Tony-winning composer Anaïs Mitchell will offer an inside look at the Hadestown score and share behind-the-scenes stories this fall in her new book, Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown, out October 6 from Plume.
In addition to a complete set of lyrics with notes and first drafts, Working on a Song includes insights into the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the journey to making the lead characters believable, the ins-and-outs of opening a show on Broadway; Mitchell’s writing room and team, and more.
Hadestown began previews on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre March 22, 2019, following an Off-Broadway premiere and multiple subsequent engagements. The production, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin with choreography by David Neumann, was nominated for 14 Tony Awards, winning eight including Best Musical.
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A Look at Hadestown on Broadway
A Look at Hadestown on Broadway
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André De Shields in the original Broadway cast of Hadestown
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Timothy Hughes, Afra Hines, Ahmad Simmons, Kimberly Marable, and John Krause in Hadestown
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Eva Noblezada, André De Shields, and Reeve Carney in Hadestown
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Jewelle Blackman, Kay Trinidad, and Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer in Hadestown
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