Hadestown Reviews

Gary Myers from Greenville, South Carolina

SINGING WAS JUST SO-SO, THERE SEEMED NO "HEART" ... OVERALL DISAPPOINTED

First the start with Hermes showing off his clothes - sorry, not funny. As a matter of fact there is very little humor in this musical. The singing - especially Orpheus, not good. His falsetto was... at times ear tearing. Overall we just didn't feel "involved" - there was little there to bring you in, to CARE ... out of many many musicals seen - probably bottom 10% ranking for both my wife and I.

Rich from Denver, Colorado

TERRIBLE SOUND QUALITY

Went to opening night last night. Sound quaility was bad I couldn't pick up on the story line. Especially Hermes who kind of narrated. Not sure if was an opening night technical malfunction or the fact that I was in the balcony ($100 per). Just so disappointing how bad the sound quality was. Sat in same theatre/similar seats 2 months ago and the sound quality was great.

Carolyn from Denver, Colorado

PERFORMED BY CHARLIE BROWN'S TEACHERS

There were almost no spoken words so if you were already familiar with the songs and lyrics it might be okay. However if you are not, it is awful. I understood, "I took him under my wing" and "it ain't right and it ain't natural" the rest of the lyrics and spoken words were muddled and incomprehensible. I assume the actors know how to ennunciate so I can only assume it was the sound system definitely not worth the price. But if that is the case they should have had it fixed after the review left by the person who had the same complaint on opening night.

Tim from Denver, Colorado

HAD POTENTIAL BUT LANDED FLAT

I was very glad to see all the acoustic instruments and really looked forward to this show. Unfortunately the story was flatly boring, the voices were harsh and must have been pegging the VU meters as they were over modulated. The female voices were harsh. The music was blown out by the harsh voices. The set was just a backdrop of wallpaper. Hardly any difference between the underworld and the living. Choreography seemed repetitive. Could not find any magic even though I really looked forward to this performance.

Annie and Rich from Providence, Rhode Island

VERY DISAPPOINTING

We have seen well over 50 shows on Broadway, some twice. However, we cannot fathom how this show received 8 Toni awards. It was the most depressing musical we've seen, we walked out at Intermission. We commend the cast for their efforts but even that could not save this show. Worst Production we've ever seen.

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