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Lola Tung, known for her role in The Summer I Turned Pretty, will join the Broadway production of Hadestown as Eurydice from Feb. 9 for a limited run. This marks her Broadway debut, and she expresses excitement about taking on the role and the opportunity to explore different mediums as an actor. Tung will replace Solea Pfeiffer and star alongside Jordan Fisher as Orpheus, with Ani DiFranco joining the cast as Persephone.
Melanie La Barrie, an original star of the Broadway hit "& Juliet," has concluded her performance as Angélique and is set to return to London for her new role as Hermes in the West End premiere of "Hadestown." La Barrie, who brought depth and emotion to her character, reflects on her journey with "& Juliet," her partnership with Paulo Szot, and the impact the role has had on her career. As she prepares for her next theatrical venture, she carries with her the experiences and love for Broadway that have become a part of her.
The Tony-winning musical "Hadestown" has made history by donating posters, recordings, and handwritten lyrics to the Library of Congress while still in its original Broadway run. This is the first time a musical has donated so many developmental documents and artifacts to the institution. The inclusion of "Hadestown" in the library's music division collection highlights its literary ambitions and its important place in musical theater history. The library aims to document, preserve, and make accessible the evolution of the genre for future generations. The cast of "Hadestown" celebrated the occasion by performing at the library for an audience of 500 students.
Jordan Fisher will be taking over the role of Orpheus in the Broadway musical Hadestown, following Reeve Carney's departure. Fisher expressed gratitude for the opportunity and praised Carney's performance in the role. Fisher, known for his previous Broadway role in Sweeney Todd, is excited to join the cast and bring new life to the character of Orpheus.