The Ballard High School Playmakers are pleased to present their spring musical, Hadestown: Teen Edition, March 27, 28, 29 at 7:30, April 4th and 5th at 7:30 and April 6th at 2:00, with music, lyrics and book by Anais Mitchell. First performed on Broadway in 2019, Hadestown has won 8 Tony awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students and staff. Tickets may be ordered at: https://cur8.com/projects/401

Hadestown: Teen Edition is a poignant retelling of the love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, the classic tale from Greek mythology. In this tale, Orpheus fights for his love, armed only with his unwavering hope and the power of his music. Down below in Hadestown, another mythic couple struggles with the forces of love and hate, heat and cold, life and death.

Told with gorgeous music and powerful choreography by the talented , Hadestown is a story about holding hope and love in hard times and the beauty of art and togetherness. This story invites us to dream of how the world could be. Featuring extraordinary musical performances from the students at Ballard High School, this show is truly not one to be missed.

The Ballard High School’s production of Hadestown: Teen Edition is directed by BHS director of drama, Miller Shor, with vocal direction by the BHS choir director, Courtney Rowley, choreography by Natalya Czosnyka, and music direction by the BHS orchestra director, Daniel Valdez.