Summary
A musical juxtaposition of the Orpheus/Eurydice and Hades/Persephone myths that examines the way real life can impact our quest for a perfect world.
Director
Brett Sullivan
Writer
Anaïs Mitchell
Cast
- Reeve Carney as Orpheus
- Eva Noblezada as Eurydice
- Patrick Page as Hades
- André De Shields as Hermes
- Amber Gray as Persephone
- Bella Brown as Fate I
- Madeline Charlemagne as Fate II
- Allie Daniel as Fate III
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 85
I saw it twice live at the Ahmanson, 11/10 musical if you like musicals. I think I prefer the sound of the original concept album more, but the use of instruments on stage is excellent and the Americana vibes still come through. I haven’t seen the recording, but definitely see it in any format if you have the chance.
I took the kids to see this one. It was fantastic: good music and a compelling take on the Orpheus and Eurodice myth. Patrick Page has an amazing bass voice, and Amber Gray stole the show as Persephone.
