Broadway's Hadestown | Talks at Google

[@aether413]

Andre de Shields is definitely a celestial being

[@mitchellbrown06]

Gemel6 he’s ascended into another dimension

[@kensimmons1499]

I could listen to him talk all day

[@desialyssa6623]

And the fates....now that I think about it litterly the entire cast are

[@MrMM1007]

"doesn't feel like there are cobwebs around them (the Greek myths)"....what beautiful wording.

[@ameliamorgan2287]

All Broadway performers are to be honest

[@julialabusch9403]

When you hear Patrick Page talk after hearing him sing and you realize "Oh that's actually what he sounds like."

[@shannonbutton7616]

Julia Labusch my fiancé’s face when I made him listen to “Hey Little Songbird” for the first time was literally 😮 which made me 😂.

[@algae178]

That's the first thing i though after his part in the making of the hunchback of notre dame

[@isabelcarter7257]

Honestly, his voice scared me a little at first but now, it is just so calming!!

[@juliasings6131]

@@shannonbutton7616 I've tried to play that song for a friend of mine. She says it's scary.

[@emalaw1329]

I originally listened to the cast album w/o knowing what most of the cast looked like, and when Little Songbird came on, it was extremely easy to picture him as a demonic lord of darkness, barely human-sounding. Perfect casting.

[@daniescobarm]

I just want to share a story that happened to me today. I had the pleasure of watching this show two days ago and was having dinner tonight in a restaurant nearby the hadestown and the prom theatres. My family and I had been watching some of the cast members from both shows walk by and quietly freaking out about them while we ate, but we'd already stagedoored both shows and were in the middle of eating our pasta. As we were standing up to leave the restaurant, André de Shields walked by and my mom literally lost it. He hadn't come out to stagedoor the other day and she'd had a little too much wine, so she just ran out of the restaurant and started chatting him up. We all immediately ran over, both out of excitement, but also concern for him lol. He proceeded to listen carefully to my mom talk all about how we'd come from Peru to see the show and how we were such big fans. He then shook each of our hands individually and asked for our names, repeating them and pronouncing them perfectly even though they were all very hispanic names. He listened to us talk about how much the show meant to us and when we asked for a picture he suggested we all walk back to the theatre and take the picture with it in the background. We talked all the way back and he was just incredible. He feels like a magical person, I don't know how to explain it. He just connects with you in a different way. I've been lucky enough to travel to nyc a lot of times and go to a lot of shows and meet people afterwards, but I've never had an experience like this. What a sublime human being.

[@potato.pancake]

Dani Escobar Andre honestly seems like such a genuine and caring person oh my gosh

[@aleks-33]

Wow!!!!

[@ririchwn]

Dani Escobar he seems like the most down to earth, kind, talented, person ever and im so jealous u got to meet him !!!!

[@isabelvillegas3541]

when i read that you were from Peru i actually screamed

[@emmacrendastark13]

Dani Escobar that’s amazing he’s sounds like such a down to earth person!!!!

[@erinmckenna605]

Andre De Shields just seems like the coolest human being alive

[@sciatzygabrielle6084]

de shield could literally be telling me how to make a pbj sandwhich and i would be listening like my life actually depends on it

[@Rmcrace2319]

Same here

[@isabelcarter7257]

He just has such a truthful voice!

[@ShilohJanowick]

andre de shields could talk me into murder

[@GeoScorpion]

As an Irish Jew that knows Polish, may I ask how you came to your name? :D

[@ShilohJanowick]

@@GeoScorpion Haha! My great grandpa was polish! I actually don't know if we're jewish or not, it's a bit of a family mystery, however i do know that my parents picked first name for some other reason (the meaning, maybe? or because they've had friends named shiloh and they just thought it was a pretty name- it's all a bit confusing and muddied)

[@mollie1421]

Andre de Shields could murder me and I'd say it wasn't him.

[@ShilohJanowick]

@@mollie1421 YEAH

[@emalaw1329]

"You see, death is merely a departure, a transfiguration of the soul into a realm of its own where it can't fathomably impact the livelihood of men. Therefore, not perpetuating this precious process in order to rid the mortal world of undesirable presences could be considered adjacent to crime, and a punishment inflicted upon oneself and one's kinship. Who would ever desire to impart such a punishment, if possessing their full mental faculty? You see for yourself, it's an intuitive decision to make..."

[@sarahellis6703]

14:00 Patrick Page is the kind of person you think of as "holy shit he's terrifying" but he's actually such a cinnamon role

[@pileofsaltOG]

Yep it's so precious

[@dingdongslick9344]

Hades on the stage but Santa off it.

[@rooniemag]

He's a great guy! I met him briefly after a show once.

[@kxena2913]

wtf why is Andre so ethereal, who let him do that, God??

[@zevlevy5902]

He is god

[@Rmcrace2319]

@@zevlevy5902 he is

[@dominiquepocopio777]

@@zevlevy5902 he is he did he did he *did*

[@bimboblackening]

Made by Hermes himself 😩💗

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

He has clearly been blessed by all the Greek gods. Or at least the good ones. Wait... canonically, none of the Greek gods are good, they all just use humans as playthings. So maybe what I originally said wasn't as good as I wanted it to sound.

[@cho7879]

i love what Eva has done with the character, not only the undertone but Eurydice's logic behind her actions which is a reflection of the actor's age and experience, as a lot of us young women (I think) unconsciously inspired by Megara flawed and headstrong but well intentioned and trying her best

[@shelbyresz0165]

we love an interviewer who knows how to interview theater people. also i just, i really love this show in ways i can't explain so there's that thing

[@thatjilliangirl]

Why thank you!

[@shelbyresz0165]

Jillian Hochman of course! i love how educated you were on the cast and the show in general which made it so enjoyable for me!!

[@Charlie_Dean]

@@thatjilliangirl Completely agree! You did a fantastic job of asking the right questions and making links between deeper elements of the show and what they were saying! As someone who also interviews people frequently, I know how difficult it can be, so thank you for doing such an amazing job. Definitely an interview I'll go back and listen to a couple times, and not just because you and the cast all have very calming voices aha 😊

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

Andre De Shields must have been an amazing professor. I feel like I learned so much from him just from this. Imagine a full semester

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

inviting him as a guest lecturer for 1 lecture and you'll probably learn more than what u learn in one whole semester

[@Rmcrace2319]

That would be the best thing ever

[@spegnagmaglorious3590]

Her: I love The Great Comet of 1812 Me: YES Her: And I think what all those shows have in common is Me: Amber Gray

[@celestelalianna7276]

lol

[@tendencjanarcystyczna6210]

And Rachel Chavkin

[@celestelalianna7276]

i think they have the same lighting designer too..

[@tendencjanarcystyczna6210]

@@celestelalianna7276 it's all coming together haha

[@celestelalianna7276]

@@tendencjanarcystyczna6210 also Amber Gray's characters are eerily similar...

[@stregamorte]

I need Andre to publish a dissertation on Hadestown

[@ethannavarro943]

Reeve and Andre just think differently and that’s what makes them awesome. Andre just knows the little things that make him smarter. Have you ever really understood the meaning of “be right back”? No! But I bet you he did. And Reeve said in an interview about rain that it’s good because it cleans everything up. No one thinks that! No one! But he did. Those two people just kinda astonish me

[@partykllr]

Okay but Reeve’s outfits are so iconic-

[@berkleypearl2363]

Andre de shields is like a genuine mythical figure. He’s so sweet and smart

[@papahajek5383]

Reeve sung at my son's wedding reception years ago with Paris. He's come a long way from Molly Malones. Happy to see his success, because his talent and kindness deserve recognition. Hoping for the same in Paris's and Zane's future.

[@Rmcrace2319]

Wow!

[@ashlyn_A]

I love that Reeve and Eva are wearing hats 😊😊❤️ Also can Andre de shields do a ted talk on anything so I can hear him talk?

[@Rmcrace2319]

Please!!!

[@harrieth7003]

Pianist wearing a hat too 😊 wonder if they planned that 😄 Another vote for the Ted talk!

[@zoedupey1754]

I love that every word coming out of André de Shields' mouth is so thoughtful, smart, and just gifted from the gods themselves

[@tizviviani]

Everytime each of them opens their mouths i almost cry

[@daliafriend-goldberg3315]

I could listen to Andre and Patrick’s voices for forever is wear. Patrick could have an ASMR channel with just his voice 😂

[@daliafriend-goldberg3315]

*i swear, not is wear.

[@Rmcrace2319]

Same here

[@hopemcgrath923]

Someone get Patrick an ASMR channel because i would throw all my money at it

[@offsewingdragons9142]

Lmao, Patrick just cooking dinner for himself or something and talking to himself with millions of devoted followers eagerly watching him select the perfect seasoning for his cooked salmon😂

[@pretoilustra]

This interviewer is something else she’s really funny and I’m officially obsessed with the show

[@snoopynwoodstock99]

there's so much powerful imagery and meaning in the lyrics that transcends the beautiful story being told, i bet it's even more impactful when brought to life on stage! if hadestown ever goes on tour i'll be sure to get tickets ❤❤❤

[@tenn4fab4]

It's a great excuse for a quick getaway weekend to NYC, I went and saw the show twice. Well worth the time and effort and expense! :)

[@walterwhite4862]

Well the 2020 tour was announced this morning!

[@litcheerose]

Everyone on this panel, including the interviewer, is wonderful. I love how smart they are, how deeply connected they are to the piece, and how pertinent they are in their answers without ever being cocky or pedantic.

[@franfrankie7]

all the hadestown leads were nominated except for reeve, poor guy :(

[@ellikasan]

that's the biggest mystery of this century

[@cecefernandes5657]

It's honestly an injustice

[@jdoggydog9812]

To me I honestly didnt like reeve but to me thats just because of danny.

[@dotkiarika1026]

He deserved it so much!!!! I was so angry!

[@jonothandoeser]

He's fine, but he's not yet a really moving actor. He sings well, he looks good, but he's not an "amazing" actor yet, just a fairly good one.

[@tobealostwanderer]

Im so happy that musicals like these are being made because you learn from them (Greek Mythology in this case) and they are actually nice to listen to

[@nicolettebautista681]

I thought I was late to the party, then I saw the comments and checked the upload date. How does this video not have more views?! It's so insightful about this wonderful show. (TL;DR glad I'm not late to the party for once. Hadestown is amazing.)

[@jeromealday614]

Your comment isn't that long you don't need a tldr lmao

[@beeandco.5772]

I could just watch the same footage for the show for hours and not be tired of it can’t wait for the original Broadway cast recording!

[@sarahcarrillo2128]

Listening to Andre speak is honestly such a blessing.

[@elizabethwhite6062]

Andre is such a character I love him

[@panchish]

google upload this on spotify challenge so i can listen to mr de shields discussing the symbolism and casually referencing classics at any point of my day

[@cecefernandes5657]

I loved this interview and this woman interviewing!! Her excitement is contagious and she's so knowledgeable not only about the physical show but about the meaning and ramifications of this beautiful show. I loved every thing about the video and just wish it were longer💖

[@adoredpromises]

11:32 Anaïs literally saying every musical I love

[@mishaschaffner-kargman8311]

Damn I coulda really used watching this before my AP Lit exam

[@synapsestatic]

Who let Eva wear that hat?! She looks stunning!

[@eeng17]

Eva has the best hats! She wore a top hat for the great Gatsby broadway opening and she looked amazing

[@willowrosenberg9967]

Please, god, give us a proshot of Hadestown

[@laurarenee6407]

YASSS

[@adarateranroldan]

There’s a pro shot. They’ll probably release it after the cast makes money touring.

[@justpassingthruskdjb]

47:15 reeve and eva are TOO CUTE

[@daniellamorrow]

Am I losing it or did Reeve take a piece of gum out of his mouth and put it in his pocket at 9:09? 😄

[@theandypoppe]

Danielle Morrow OMG

[@mehrakeh]

I SEE THAT WHAT 😂😂

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

Everyone on this stage (minus the interviewer) is nominated for a Tony, and I am so happy about it!!

[@inezvandersteen9469]

It's a shame, but Reeve wasn't

[@uli3769]

Except Reeve ☹️

[@tiffanysimmons6044]

She is an Oracle. 100% agree with that statement.

[@august1837]

I am struck speechless every time André opens his mouth Got I love all of them

[@catherineduffy2648]

Love Andre de Shields - inter generational story - love this. Loved the Hades character down to the leather jacket and dark glasses and the voice - the ultimate bad boy that appeals to women of all ages.This is an amazing production. Voices match the characters to a tee. Have seen the production twice. "it's a sad song but we're gonna sing it anyway" - per Andre, Anais is an oracle. A contemporary prophet. Oracles live at the navel of the universe. There is an umbilical cord that connects the highest point Orpheus to the lowest point Hades and Hermes is the connector. Orpheus cannot succeed so each of us gets to test ourselves over and over again. The paragon of animal - connect heaven and hell - why is it all miserable? Why is life so hard and then we die. Hero of a thousand faces- Your life is about following your bliss. Joseph Campbell Beautiful interview. Thank you for this amazing production

[@jasencummings5534]

god i'm in love with this show.

[@annem4655]

Literally every time Eva sings, I get goosebumps.

[@deburrito6882]

Patrick Page is an absolute sweetheart with a voice forged from the depths of tartarus itself :)))

[@charisleighmusic]

I have loved Patrick since Hunchback. I’m so glad he’s doing well.

[@kayleewilson5604]

my guinea pig keeps purring every time a new note was hit in the beginning

[@leowahlqvist5347]

eva is the best person alive and that’s that

[@shae-lovejackson-reid9366]

eva and reeve at 37:37 melt my heart, look at their hands 😫

[@StarBug40]

Love this cast.

[@nathancoltura9651]

Now I rarely get... knock on ... plastic... 😂 i love Patrick!

[@spegnagmaglorious3590]

Andre De Shields is like a poet, just every time he talks I'm spellbound

[@nathancoltura9651]

Hades isn’t a bad guy it’s the fate they’re the villains

[@izzygonzalez2251]

I'd say there are no bad guys, the fates are just thoughts, I'd say that every character has their flaws.

[@lexiebrent7090]

The song at the beginning was so beautiful! I really hope it’s on the new album.

[@tinkerlily]

It is 🙌🏽 It was also on the original concept album

[@hopemcgrath923]

I sob like a baby during Wait For Me. The raw emotion that Orpheus has, his heartbreak that he let the love of his life down, but his determination to get her back breaks me. I don’t know how those who play Orpheus can sing it without crying. Also who else sobs during the reprise of road to hell when “its a sad song” is sung again in a more sorrowful tone from the band

[@Xenomiggs]

I can listen to Andre DeShields speak forever. What a wise, talented human.

[@allysonlehman838]

I LOVE REEVE PERIODT

[@ashleychiev5514]

I could listen to Andre talk all day long. I don't care what it's about. He could talk for 5 hours about household cleaning products, and I'd happily listen intently!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ienglishwell3374]

8:55 All: Introductions / Recovered from party? 9:52 Anaïs: Why Broadway? 11:09 Anaïs: Broadway fan to begin with? 11:49 Andre: Been in business for a couple years / look fantastic 12:24 Andre: Various careers / Prefer performing? 13:23 Patrick: Been with Hadestown the longest/ What kept you? 14:30 Patrick: How do you keep your voice healthy? 15:08 Eva: Started at 17 / how is originating a new character? 16:49 Reeve: Orpheus playing guitar 18:14 Anaïs: Where did the idea come from? 20:29 Andre: What was your inspiration? 22:21 (bonus) I like how 4 of them are sitting the same way 22:41 Patrick: How do you make Hades "accessible?" 25:15 Eva: Is Eurydice's choice relatable? 28:46 Reeve & Patrick: Why does "The Wall" work? 32:33 Anaïs & Andre & Reeve: "The Wall" as a experience 35:50 Andre: How do you set the tone? 37:37 Anaïs & Patrick & Andre: Smoke and lights in "Wait For Me" and other Inspirations 44:23 Anaïs: Why the extreme high and low voices? 46:30 Andre: "It's a sad song but we sing it anyway" 50:18 Anaïs: How did you incorporate Greek myths?

[@finn8460]

Reeve and Eva's little interaction from 47:10 - 47:20 is so cute.

[@druidforhire]

lovely lovely folk! they're all so close-knit.

[@laproductora3429]

Andre De shields leads me to an emotional breakdown Andre: Was that helpful at all

[@allthrees3]

Is nobody gonna talk about how Amber isn't here? I miss her, but this was amazing 😭😭🥺💞

[@taimariemoore8369]

i know

[@sillygoosetaur]

Well she does have 3 kids under 10

[@alexandriawilson4545]

22:09 THAT SMILE OH MY GOD

[@zweiSweetys]

Yesyesyes came as soon as I heard

[@marigoldpetzold1406]

Miraami angelica? all the way from london. damn.

[@rhysjamais]

This interviewer is fantastic! Love this cast so much.

[@panchish]

🗣WHO 🗣AM 🗣I 🗣THAT 🗣I 🗣SHOULD 🗣GET 🗣TO 🗣HOLD 🗣YOU 😢😭

[@silkysuax4892]

0:56 Gives me chill every time

[@carolhirsh4773]

Just saw the traveling production in Austin and LOVED it! Would see it again. Great interview production,

[@ratatoskclarke4534]

reeve is such a fashion icon, i legit outwardly said "what the FUCK are u wearing dude" when he came out onstage

[@sapphire3215]

Ok but also can we talk about andres shoes

[@ratatoskclarke4534]

@@sapphire3215 valid, yeah andres shoes are hella

[@jamesburns7863]

These songs R Frigg'in GORGEOUS!!!!

[@mollie1421]

I love watching all of these songs being performed because no matter what video you watch of that song it is going to be unique and different. All I've Ever Known seemed more close (if that makes sense) and the *bootleg* is kind of larger and more involving and both are so beautiful

[@MrsMuffies]

I found the album in 2012 and fell deeply in love with it, this Broadway take on it has me with mixed feelings, but it's always good to see things you love being recognized and loved by many ❤️

[@reygonzalez-montelongo3009]

I want a journey to Broadway for Hadestown like what they did for Great Comet

[@stephanmichaels7215]

Wonderfully insightful. Andre de Shields, you are a natural teacher. If only the moderator had said " like " a few less times.

[@jim1527]

I need a Wikihow page on how to be Andre De Shields

[@jim1527]

@Samantha Mattson please let there be one lmao

[@sillygoosetaur]

@@jim1527 I’ll make one

[@sylviab8482]

When Anaïs’s favorite shows are your favorite shows!

[@Ellenweiss1]

With the question about vocal range....I love that Anais talks about the metaphorical aspect of Hades vocal range and Orpheus's vocal range. I loved that myself! This was an amazing conversation about an amazing show!!

[@lilliecoats]

ANDRE'S LIL MOVE AT 26:16

[@jesscarol929]

Great interview and awesome cast! ❤🌹

[@katiebarton2379]

This cast is mesmerizing

[@gloomybookaholic]

eva noblezada.

[@josiemac7807]

franky , 100% agree

[@laurarenee6407]

Yes

[@eeng17]

Absolutely

[@samanthamckinney9075]

I want to be friends with Reeve.

[@sapphire3215]

Who wouldnt

[@myaga]

i need a proshot of hadestown immediately oml

[@katiebarton2379]

It’s 1:00 am during finals and I’m watching this. No regrets

[@katesantos5341]

I? Felt things I never thought I could?

[@pinkitydrinkityyas]

22:20 the best thing I've seen today

[@TheGirlInGeekGlasses]

yikes Reeve did not look happy when he realised they were gonna play a clip of him singing

[@claram9321]

23:30 he really do make me cry bro

[@rrdigitalmedia8366]

I pray to one day have the wisdom and unselfishness of Andre de Shields.

[@ladyofways]

Patrick Page seems very huggable

[@michellethalakottur9218]

i cried when i heard andre speak jesus what on earth so profound

[@jim1527]

andre's shoes.

[@lillamy2955]

Actually I do have "The hero with a Thousand Faces" on my bed stand ;)

[@alexiswelsh5821]

I just saw this musical today! I loved it! Also, the family tree of the Greek Gods is a family pretzel: Persephone's parents Demeter and Zeus, are siblings (whose parents are also siblings). Then after Persephone is born, Zeus broke up with Demeter and FORCED his other full-sister Hera to marry him then constantly cheated on her. Their cousin Maia bore him Hermes, their other cousin Leto bore him Apollo who some say is the father of Orpheus, and their Aunt Mnemosyne bore him the Muses who's leader Calliope is the mother of Orpheus. Also Hades is a full brother of Zeus, Demeter, and Hera.

[@wuttatota148]

Wait so if Orpheus' parents are Apollo and Calliope, why is he a mortal?

[@alexiswelsh5821]

@@wuttatota148 Beats me. Although in other myths Orpheus's father is a mortal (King Oeagrus), making him a demi-god.

[@tobealostwanderer]

Why did you have to turn around Orpheus?

[@davidstephen2578]

this is a brilliant interpretation of the Orpheus story Though, I am surprised the Offenbach operetta was not mentioned as part of the source of the story. I was in the chorus of my schools production of the story, in 1975 which was a fantastic experience

[@kadyonamarie4821]

finally, someone from vermont makes it big

[@JustJen1386]

Andre is a true messenger of the gods

[@1family4me]

Just saw this show in NYC. AMAZING!!!!!