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Date of Death: October 09, 1996 (83)

Birth Place: Evanston, IL, USA

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Video: Amber Gray Gives Advice to West End HADESTOWN's 'Persephone'
by Michael Major - Jul 2, 2025

Amber Gray is sitting down with the West End Hadestown's Persephone, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt! In an Actors on Actors-style video, the pair discussed how Hadestown resonates with people and how their version of the character evolves over time.

HADESTOWN is Coming to Eccles Theater in March 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Salt Lake City in 2026.

Select Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Honor of William Finn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

The Broadway In Memoriam Committee has announced that a select group of theatres will dim their marquee lights on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 PM in a special individual tribute to William Finn, the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Video: HADESTOWN Debuts A New 'Railroad Line' Ad on the Subway
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2025

Hadestown has unveiled a new video filmed on the Subway in New York City. It includes cast members Ali Louis Bourzgui, Myra Molloy, Lana Gordon, Daniel Breaker, Tom Hewitt, Marla Louissant, Jessie Shelton, and Kay Trinidad.

Video: Ali Louis Bourzgui Sings 'Epic III' in HADESTOWN
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2025

Hadetown recently welcomed new stars! Check out a first look at Ali Louis Bourzgui as he sings Orpheus’s “Epic III” in this video and watch his costar, Myra Molloy sing 'Flowers'.

Video: Myra Molloy Sings 'Flowers' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at Myra Molloy singing 'Flowers' in Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Bobby Cannavale, James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Will Lead ART on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris  will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details here!

15 Best Spots For Drinks in the Theatre District: Where to Get a Drink Near Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2025

Looking for a pre-show cocktail or a nightcap after the theatre? Here are the best 15 spots for drinks in the theatre district.

HADESTOWN's Mythical Roots: What You Need to Know Before the Curtain Rises
by Sidney Paterra - May 17, 2025

Before you step into the world of Hadestown, it helps to know that this Tony-winning musical isn’t just a love story—it’s a retelling of ancient Greek myths, reimagined with a soulful, folk-jazz twist. Understanding the core myths behind the show will deepen your experience, making each lyric, character, and plot twist resonate more powerfully. Here's what you should know before the curtain rises. 

Video: Make-a-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Last week, Make-A-Wish recipient, Crowe Zilvitis, made their Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in a special walk on role. Get a behind the scenes look in this video!

Lana Gordon to Reprise Her Role as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Lana Gordon will rejoin the cast of Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Persephone’ starting in June. Learn more about Hadestown and see how to purchase tickets here!

Tony Award-Winning HADESTOWN Is Now Playing At CIBC Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced that HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre.

Hailey Kilgore Shares Health Update Following Departure from Hadestown
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2025

Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore has shared a health update after her early exit from Broadway’s Hadestown, revealing she was hospitalized and is now focused on recovery.

Phillip Boykin and KC Dela Cruz to Join HADESTOWN Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Phillip Boykin will rejoin the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical as ‘Hades’ and current ensemble member KC Dela Cruz will take over the role of ‘Eurydice,’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!

Actor’s Express to Present DOUBT, A PARABLE in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

Actor’s Express will continue its 37th season with John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer and Tony-winning Doubt, A Parable, directed by Freddie Ashley. The production will have its previews on May 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 PM and opens May 24th at 8:00 PM.

The Gamm Theatre Stages Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will present a special staging of Tony Kushner's two-part epic, Angels in America, directed by Brian McEleney. The pair of productions gets underway with Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches opening on May 29.

25 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 13, 2025

Who knows better about where to eat in the theatre district than the people who hang out the most in the theatre district? We've asked the experts- BroadwayWorld readers/avid theatregoers to weigh in on which restaurants are their favorites to grab a bite before or after a Broadway show. The results are in...

Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy to Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!

HADESTOWN is Coming to Wilmington's Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Hadestown will come to Wilmington, DE in May. Hadestown is the most honored show of the 2018-2019 Broadway season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: HADESTOWN Celebrates Six Years on Broadway
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025

Hadestown is celebrating the anniversary of their first bows, which was on March 22 of this year. Check here for the video.

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