Broadway’s “Hadestown” is getting ready to add two performers to its cast.
Starting February 18, Daniel Breaker and Merle Dandridge are set to take the stage at the Walter Kerr Theatre, taking on the roles of Hermes and Persephone. The casting change will follow the departure of Lillias White and Allison Russell, who will perform their final shows on February 16.
Breaker has appeared in several Broadway productions, including roles in “Passing Strange,” for which he earned a Tony nomination, “Shrek the Musical,” “The Book of Mormon,” and “Hamilton.” His most recent Broadway appearance was in “Once Upon a Mattress.” Meanwhile, Dandridge’s Broadway credentials include performances in “Aida,” “Rent,” “Spamalot,” and “Tarzan.”
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Scheduled to leave the production on January 12, the current principal cast of “Hadestown” includes Jordan Fisher as Orpheus, Phillip Boykin as Hades, and Maia Reficco as Eurydice. Following their departure, Carlos Valdes, Tom Hewitt, and Hailey Kilgore will step into the roles of Orpheus, Hades, and Eurydice, starting January 14.
The production features a Tony-winning score and a Tony-nominated book by Anaïs Mitchell. “Hadestown” first opened on April 17, 2019, and received 14 Tony nominations, winning eight, including Best Musical.
Theatergoers can visit the official “Hadestown” website for additional casting details and ticketing information.
