Hadestown
Hadestown is an acclaimed musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. The production reimagines the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and of Hades and Persephone as a haunting, hopeful love story about whether devotion can overcome fate. Its journey moves between the world above and the underworld, exploring the tensions between industry and nature, doubt and faith, fear and love.
The show features a dynamic ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, with Mitchell’s music and Chavkin’s theatrical vision at its center. Hadestown won eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
When: Tuesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Showtimes: The page lists Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and additional performances during the run. Access performances include Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Tickets: Price not available.
Group tickets: Groups of 10 or more may receive group rates. Group bookings can be made through the venue’s group-sales partner, and group reservations can be held with payment made later without additional fees.
Age guidance: Every audience member, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Venue: Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
Doors: The doors are expected to open approximately one hour before the performance.
Access performances: Captioned performances are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Thursday, November 12 evening performance is also audio described, while the Friday, November 13 evening performance is signed.
Accessibility: The venue provides step-free access, wheelchair access, and accessible toilets. Detailed seating and service information is available through the theater’s accessibility resources. The Emerson Colonial Theatre also provides sensory bags through its KultureCity partnership. Bags include a visual feeling thermometer, fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones, and a KCVIP badge; they may be borrowed at no cost by leaving identification with the House Manager.
Getting there: The theater is within walking distance of the Boylston and Arlington Green Line stations, Chinatown Station on the Orange Line, and Park Street Station on the Red and Green lines.
Parking: The 200 Stuart Street Garage offers a special rate of $25 for entry between midnight and 4:00 p.m. or $15 for entry between 4:00 p.m. and midnight, with advance online booking required. Boston Common Garage charges $14 per hour Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or a $14 flat rate during weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays. The 47 Boylston Street Garage offers an $18 promotional rate when using the code ParkColonial with prepayment. A map of accessible on-street parking is available through SpotHero.
Arrival and security: Guests should arrive at least 45 minutes before the performance for bag inspection and security screening. All guests are screened before entry.
Bag policy: Bags larger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches must be checked, and all bags may be searched.
Prohibited items: Outside food and beverages, large professional cameras or video equipment, flashlights, laser pointers, illegal substances, noise-making devices, fireworks, weapons, firearms, ammunition, knives, swords, scissors, pepper spray, and other dangerous items are not permitted. The venue can discuss accommodations when food is medically necessary.
Late seating: Late arrivals may be seated at management’s discretion during an appropriate break, although some performances may not allow late seating.
Tickets and box office: Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the box office on performance days. All-in pricing, including fees, applies at each point of sale. E-tickets are generally emailed shortly after purchase, though delivery may take up to 48 hours; some tickets are issued as late as 48 hours before the performance. Will Call tickets can be collected from the box office.
Ticket policies: Ticket sales are final, but refunds are available if a performance is canceled. Exchanges to another performance of the same production may be possible within the current run, subject to availability and a per-ticket exchange fee. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, and any difference in ticket price must be paid.
Venue amenities: The theater has on-site bars, signature snacks, and in-seat delivery. There is no official dress code, and guests may leave and re-enter only at the discretion of the production, potentially subject to holding periods. Photography and video recording are prohibited unless specifically authorized.