Posted: 10/23/21 at 12:57am
Anthony Chatmon II (u/s Hermes and Orpheus) posted "only 4 more" and a picture of the Kerr marquee on his Instagram story tonight. I knew he was leaving the show as he was scheduled to leave in April 2020 but I didn't realize it was so soon.
Posted: 10/23/21 at 1:58am
Wow! I'm seeing John as Orpheus, apparently! Last time he tried to go on the entire world shut down so I hope this time goes better, ha. I feel like Reeve is very, uh, divisive? in the Broadway/Hadestown community - people either absolutely LOVE his Orpheus or they feel like he's totally weak. Personally I'm a fan, but I did prefer Daunno and I'm not a huge "fangirl" of him so to speak. I'm VERY excited to see John. I got a pretty damn decent mezzanine seat for just $79, but I'm unsure if any of those tickets are still available. Ofc I'm also lucky to live in NJ and can pretty much just do day trips whenever I please, but ugh, I'm just rambling and bragging now, lol.
Anyway, I'll definitely report back about John's Orpheus. I also know from the site that Amber is out until November - I'm a bit sad that she won't be there for Patrick's return performance, but I'm excited to see Lana Gordon (presumably? She IS the alt, and Afra Hines starts her leave of absence soon, Kim Steele is no longer listed as an understudy, and I have no idea if Jewelle or anyone else for that matter ended up learning the track in full...). Eva and André have also been out lately so I wouldn't be surprised if the show I see on Tuesday is majority understudies (/alternates/swings/etc). As much as I adore the original cast I'd love to see some other people in the track as well, so I'm REALLY excited for Tuesday. Especially given it's John's only performance! Reeve has such an amazing attendance record, I truly feel like I'll be one of just a few hundred people to see an Orpheus understudy. I was SHOCKED when I saw the post about how he'd be Orpheus for a performance!
Posted: 10/23/21 at 6:24am
MattieIce2018 said: "Anthony Chatmon II (u/s Hermes and Orpheus) posted "only 4 more" and a picture of the Kerr marquee on his Instagram story tonight. I knew he was leaving the show as he was scheduled to leave in April 2020 but I didn't realize it was so soon."
So Sunday 10/24 will be his last show then? Friday evening, Saturday matinee and Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee are his last shows.
Posted: 10/23/21 at 7:16am
Posted: 10/23/21 at 12:32pm
MattieIce2018 said: "Anthony Chatmon II (u/s Hermes and Orpheus) posted "only 4 more" and a picture of the Kerr marquee on his Instagram story tonight. I knew he was leaving the show as he was scheduled to leave in April 2020 but I didn't realize it was so soon."
Surprised by this! Is Anthony taking a LOA? His Instagram was on private for a bit but it isn't anymore.
Khaila is doing Eurydice for today's matinee!
Posted: 10/24/21 at 8:02am
Posted: 10/24/21 at 8:53am
Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Jewelle officially has her Persephone dates!!!
October 27 - 7:30
October 31 - 3pm"
Kills me that I can't see her! I won't be home in time for a family thing if I go the 3pm on Sunday. If she posts that she is doing the Wednesday matinee or Saturday matinee can you please let me know? Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll do another set of days the week after and before Amber returns!
Posted: 10/24/21 at 9:28am
Posted: 10/24/21 at 9:30am
Jewelle is apparently going on 2 pm Wednesday! I'm going to try and get there.
Posted: 10/24/21 at 9:44am
Posted: 10/25/21 at 1:47pm
adotburr said: "Jewelle is apparently going on 2 pm Wednesday! I'm going to try and get there."
Apparently Amtrak and a few of the buses I used changed their weekday departure schedules making it more difficult to get home at a reasonable hour. So I’m going to hold off on Wednesday and try for a Saturday if she’s on. Thankfully the Saturday train and bus schedules remain the same.
Posted: 10/25/21 at 2:58pm
adotburr said: "adotburr said: "Jewelle is apparently going on 2 pm Wednesday! I'm going to try and get there."
Apparently Amtrak and a few of the buses I used changed their weekday departure schedules making it more difficult to get home at a reasonable hour. So I’m going to hold off on Wednesday and try for a Saturday if she’s on. Thankfully the Saturday train and bus schedules remain the same."
Ahh thats happened to me in a way! One of my trains doesn't run on weekends (which sucks) and it can really deter my travel schedule. I love Saturday matinees. My Hadestown performance is an evening show though! Lana posted about working Week 2 as Persephone on Instagram, so I'm sure she'll be dividing the time with Jewelle since Afra left.
Posted: 10/25/21 at 3:02pm
My friend is flying in for a quick weekend trip 11/12-11/14 and really wanted to see Hadestown. Was able to snag a couple box seats today for the 11/12 performance, and I'm excited to see who will be playing Persephone the night before Amber's return!
I'm also excited to see Patrick Page as Hades. My first time seeing the show was the reopening performance on 9/2, so I've only seen Tom Hewitt play the role.
Posted: 10/25/21 at 3:33pm
Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "adotburr said: "adotburr said: "Jewelle is apparently going on 2 pm Wednesday! I'm going to try and get there."
Apparently Amtrak and a few of the buses I used changed their weekday departure schedules making it more difficult to get home at a reasonable hour. So I’m going to hold off on Wednesday and try for a Saturday if she’s on. Thankfully the Saturday train and bus schedules remain the same."
Ahh thats happened to me in a way! One of my trains doesn't run on weekends (which sucks) and it can really deter my travel schedule. I love Saturday matinees. My Hadestown performance is an evening show though! Lana posted about working Week 2 as Persephone on Instagram, so I'm sure she'll be dividing the time with Jewelle since Afra left."
My weekend train is perfect! Arrives at NYP by 12:45 (but always delayed so more like 1:15) and departs at 5:17. So I get home by 7ish. The weekday train gets in at 11:15 so perfect for lunch before a matinee but departs at 5:05, which I can’t get to after Hadestown, or 6:30 with a 2 hr transfer getting me home after 11pm. My bus departs at 6pm but the company eliminated my stop. Another bus only runs on weekends.
Posted: 10/25/21 at 4:22pm
I wish that was me! One of my weekend trains never runs and another one (that ultimately connects me to NY) can occasionally be slow/delayed. I feel like if I get on the train going to NY at 5pm - it might take 25 - 35 mins to get there, then the train back will be another 30 minutes, so I'd finally arrive back at 6pm/6:10pm.
I'm seeing Hadestown as an evening and I'm most likely going to return around 10ish/11, mainly due to transportation. I returned home from NYC recently, and was so tired, I actually realized I got on the wrong train because mine had stopped running apparently. 
(It was a Saturday and I'm seeing Hades on a Friday, so hopefully the schedule will be alright)
Posted: 10/25/21 at 5:30pm
Posted: 10/25/21 at 6:27pm
Thank you so much! I know, same for me! I was close to my destination, so it wasn't bad. It was just pretty late, which was a little stressful. How awesome you got your phone back! Where did you end up finding it at Circle In The Square? I almost thought I lost my debit card while in NY but I just placed it in the side pocket of my purse. lol
Posted: 10/25/21 at 6:33pm
Posted: 10/26/21 at 12:19am
Posted: 10/26/21 at 7:30am
Posted: 10/26/21 at 4:05pm
Posted: 10/26/21 at 4:23pm
adotburr said: "I’ve seen Reeve every time I’ve seen the show so I can’t say I like another’s Orpheus over his. I wish I could have seen Damon Daunno though."
Me, too. I really don't care for Carney much. I cannot wait to see Nick Barasch on the tour, hopefully his performance will be what stays in my head!
Posted: 10/26/21 at 4:43pm
dramamama611 said: "adotburr said: "I’ve seen Reeve every time I’ve seen the show so I can’t say I like another’s Orpheus over his. I wish I could have seen Damon Daunno though."
Me, too. I really don't care for Carney much. I cannot wait to see Nick Barasch on the tour, hopefully his performance will be what stays in my head!
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My friends loooooove him but I’m like eh . Nothing memorable. But I will say Reeve is so sweet to all the fans at the stage door so I give him a lot of credit. I too and looking forward to Nick Barasch! I’m planning to see the tour in Philly!
Posted: 10/26/21 at 4:51pm
Posted: 10/26/21 at 4:55pm
adotburr said: "dramamama611 said: "adotburr said: "I’ve seen Reeve every time I’ve seen the show so I can’t say I like another’s Orpheus over his. I wish I could have seen Damon Daunno though."
Me, too. I really don't care for Carney much. I cannot wait to see Nick Barasch on the tour, hopefully his performance will be what stays in my head!
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My friends loooooove him but I’m like eh . Nothing memorable. But I will say Reeve is so sweet to all the fans at the stage door so I give him a lot of credit. I too and looking forward to Nick Barasch! I’m planning to see the tour in Philly!"
I heard the same about Eva! People often say she was so kind at the stage door. I think Kimberly Marable is touring with Hadestown and she's so wonderful!
