hadestown: The Musical
Movie (2026)
The myth. The musical.
The tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice is intertwined with the complex relationship of Hades and Persephone. Eurydice, struggling with poverty, is lured to the industrial underworld of Hadestown by Hades, while Orpheus, a struggling musician, ventures down below to bring her back. (Filmed live at the Lyric Theatre, London, featuring the core five original Broadway cast members.)
Movie (2026)
The myth. The musical.
The tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice is intertwined with the complex relationship of Hades and Persephone. Eurydice, struggling with poverty, is lured to the industrial underworld of Hadestown by Hades, while Orpheus, a struggling musician, ventures down below to bring her back. (Filmed live at the Lyric Theatre, London, featuring the core five original Broadway cast members.)
Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity1/5
There is kissing, romance, and dancing that suggests the consummation of love.
Violence & Gore3/5
Workers sign a contract that makes them lose their memories and become enslaved to labor, and Orpheus is beaten and kicked.
Profanity1/5
The word hell is used to describe the Underworld and in a phrase.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking3/5
Persephone is a heavy drinker who carries a flask, drinks to excess, and encourages others to drink.
Frightening Scenes1/5
The Underworld is depicted as a factory town where workers are enslaved to labor, and a character is beaten though stylized through gentle dance.
Positives & learning
Positive messages
The story promotes trying to overcome difficult challenges and explores themes of love, music, and perseverance.
Role models
Orpheus, Hermes, and Persephone serve as positive role models who show optimism, wisdom, and fight for what is right.
Representation
The musical features intentional casting diversity across all roles and includes actors of various backgrounds and identities.
Learning
Families can discuss the myth of Eurydice and Orpheus and the changes made to the original Greek characters and story.
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