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Hadestown to Record Live Cast Album at New York Theatre Workshop

Anaïs Mitchell’s mythological production will be captured for posterity.

Shaina Taub, Amber Gray, Damon Daunno, and Lulu Fall star in Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown, directed by Rachel Chavkin, at New York Theatre Workshop.
Shaina Taub, Amber Gray, Damon Daunno, and Lulu Fall star in Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown, directed by Rachel Chavkin, at New York Theatre Workshop.
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Anaïs Mitchell's folk opera Hadestown has recorded a live cast album during its performances at New York Theatre Workshop. Recordings took place during the evening performances yesterday, June 28, and will also take place today, June 29. The album will be released on a label within Warner Music Group, and will be produced by David Lai and Todd Sickafoose. Executive producers are Mara Isaacs and Dale Franzen. Album release timing will be announced at a later date.

The twice-extended production, directed by Rachel Chavkin, began performances May 6, and will run through July 31. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Hadestown follows Orpheus' mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice.

The cast features Nabiyah Be (Queen of the Night) as Eurydice, Damon Daunno (Brief Encounter) as Orpheus, Lulu Fall (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812) as a Fate, Amber Gray (An Octoroon) as Persephone, Patrick Page (Spring Awakening) as Hades, Jessie Shelton (Futurity) as a Fate, Chris Sullivan (The Knick) as Hermes, and Shaina Taub (Old Hats) as a Fate.

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