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#526

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/6/26 at 3:00am

Look: the bottom line is that Sweaty has not accused Ben Davis of doing anything other than dating younger women and…being a sh*tty boyfriend or something? He vaguely insinuates terrible dealings, but has no receipts and no specific accusations. The posters here jumping to conclusions (i.e. that assault was involved, which SO never even said) are just bringing false credibility to a TikTok video made by a man living in his parents’ basement in New Jersey that appears to be irresponsible pseudo-journalism at best, and flat out libel at worst. SO needs to either find a way to back up these claims or hire a lawyer, because he is stepping away from “hot tea” and into much more dangerous waters here.

Updated On: 8/6/26 at 03:00 AM

#527

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/6/26 at 10:37am

Sweaty knows he has no story here, which is why his “revelations” are all smoke and mirrors. It’s fairly well known in the theater community that Ben Davis has dated younger women. Insinuating that consensual relationships with an age gap is on par with spousal abuse or transphobia is offensive and insulting to survivors.

He’s positioning himself lately as a kind of social justice crusader for the theater community because he believes it gives him more credibility than simply being a gossip monger. And in a way, he’s right — people who used to dismiss him outright now seem to give him more credence. But don’t think for a second he’s doing any of this for anything other than self-interest, and as he’s showing here, he’s willing to use manipulation and untruths for his own gain.

"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe." -John Guare, Landscape of the Body

Updated On: 8/6/26 at 10:37 AM

#528

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/6/26 at 11:39am

pmensky said: "And calling firsthand reports “a random guy screaming into the void” is you deciding truth only exists when it arrives in a format that you personally approve."

I think one can hold, without contradiction, both that women should be believed by default when they say that they've been harmed, and that a second-hand report from this particular messenger is, by itself, not sufficient evidence to conclude that the actor in question is a predator. (Note that it's not a first-hand report, which would mean that we were hearing directly from a victim.)

#529

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/6/26 at 11:51am

We hear much in the community - and Davis is not one that has ever hit my ears. In fact, he's been known as a gentleman - even if perhaps dating younger (his prerogative).

It's good Davis has replaced the previous person. Good for Hadestown - listening and making move for the best.

Maybe Lincoln Center will do the same. Move for the best and make leadership change, hopefully in time - prior to their fall production at the Beaumont going into rehearsal.

Updated On: 8/8/26 at 11:51 AM

#530

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/11/26 at 12:13pm

how long are the contracts for the new cast starting in sep?

I'll be in town mid November and would love to catch NLB as Hermes

#531

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/11/26 at 12:14pm

hak5 said: "how long are the contracts for the new cast starting in sep?

I'll be in town mid November and would love to catch NLB as Hermes"

Norbert's Instagram post said he was in the show through February 28

#532

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/11/26 at 12:45pm

It seems like HADESTOWN is moving to a model of turning over the principal cast every 6 months.

#533

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/11/26 at 12:54pm

AC126748 said: "It seems like HADESTOWN is moving to a model of turning over the principal cast every 6 months."

If a show can keep the same group largely intact for 4-6 months, it's a lot easier on the cast, the GMs, the SM's, everyone. It can become really tough on morale to have new put-ins every other week at shows like CHICAGO and LITTLE SHOP and HEATHERS, and even more so on shows that are reliant on a star to extend or stay open.

Updated On: 8/11/26 at 12:54 PM

#534

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 8/11/26 at 2:41pm

AC126748 said: "It seems like HADESTOWN is moving to a model of turning over the principal cast every 6 months."

And I like how all five leads are replaced at the same time. Makes it easier to rehearse everyone, too.

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#535

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/1/26 at 12:22pm

Anyone seeing the new cast tonight?

#536

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/1/26 at 12:54pm

My thing with SO is that I don't believe he actually heard from anyone. He likely fabricated it all as he is wont to do. He is desperate to be involved and relevant and has outright lied multiple times, so of course people are questioning the veracity of the claims. Such a sad case of mental illness gone unchecked; it really is sad.

#537

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/1/26 at 12:56pm

ACL2006 said: "Anyone seeing the new cast tonight?"

I am! I just had to see it with this new cast ASAP. Excited!

Preview of NLB!

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Updated On: 9/1/26 at 12:56 PM

#538

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/1/26 at 10:50pm

I still remember seeing Norbert as Roger on a return visit to RENT in 2001 or something, simply an incredible singer and performer. Very excited that hes back singing on stage and love the very notion of his voice with Amber Iman's.

If anyone saw them tonight please share

#539

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/3/26 at 10:08am

There's audio out there of the new cast. Everyone sounds amazing outside of Jasmin Savoy Brown. Norbert and Iman are incredible. Happy they're both back on Broadway.

#540

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/3/26 at 11:38am

For their third performance, the show is in top-notch shape. Having seen the original cast (minus Andre), I was very impressed by these performances.

The most compelling reason for me to revisit was Norbert, and he delivers. Vocally, acting, he makes the role his own. Amber's voice was unbelievable and the chemistry with the rest of the cast is evident.

Few people can match Eva's vocal beauty, and Jasmin has a lovely voice, if not the strength and intensity of Eva. Acting was strong.

Having recently seen Ben Davis as "Father" in Ragtime, I suspected he would be well suited for the role of Hades. His take on the role is more vengeful than creepy, which I felt Patrick Page portrayed. I also prefered Ben's voice as a singer.

The biggest question mark for me going in was how Kayko would perform as Orpheus. (Reeve Carney was born to play this role, and it's hard to believe he wasn't Tony nominated.). The good news is Kayko is across the board strong, both vocally and acting-wise. Because of this, he was the biggest revelation.

I highly recommend seeing this show--and based on the audience response, it seems this cast will keep the show running and full.

Updated On: 9/4/26 at 11:38 AM

#541

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/3/26 at 11:52am

Amber!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcxGA4gtY_J/?igsi=MXczanF6cnZ1NjN3YQ==

#542

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/3/26 at 12:12pm

Melissa25 said: "Amber!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcxGA4gtY_J/?igsi=MXczanF6cnZ1NjN3YQ=="

Beautiful

#543

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/7/26 at 6:08pm

Saw the cast's first performance. Norbert, Amber, and Ben are the reason to see this cast. Norbert especially is just unbelievable.

Amber was a bit tentative but has such warmth and energy and obviously incredible pipes. Ben Davis was sexy, charming, and you sensed a real connection between Persephone and Hades. Their chemistry was excellent.

Kayko is charming and sweet, though, clearly not an actor. Still, you root for him and he is incredibly likable. Great voice.

Jasmin Savoy Brown is a misfire in every single way. Vocally not up to the task of the role and there is not an ounce of acting happening on that stage from her.

#544

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/7/26 at 6:16pm

theres some audio online and Norbert seems to be as incredible as everyone thought he would be. With enormous mounds of salt since I can only hear not see her, Amber sounds incredible but seems to be taking some strange liberties with riffs/tone that dont make alot of sense without being in the room. Unclear how in hell Jasmin Brown got this job. But its early!

#545

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/8/26 at 5:58pm

It was really nice to revisit this show. Norbert is perfection as always, he brings a certain energy to Hermes that is absolutely delicious. Ben is fantastic and scares me less than Patrick, which is a good thing. Amber has such a stunning voice and while tentative at first, she was all in for Act 2. Kayko is a pretty singer but he has no acting experience and it's very obvious on stage. He has no chemistry with Jasmin Savoy Brown, the most miscast of the bunch.

I know she is known for her tv work, but her bio is the longest one I have ever read. It's like she only took this job to just promote her television and film projects. Example: She joined alumni Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox in the latest installment which had the biggest opening weekend in franchise history at 63.6 million. Why does that need to be in a Playbill? Anyway, she cannot sing, has no chemistry with anyone, and her performance is not only not good, it's actively terrible. I don't understand how she was cast, but sometimes I question their casting department in general.

It's worth seeing for everyone else tho!

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Updated On: 9/8/26 at 05:58 PM

#546

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/8/26 at 6:42pm

I wish I could "not sing" like her. I thought she was very good.

#547

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/8/26 at 7:15pm

Norbert is out tonight.

#548

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/8/26 at 8:09pm

TikTok really is brainrotted, they are fully in that Jasmin Savoy pocket despite how actually bad she sounds...

#549

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/8/26 at 9:04pm

Bonnie17 said: "I wish I could "not sing" like her. I thought she was very good."

To each their own, by all means, but it seems pretty apparent from whats been leaked online that she is not singing along the likes of her predecessors. Maybe that will change as she eases into it but its a yikes so far.

Meanwhile Hadestown, in year six, has one of the top 5 highest avg ticket prices on Broadway. Truly remarkable.

#550

Re: New Hadestown Casting

Posted: 9/26/26 at 10:21am

Last night Alex Lugo went on as Worker 4, becoming the first person to perform 10 tracks in the Broadway production: every Worker, every Fate, Eurydice, and Persephone

https://www.instagram.com/p/DduseQkDLU5/

Updated On: 9/26/26 at 10:21 AM

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