Hadestown Stage Film Surpasses Hamilton for Highest-Grossing Live Capture

Key Points:

• Hadestown: The Musical stage film grossed $10.2 million during its opening weekend, surpassing Hamilton's previous record of $10.1 million for the highest-grossing live stage capture film in box-office history.
• The film, released in North American theaters on July 24, was filmed over three performances at London's Lyric Theatre and features original Broadway cast members including Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page.
• Due to strong demand and positive word of mouth, additional screenings have been added, with producers expecting the film to remain in theaters indefinitely.
• Hadestown, written by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, is a Tony Award-winning musical blending folk and jazz influences, retelling the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice alongside Hades and Persephone.
• The stage production has enjoyed international acclaim, running seven years on Broadway, three years in the West End, and completing a successful North American tour in 2024, with plans for more Broadway live capture films by Crosswalk and LD Entertainment.