Broadway Sensation Comes to Life in Oneonta Orpheus Theatre Presents Hadestown Teen Edition

A Rare and Riveting Opportunity to Experience the Myth of Orpheus—Told by Orpheus Theatre

ONEONTA, NY – This June, something extraordinary is happening in Oneonta: Hadestown: Teen Edition is coming to the Foothills stage, and Orpheus Theatre is the one bringing it to life. In a thrilling twist of theatrical fate, the community’s beloved theatre company—named for the very hero at the heart of the tale—will tell the epic story of Orpheus and Eurydice as it's never been told before.

Hadestown, the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon still playing to packed houses in New York City, reimagines Greek mythology through a wildly original score by Anaïs Mitchell, blending American folk, New Orleans jazz, and a hauntingly poetic narrative. Now, local audiences can experience the magic up close with a powerful teen cast and crew and live band in Hadestown: Teen Edition—a specially adapted version of the show that retains all the heart, grit, and soul of the original.

Presented by Orpheus Theatre’s acclaimed Starstruck Players, this production features a remarkable ensemble of teen performers and behind-the-scenes students from across the region. Under the direction of Jill Lehmann, choreography by Angela Miller, music direction by Dan Chien, technical direction by Fred Ploutz, and stage direction by Morgan Dutcher, this will be more than just a performance—it will be a full-scale theatrical event.

Set in a mythic world of shadows and steel, of love and rebellion, of gods and dreamers, Hadestown: Teen Edition tells the story of a young musician who journeys to the depths of the underworld to rescue his beloved. But even music as powerful as Orpheus’ has its limits… or does it?

“This production is deeply special to us,” says director Jill Lehmann. “This is a story about the power of hope, love, and perseverance in the face of darkness, told through music that moves the soul. To have our young performers bring this to life while the original Hadestown continues its run on Broadway is nothing short of magical. For Orpheus Theatre to tell the myth of Orpheus—it’s poetic, empowering, and profoundly special.”

Performances are Friday, June 6 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 PM, & Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 PM at the Bettiol Theatre Mainstage, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Market Street, Oneonta. Tickets are on sale now at www.OrpheusTheatre.org. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

Don't miss your chance to step into the underworld and witness a once-in-a-lifetime performance from the next generation of theatrical talent. This is Hadestown—and this is how the world could be.

Hadestown: Teen Edition by Anaïs Mitchell is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com.