New Hadestown Casting- Page 5

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/15/23 at 11:00pm

Theatreboard is saying this is the cast - 

Donal Finn - Orpheus
Gloria Onitiri - Persephone
Zachary James - Hades
Melanie La Barrie - Hermes
Grace Hodgett Young - Eurydice
Bella Lupia Brown u/s Eurydice
Jacob Young u/s Orpheus 

[inception]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 4:48am

After seeing the tour last week, I have been thinking about which role is harder to cast: Orpheus or Eurydice?

Despite the criticisms many had for him, Carney brought a certain charisma to the role that I just didn't get from the actor playing the role currently on the tour - even though he could sing the role fine.  While the tour Eurydice was as excellent as Noblezada.

Are Eurydice's songs just so excellent that they elevate whoever is performing them? And also, is the music written for Eurydice more accessible for many singers?  I don't know the technical terms, but maybe in the right keys or whatever that many singers can tackle those songs successfully?

While for Orpheus's music it may be more difficult to find singers who can successfully sing the music, since so much of it seems to have so many high notes?  

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 9:53am

Jordan Catalano said: "Theatreboard is saying this is the cast -

Donal Finn - Orpheus
Gloria Onitiri - Persephone
Zachary James - Hades
Melanie La Barrie - Hermes
Grace Hodgett Young - Eurydice
Bella Lupia Brown u/s Eurydice
Jacob Young u/s Orpheus"

Congrats on Melanie getting out of the dumpster fire that is & Juliet. Great performances all around, but just... such a bad show.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 9:58am

TheatreFan4 said: "Congrats on Melanie getting out of the dumpster fire that is & Juliet. Great performances all around, but just... such a bad show."

Eh, it's a good paycheck and was a chance for her to work on Broadway for the first time and dip her feet into NY theatre.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 9:58am

I LOVED Dónal Finn in Sing Street in Boston.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 11/16/23 at 1:36pm

Press performances with the West End cast:

https://x.com/ShaunTossell/status/1725206293906854078?s=20

https://x.com/ShaunTossell/status/1725218297384198162?s=20

https://x.com/ATDazzles/status/1725210716154523999?s=20

https://x.com/ATDazzles/status/1725208436734878128?s=20

Updated On: 11/16/23 at 01:36 PM

[stoptheworld38]

Posted: 11/17/23 at 9:58pm

I heard Zachary James perform at my church Christmas Eve service several years ago when I was in the choir! He's got an incredible voice!

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 11/17/23 at 11:42pm

If this is the same Zachary James who is singing his face off in Spain off bway right now, very talented guy. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/18/23 at 8:30am

Official announcement. Also looks like the two covers for Hermes will be female(Allie Daniel & ???).

https://twitter.com/HadestownUK

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/19/23 at 2:21pm

Anyone attending Reeve's final performance today?

[Alyssa213]

Posted: 11/19/23 at 5:31pm

ACL2006 said: "Anyone attending Reeve's final performance today?"

Just finished. It was beautiful they had Reeve and Eva walk up the stairs with the show lighting and music without Orpheus turning around.

[yyys]

Posted: 11/19/23 at 6:27pm

Yes. The opera singer.

PipingHotPiccolo said: "If this is the same Zachary James who is singing his face off in Spain off bway right now, very talented guy."

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/19/23 at 6:42pm

 

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 11/19/23 at 7:18pm

That was a beautiful afternoon. 

[Fordham2015]

Posted: 11/19/23 at 7:25pm

I teared up during that video when Eva and Andre spoke. Godspeed, Reeve.

[inception]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 10:02am

Video above seems to be taken down, but found this tik tok, hope it loads, they say filming was allowed as was after show had ended

https://www.tiktok.com/@dylantpe/video/7303299561634876718?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7299487328179291653

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 12:47pm

Reeve is so wonderful and he was such a gorgeous, vulnerable Orpheus. Congratulations to him for originating and playing the role for so many years! 

I think Jordan has issues with any kind of criticisms. He is used to winning and being really successful. So, the lack of love and acclaim for his Anthony might have messed with him. He realized his strengths and that his voice sounds amazing when singing a contemporary score. He sounded incredible in both Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen, and I think this role fits him perfectly.

Enjoy him tonight for anyone going guys!

[OhHiii]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 1:02pm

Enjoy Jordan tonight for it may be the only time he turns up for work! ;)

He couldn't handle the Sweeney score nor could he handle Dear Evan Hansen 8 or even 7 or even 6 or even 5 times a week. Sometimes screen actors shouldn't be on stage, it take a specific level of endurance which he's proven he does not have on many many occasions (including when he was in Hamilton, not carrying a full show).

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 4:08pm

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 4:27pm

OhHiii said: "Enjoy Jordan tonight for it may be the only time he turns up for work! ;)

He couldn't handle the Sweeney score nor could he handle Dear Evan Hansen 8 or even 7 or even 6 or even 5 times a week. Sometimes screen actors shouldn't be on stage, it take a specific level of endurance which he's proven he does not have on many many occasions (including when he was in Hamilton, not carrying a full show)."

I would love to see you have perfect attendance during your contract with a show. And if you manage it please-share your secret 

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 10:15pm

OhHiii said: "Enjoy Jordan tonight for it may be the only time he turns up for work! ;)

He couldn't handle the Sweeney score nor could he handle Dear Evan Hansen 8 or even 7 or even 6 or even 5 times a week. Sometimes screen actors shouldn't be on stage, it take a specific level of endurance which he's proven he does not have on many many occasions (including when he was in Hamilton, not carrying a full show)."

I’m screaming that he hasn’t even started yet and you old birds are being so hateful 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/20/23 at 11:51pm

I neither like or dislike Jordan. Found him serviceable in ST.

 

However, people talking about his attendance record isn't out of left field. He misses a LOT of performances - as evidence by his track record.  MIGHT it be different? Sure. But people are judged by their actions. What's that saying? Believe people the first time they show you who they are. 

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 11/21/23 at 3:20am

Jordan sounds great in the clips I’ve seen. Love hearing a different sound in Wait for Me 

[OhHiii]

Posted: 11/21/23 at 6:47am

hearthemsing22 said: "I would love to see you have perfect attendance during your contract with a show. And if you manage it please-share your secret"

Well you won’t see me do that because I cannot. And nor can Jordan Fisher. It’s not controversial to say the dude doesn’t have the stamina. He’s proven it with every new job he takes. It’s just a fact.

Based on these Wait for Me clips, he won’t be long before missing shows here too. He’s already in shouting territory. 

Updated On: 11/21/23 at 06:47 AM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 11/21/23 at 10:42am

https://www.vulture.com/2023/11/hadestown-ali-difranco-broadway-debut-anais-mitchell-interview.html