Hadestown, a musical created by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, premiered Off-Broadway in 2016 and made its London debut at the National Theatre in November 2018.

The show intricately weaves together the mythic love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, alongside Hades and Persephone, inviting audiences on a journey to the underworld.

This Tony-winning musical has garnered significant acclaim, winning eight Tony Awards in 2019, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

In addition to its Tony Awards, Hadestown also won the Grammy Award for 'Best Musical Theatre Album' and topped Billboard's Broadway Cast Recording chart.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hadestown has achieved over 350 million streams, making it one of the most streamed cast albums ever.

Currently, Hadestown is playing at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End, having officially reopened on February 21, 2024.

As of August 27, the cast has seen changes, with Dylan Wood making his West End debut as Orpheus and Madeline Charlemagne stepping into the role of Eurydice.

These casting changes follow the final performances of Dónal Finn and Grace Hodgett Young as Orpheus and Eurydice, who concluded their run on August 25.

The current London cast also features Zachary James as Hades, Gloria Onitiri as Persephone, and Melanie La Barrie as Hermes.

The creative team behind Hadestown includes notable award winners in various fields such as choreography, scenic design, and music supervision, enhancing the show's artistic quality.

A West End cast recording is in the works, as teased on the production's official Instagram account, although no release date has been announced yet.

Fans eagerly await further details about the upcoming cast recording, which has generated significant interest.