"Why We Build the Wall," "Wait For Me", and More From Hadestown on Broadway

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Hadestown is a musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, developed with visionary director and Tony Award nominee Rachel Chavkin. It follows two intertwining love stories - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone - while inviting audiences on an epic journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell's beguiling melodies and Chavkin's poetic imagination pit nature against industry, faith against doubt, and love against fear. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.

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[@cementmilkshake]

The fact that there’s actual footage gives me so much hope for an official recording, I know the odds are incredibly slim but a recording is the only way I’ll ever be able to see this phenomenal show!!!!!!!

[@butterflytaster5553]

...What if I told you I had a boot of Act 1

[@cementmilkshake]

Butterfly Taster I’d cry tears of happiness!

[@butterflytaster5553]

@@cementmilkshake drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f_iYaV8vXLovogevbaB9ck2UW7zhXeKg It cuts off on Why We Build the Wall which is frustrating but other than that and the camera not always being turned to the stage, here it is (it's the London one)

[@cementmilkshake]

Butterfly Taster Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!

[@AnimalsAce]

THANK YOU @@butterflytaster5553

[@nikavance9453]

'Wait for me, I'm cooooooooming'. Tony Award, 2019.

[@skyt8327]

lol no he aint shit compared to damon duanno

[@nikavance9453]

@@skyt8327 I'm not talking aboit Reeve, I'm talking about the whole musical.

[@skyt8327]

Little Lotte ah my bad I thought you were talking about reeve since you said that line he would sing in wait for me, sorry!

[@free_siobhan]

While I do prefer Damon, I also think reeve may be a good actor for the part. He’s got the voice, but I haven’t seen enough footage to tell about the acting.

[@nikavance9453]

@@free_siobhan I actually have no idea who I prefer as I've seen neither of them. Reeve is a good actor (although as a huge fan of PD, I'm a bit biased here) and a decent singer so on paper he can pull it off really well. And Damon's on Broadway, too, so it's kinda a win-win situation.

[@kristinar9015]

I love it how Patrick Page has a President Snow vibe. Chilling but awesome! Also this music

[@stephpiano2908]

I love that I'm not the only one who thinks this! Patrick has always reminded me of Donald Sutherland in the way that he is such a smart and lovely old guy who wants to destroy the patriarchy and thinks women should rule the world.

[@brandilechelle1276]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought that!

[@alisonrex5767]

Amber Gray has just acended to a new level of brilliance,,,,,,,,,,, I love her

[@bymeerabrowngothicroyal]

Hannah Carranza let’s all riot if she doesn’t.

[@ZaganBlack]

Agreed

[@moxiegirl2012]

The new addition to Wait For Me is SOOO hype!! It adds more suspense to how scared Orpheus is of being alone and loosing Eurydice to the underworld 😭😭 also peep Anaïs in Build the Wall I think that’s cute. Having the brains behind the entire show to be included in the actual show is unique and clever!

[@saschahoupt6177]

She's gonna be in it?

[@zackstark24601]

Sascha Houpt She was on the Concept Album From 2010 She Played Eurydice if all goes well and Eva needs to be on Vacation she can be a Perfect Replacement

[@ktmac8]

She's actually not on stage at all during the show. This was a special preview for something and they filmed this with her and the cast on stage

[@moxiegirl2012]

Katie McCarty Ah, that makes more sense lol

[@LosloTypical]

Must be the only one who actually hates all the changes... It was perfect but these additions sound generic and really add nothing to the music.

[@Gr3yHomie]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh NOW WE WAIT FOR THE OBC ALBUM

[@chapps.6891]

YEEEESSSSSS

[@SR-jn3zj]

God I appreciate how not only do we keep getting new recordings of this music, but each time we get new songs or changes to old songs and like we get fresh content every time

[@daveross3642]

June 7, 2019 it comes out :-)

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

Wait for Me, Way Down Hadestown, and Lady of The Underworld have been released on Itunes already! Here's Wait for Me intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomsiaRngrJpn9k And Wait for Me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5-uhXtmr92Sfpo

[@pinkkittens]

drunk persephone im screaming oMG

[@nyah5159]

I remember when this was just a concept album, now it's debuting on BROADWAY. I'm so proud of how far this musical has come!

[@alantrahan24601]

Apollo Enjolras Remember when Hamilton was almost a concept album too?

[@stchnard]

Ikr

[@justinkangabang]

Patrick Page gonna get that Tonnyyyyyy

[@zackstark24601]

justinkangabang Maybe I wouldn’t count out George Salazar

[@justinkangabang]

I could see him getting nominated, but so far Be More Chill has gotten pretty mixed reviews from critics so I see Patrick getting a way better chance of winning

[@justinkangabang]

Don’t get me wrong I love BMC, but I would like to see a true bass role get a tony, in a world literally filled with tenors

[@zackstark24601]

justinkangabang I 100% Agree with you on your comments I need to be honest as a Broadway fan I’m totally in a huge conflict I’m seeing the Prom 8 Times saw it twice last year Hadestown 5 Times and be more chill Twice these 3 shows are sure to be in the running for best musical but this is what I think The featured actress is a strong lock for Amber Gray featured actor is tough because Patrick page is good but so is Andre De Shields and George Salazar is Phenomenal too

[@thecuttlekid2758]

god i hope

[@antmagor]

I think Broadway needs more of this, Instead Of constantly turning movies into Broadway shows. Don’t get me wrong some of them work, but in the words of Cheetah Rivera we still need the great Broadway musical.

[@QueenRedRosemary]

I totally agree. I feel like some of the recent shows have been such low-hanging fruit. Broadway didn't need Mean Girls.

[@adreasdegrecia]

I saw this 4 times in London and, trust me, it wasn't enough. Broadway you are in for a treat.

[@zackstark24601]

AndreasDeGrecia I’m seeing it 5 Times on Broadway

[@librasgirl08]

Would have loved to watched it another time, great show

[@LateStudiosandmore]

jealous

[@jonothandoeser]

You are rich.

[@kevinlindorfer6224]

Saw it Twice in London on different weekends and I live in the US! I have tickets to both Friday and Saturday night this weekend! So excited!

[@izzyonoza9826]

Anyone else disappointed that the climax of 'Wait For Me' was cut off like that?

[@NoodlesSF]

YES! I especially wanted to see the lamps swing again. I was at the second preview a few nights ago and was totally astounded by this show.

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

Izzy Onoza where is the climax in the actual song? It’s not in any recording I’ve heard

[@evangelinerose3826]

@@dillonohlemiller9027 This is the broadway version, so I'm assuming it's not out yet. Like all musicals, some songs get changed/added/removed for broadway, but hopefully the broadway cast recording will come out soon!

[@giomuncal2634]

Evangeline Rose Broadway cast recording comes out June 7th!

[@evangelinerose3826]

@@giomuncal2634 Yay!!! Thank you so much for letting me know! (Also I love your username 😂)

[@ughhh]

I kinda have a conflict feeling about the changes. I'm sure they made it better but still... probably bc I used to listen to the original live recording and the OG Hermes and Orpheus sound so so good but I'll probably fall in love with the show all over again from the new cast recording.

[@withdreamingeyesofwonder2219]

I totally get that! Hadestown is one of the few musicals where the work in progress pre broadway recording sounds so good it barely needs any changes! I can't wait for the Broadway recording though, lyric changes will either be fantastic or infuriating!

[@MajorAlenko]

I 100% get this, when I saw the show in London the first time I missed Damon's Orpheus. But now I've fallen in love with Reeve's and Andre is incredible in the role. (though from this short clip there's been new lyric changes from it's run in London too)

[@stephpiano2908]

Reeve is really growing on me but I can't really get into Andre's Hermes whoops...Maybe I'll think differently when I actually see it live (!!!)

[@MajorAlenko]

@@stephpiano2908 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHnLpGxvfJqhnrM Clip from London

[@soldiaz7261]

same, i do love new persephone though!! i really adored original orpheus’s voice though, not having him here made me sad :c

[@rubyrobinson8029]

Anyone else notice how in “Wait For Me” Hermes says “keep on walking and don’t look back” foreshadowing much

[@Zzzk23]

They recast Hermès 😭. I mean, I’m sad I don’t get to the cast album Orpheus, but Reeve Carney is amazing. Hermès has such an underrated voice. He was one of my faves. Hoping the new cast will do just as well. *Update* I saw it yesterday. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The cast was amazing and super nice. Even the audience and everyone stage dooring were probably the nicest I’ve ever seen. I don’t usually stage door anymore, but in this case I had to. And Hermès had a LOT of charisma. Great casting.

[@tiffy_loves]

agizzy23 RIGHT!? He had so much personality like nooooo omfg he was amazing

[@lotamburro5969]

@agizzy23 I promise you that André De Shields will not disappoint. He does an amazing job

[@Zzzk23]

Lo Tamburro I hope so. Best of luck to him.

[@bearcutielol]

A lot of the leads in this Broadway production transferred from the London run. I was blessed to see it on my 20th birthday and my god, are they talented. Eva and Reeve brought such youth and heartbreak to their roles. But André De Shields honestly, left me speechless. His characterisation was flawless. I assure you, this artwork is in superb hands!

[@Zzzk23]

Beth Birss I’m glad to hear that. I’m seeing it today.

[@CylonsAteMyHomework]

Hades shook me every damn time he sung. I don't own speakers or headphones to do his voice justice.

[@aryak9564]

how is patrick page even a real human with those vocal cords my god

[@TheTradge]

You should check out Home Free, their bass Tim Foust has an insane lower range that easily rivals Page's.

[@rae_diant]

I love Reeve's voice. It's raw and it fits the musical so well. It's honestly beautiful and I love it. He has a perfect sound for the rock/blues tone of the musical. I can't wait for the cast recording!!

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

Reeve is by far the weakest in the entire cast....

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

OMG new costume for Eurydice and new lyrics in way down hadestown :OOO

[@anna7902]

Mom: hey I’m going to the grocery store Me: waiiiiit for meeee I’m coming too, waiiiiiit I’m cooooming with youuuu

[@theangrypotato1525]

I love Persephone’s little look at Orpheus during “Livin’ it up on Top” like “gurl keep him” 🤣🤣

[@maevefishel8662]

Didn't the actress donning the green dress play Helene in "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812"?

[@jennydeath6090]

yep amber gray :-)

[@maevefishel8662]

@@jennydeath6090 Aw, cool, I love her. So sad that Great Comet had to close.

[@SilverShade1008]

Correct. Both shows are directed by Rachel Chavkin, and hopefully she gets her Tony this year.

[@michaelahewitt-clarke3779]

Philip Krusto she better she’s so talented

[@maevefishel8662]

​@@michaelahewitt-clarke3779 Agreed. So many theatrical artists don't get the recognition they deserve. But maybe things will change after this.

[@James-sx8ik]

Bruh the addition to Wait for Me is making me cry

[@rocycorona8679]

Liam EXACTLY!! The whole “I’m COMING WAIT FOR ME” lIKE HONNNEEEYY YESS 😭😭💕💕💕

[@robinlaceishere]

Somewhere out there is a pro shot of this fantastic musical, and I cannot rest until I see it.

[@agenttheater5]

You have to love how Eurydice is trying to be affectionate when she doesn't know how and how tender Orpheus is.

[@panchish]

it,s so beautiful i wanna cry i've been waiting for footage since like the concept album are there discount plane tickets and like visas too

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

same :((( I really want to go see it but there is no way to get out of college and fly to NYC

[@blainevanity6]

It's hard to be a musical theater lover and be living on the other side of the globe 💔

[@sierratrotter]

BookDuchess me too. I live in Europe. These show clips are the best it’s gonna get for us theatre fans on the other side of the world.

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

@@sierratrotter i was lucky to see it when I was in london :D

[@jonothandoeser]

I like that little dance scene near the middle!

[@vicenteantonionunez347]

I love how everyone loves Hadestown now and is talking about it, but I’ve been recommending it since practically the beginning of time and everyone’s been “ehh nah”.

[@Gr3yHomie]

Same

[@blainevanity6]

I've been a fan since the Off-Broadway days

[@stephpiano2908]

SAME

[@meganfrigerio2274]

FOR REAL DUDE!!!

[@clintsumalpong9083]

Moooood

[@clementinemacleod11]

Wait for Me kills me every time.

[@adelinecrosby7165]

eva’s voice is so smooth and she flawlessly moves from high to low notes. it’s insane.

[@panchish]

IM SCREAMING GOD PLS LET ME SEE THIS

[@mtsmcr]

I absolutely love how eva and reeve reimagined their characters. They are so different from the original, but still amazing! I’m amazed at this new “All I’ve ever known”

[@10823JGE]

My favorite number from this musical is "Wait for me". I think it's the number that best shows Orpheus' courage and love. The love and faith between Orpheus and Eurydice always moves me.

[@fudgebears]

I saw this on Broadway on Tuesday without any knowledge of the show besides what it was about and it COMPLETELY blew me away. the entire cast was STUNNING

[@keysmashingnerd]

1:48 I can’t stop replaying this part it’s definitely one of, if not, my favorite changes

[@YUIIIFLOR]

Saaaaaame

[@ethannavarro943]

Amber grey never fails to perfectly fit into any role she plays

[@Darkraifan2009]

The internet is sleeping on this musical so hard. It's The Band's Visit all over again.

[@luckybulldogATL]

And yet The Band's Visit won 10 Tony Awards last year! That ties them for 3rd place on the all time Tony wins list I am aware that the show is closing soon, I'm sure it's much sooner than producers had hoped, but I believe it will still live beyond Broadway out in the Regional Theater world which is wonderful for any show!

[@elliotdawn757]

Gods this musical needs way more attention

[@shawndraroberts2583]

Unashamedly listening/watching Wait for Me on constant repeat.

[@MythosFilmsYT]

I preferred it when Hermes talked into that retro microphone in Wait for me, just gave a better vibe to the song in my opinion, hope they bring that back!

[@thegeggorynetwork26]

He does after the first verse. You can even see him walk back and to the left to where the microphone is when Orpheus starts singing.

[@musicprincess9747]

I'M SO PROUD OF THIS GEM FOR GETTING TO BROADWAY AHHHHH

[@saturnzart]

I knew one day this musical would get big and here we are! Still miss OG Hermes and Orpheus though

[@rebeccacrow9013]

Apparently I can't listen to Wait for Me in any performance without full body chills. This song is too good.

[@ThatsAmore123]

I can't wait for Trump supporters to be mad about Why We Build The Wall

[@soldiaz7261]

Thats Amore some of them already were and thought hades, who was made before trump became president, was modeled after trump

[@ThatsAmore123]

@@v3nu5 It would also give them lots of publicity for it

[@4dultw1thj0b]

You should check out this video featuring the song ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCZpndpmJekg9E

[@TheRevanSentinel]

Oh, three old white folks left during the Sunday workshop this weekend after Why We Build The Wall after shaking their heads throughout the whole song

[@bymeerabrowngothicroyal]

Thats Amore it’s gonna make them so uncomfortable I love it.

[@tarathelen9844]

It's good to to see Reeve Carney back on the stage again

[@Chiscribbs]

I love how much softer they made All I've Ever Known. It's so sweet and pure, and perfectly illustrates the tenderness & awkwardness of a first love. Plus, one of my favorite lines in the show is sung by Orpheus as part of his revised solo: "I knew you before we met/And I don't even know you yet"

[@meredithjulia162]

love the new wait for me, wish that was damon daunno.......also LOVE anais mitchell's appearance at the end!!!

[@sawyerk641]

Yeah. I love Reeve Carney, but with this role... idk. I can get used to all the other voice changes but not his. Also, I don't understand the costume vibe they were going for? Damon's simple get up had this greaser vibe that worked really well. With Reeve they decided to do like, farm boy chique for some reason.

[@butterflytaster5553]

I'm stuck on Damon's Orpheus too tbh (the softeness and _ease_ with which he sings??? agressive chef kiss to that), but Hermes, while I hated his campy voice at the start, is starting to grow on me

[@VenhedisKaffas]

Same, I miss Damon and I'm not a fan of the new costume designs. Though the voices are all growing on me. But Damon just has such a beautiful and unique voice. He also has a very high vocal range and it's incredible.

[@albablabla]

THE ADITION TO WAIT FOR ME I GOT CHILLS

[@allyrhodes6588]

Patrick Page is a dreamy Hades 😍

[@celestiabrown6161]

It's times like these that I wish I didn't live in Australia... I want to see this soooo much

[@illusionx1638]

Orpheus has such a beautiful voice, oh God

[@rosebookfan7677]

I ❤️ REEVE EVA SINCE SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK HIS VOICE IS SENSATIONAL!!!!😍

[@XoIoRouge]

Oh my god when Patrick Page starts his line (2:21) I can't hold it in.

[@misha6390]

This is all I ever needed in my life and more

[@faye76000]

WHY DID YOU JUST RIPPED MY HEART OUT THEATERMANIA?

[@themagicpotato2943]

I’m a little disappointed they lowered Wait For Me, but I guess not everyone has as broad of a vocal range as Damon Epic II and Epic III are my favorite songs, and I hope they still capture the delicate and beautiful falsetto Damon brought to the table with his run as Orpheus

[@helpimdrowinginfeels]

I got to see a preview the other day and Revee definitely does his fair share of falsetto throughout the show. His voice is actually really high and his falsetto is beautiful so I hope you're not disappointed! I loved it!

[@redzeal2746]

I actually really enjoy the vocals we see here! It shows a determined, but fearful side despite not knowing that he actually was going to use a beautiful falsetto. Though again, internet and opinions, we both got some huge love with Damon. Glad to see this comment and be able to respond!

[@imgayverygay6770]

Reeve seems like he has a lovely voice! but there’s something just so haunting about Damon’s voice, it never fails to give me shivers

[@themagicpotato2943]

I’m coming back 9 months later to say that I’ve come to love both the off broadway and OBC versions of Hadestown Honestly there’s so many changes sometimes I view them as separate entities, but both are very distinctly Hadestown, and I think that’s wonderful. Sometimes I want to hear a naïve Orpheus try his best to woo his love, and other times I feel like a suave Orpheus with a bit more spunk, and I’m glad we have options. (I think one of the best songs that illustrates the difference between them is Come Home With Me, so if anyone’s curious, listen to the 2017 off-Broadway and OBC versions, they’re both splendid)

[@katien3022]

Ah yes the epic III was my fav. I still prefer the older version of that song. But many songs in this newer version I love

[@emjenkins464]

My favourite bit of the run constantly adapting is the way that in "Why do we build the wall" Persephone now stands in a black dress leading the response section of the call and response, only to be replaced by Eudridice rising to lead the workers at the end. In the production I "saw" she was almost Medea like in her resignation and near loss of status.

[@stephpiano2908]

I'M LEGIT CRYING IT'S SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL

[@angelamallof]

This is the video that got me into Hadestown ❤️

[@katrinaali993]

I’m seeing this the second week of previews and honestly it can’t come fast enough

[@Wendy-je9zf]

I’m gonna be listening to the OBC album when it comes out on repeat so happy it’s FINALLY on Broadway (where it belongs, tbh)

[@justintime241]

I have chills from orpheus' voice..

[@bryanbaumer6856]

the direction and set for this is so cool

[@chlo3mak]

IM SO EXCITED FOR THE CAST RECORDING THANK YOU

[@sisterspoof23]

yaaaas youtube come through with the clips!

[@mysticmushroom4198]

I saw it in London back in December and it was amazing - everyone needs to see this show

[@jesscarol929]

I can't wait to finally get to see Hadestown in April!!! ❤🌹 #superexcited

[@free_siobhan]

Only ever listened to the live recording, and now seeing choreography and staging makes me both want to see the show and be in the ensemble.

[@jellyfishyishy]

I have chills

[@benhaynes107]

the new lyric in livin' it up on top hit me like a truck! i love it! and the crescendo at the end of wait for me ❤️❤️❤️

[@CamieDelRosario]

this is absolutely to die for.

[@bkd112973]

I just saw the show and everyone was incredible including Reeve!! If you wanna hear Damon go to Oklahoma

[@itsreelydalin]

Just came from the first preview - you all are in for an epic treat!! As an OG fan, I was living for this ✨

[@gbnas]

I’m so excited for this show!!

[@lexicannan8447]

I’m so excited for the cast recording

[@butterflytaster5553]

Every single time I hear even just on note from Hadestown all of the love I hold for this musical absolutely overwhelms me, it's just. _So good._

[@yummylemons172]

I just love Hades' voice!

[@QueenRedRosemary]

At 0:44 you can tell Persephone knows she just watched Orpheus and Eurydice fall in love.

[@notsonegative1736]

Wow....just wow. I am so excited for this musical!

[@emmaltheriot]

MY FAVORITE SHOW OMG. SOMEONE GET ME THAT BOOT I STG

[@jaeboell8181]

AND WHEN YOU DO SHARE WITH ME TOO

[@butterflytaster5553]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f_iYaV8vXLovogevbaB9ck2UW7zhXeKg

[@jaeboell8181]

But i want a new bootleg 🤣

[@giveyouthesun5220]

im so excited for this i can’t see it on broadway but i’m just glad it’s going to be there!!! i’ve been super into this musical for over a year :^D

[@orion4559]

Saw the preview show on the 16th and it was amazing, me and my theatre class were amazed and cant wait for the OBC recording!!!!

[@sofeashabani]

wait for me gives me chills every time. i’m obsessed

[@chapps.6891]

JDJCJSJ I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH THIS TYSM

[@cheyenne1235]

Just saw this musical and it was absolutely beautiful and I want to show my mom some great scenes

[@ashtoneva4926]

I need tickets to see this and i need a cast album too.

[@handyadvice]

My first Broadway show ever,and it couldn't have been better ! If there's a better word than Amazing, look it up. It captured my soul ❤

[@hawyee9090]

amber is so talented!!! she is lovely as persephone. i couldn't imagine anyone else playing that part

[@mari3653]

this is amazing!! I heard about it when it was off-broadway, but never gave it a full listen. wish I listened to it sooner!

[@alexwilson4964]

Yall in Broadway are in for a treat this was on at the west end and it was phenomenal

[@akenhart]

Just saw this for the third time in previews. Amazing cast and the production is great. A breath of fresh air that Broadway needed. The tweeks are finished and noticed some changes but I think this will be a hit with fans. God bless the cast and this show.

[@abbybernesky]

THIS IS SO GOOD

[@shino6080]

素晴らしい公演だった！もう一度観たい

[@isabellaenriquez8546]

The new costumes look so good 💓💓💓

[@marleneb.2425]

“Now I wanna hold you” *she says pushing him away*

[@colestrashchannel208]

I love this show

[@heatherp.6906]

Slowly getting accustomed to not hearing Chris Sullivan’s growl-like voice, but I LOVE this.

[@beathecat6604]

ALL OF THEM ARE ANGELS!!!!!!!!!

[@ronniewright1108]

I think it looks and sounds amazing. Can't wait to see it! Got Tony written all over it!

[@Dan_Iamarino]

I watched here in London and I'm gonna watch in Broadway too!