This full-length Teen Edition of Anaïs Mitchell’s haunting, jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice.

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

Those at CYT were devastated to hear what happened in the french quarter in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. The loss of innocent lives and the grief of their loved ones is unimaginable. The music and setting of Hadestown is hugely inspired by the vibrant and beautiful city of New Orleans.The people of Louisiana have been through many different tragedies, and our community is known for coming together to help each other through times of need. CYT will be donating a portion of the tickets sales from our winter production of Hadestown to the victims of this attack and their families.