by Hadestown
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A folk-and-jazz musical retelling the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. Tweens studying mythology often connect with it, and the live band sits right on stage.
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Ages 10–17.
Broadway pricing
Open run
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W 48th Street, 10036, in the Theater District, Manhattan.
Yes. Hadestown on Broadway is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Hadestown: hadestown.com.
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