HADESTOWN Filmed West End Capture, Starring Original Broadway Leads, is Coming to Cinemas
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Key Points:
- The live West End recording of Hadestown, featuring the original Broadway principal cast, will be released theatrically in North America on July 24, 2026, with a UK release date to be announced.
- The film, titled Hadestown: The Musical, was directed by Brett Sullivan and captured in London, showcasing the work of writer Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin.
- Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk and LD Entertainment acquired distribution rights for North America and English-speaking territories, planning this release as the first in a series of Broadway live captures.
- Hadestown is currently in its seventh year on Broadway and third year in the West End, with successful tours and international productions, solidifying its global acclaim.
- The musical blends modern American folk and New Orleans jazz to retell an ancient tale, evolving from Anaïs Mitchell’s indie theater project into a celebrated stage production.
