<body><div>Hadestown<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1NlJIZ_0vkbJ8CX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1NlJIZ_0vkbJ8CX00" width="970" height="546" ><figcaption>Lillias White as Missus Hermes in Hadestown Matthew Murphy</figcaption></figure>Tony winner Lillias White (The Life, Barnum, How to Succeed…) will reprise her role as Hermes in the Tony-winning Best Musical Hadestown next month at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.White, who first stepped into the role created by André De Shields in September 2022, will return to the international hit musical beginning October 22. She will succeed Tony winner Stephanie Mills, who will play her final performance October 20."I am elated and thrilled to rejoin this illustrious cast, crew... and what a band! I am looking forward to seeing all the repeat visitors coming to the Walter Kerr Theatre," stated White.Hadestown currently stars Jordan Fisher as Orpheus, Mills as Hermes, Phillip Boykin as Hades, Maia Reficco as Eurydice, and Yola as Persephone. They are joined by Belen Moyano, Jessie Shelton, and Brit West as the Fates. The chorus of Workers is played by Emily Afton, Malcolm Armwood, Timothy H. Lee, Eddie Noel Rodriguez, and Grace Yoo. The cast includes swings Sojourner Brown, Brandon Cameron, KC Dela Cruz, Tara Jackson, Max Kumangai, and Tanner Ray Wilson. As previously announced, Lana Gordon will return to the production as Persephone beginning October 22. Grammy winner Allison Russell will take over the role beginning November 12. Singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s folk- and jazz-infused musical layers the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with that of Hades and Persephone, intertwining the actions—and consequences—of gods and mortals. Hadestown originally began as a theatrical concert performed by Mitchell.The creative team features Tony-winning set designer Rachel Hauck, Tony-nominated costume designer Michael Krass, Tony-winning lighting designer Bradley King, Tony-winning sound designers Nevin Steinberg and Jessica Paz, choreographer David Neumann, and dramaturg Ken Cerniglia. Musical supervision and vocal arrangements are by Liam Robinson, with arrangements and orchestrations by Tony winners Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose.The show, featuring a book and score by Mitchell, won eight 2019 Tony Awards: Best Director of a Musical (Rachel Chavkin), Best Featured Actor in a Musical (André De Shields), Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Bradley King), Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Rachel Hauck), Best Sound Design of a Musical (Jessica Paz and Nevin Steinberg), Best Orchestrations (Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose), Best Original Score (Mitchell), and Best Musical.Photo Exclusive: See Lillias White Step Into the Role of Missus Hermes in HadestownToday’s Most Popular News:<ul><li>How Dramaturgs Resurrected Lynn Riggs’ Sump'n Like Wings, the Forgotten Sister to Oklahoma!</li><li>By Margaret Hall | September 26, 2024 </li><li>After almost 100 years, the play is finally premiering in New York, at Off-Broadway's Mint Theater.</li><li>Photos: Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho Are the New Stars of Broadway's Cabaret</li><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 26, 2024 </li><li>The immersive revival of the Kander and Ebb musical continues its run at the Kit Kat Club in the August Wilson Theatre.</li><li>By Margaret Hall | September 26, 2024 </li><li>Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright Jez Butterworth.</li><li>By Andrew Gans | September 26, 2024 </li><li>Joe DiPietro and Brad Oscar will direct the benefit performance at Broadway's St. James Theatre.</li><li>Photos: Take a Trip to Grover's Corners With Broadway's Starry New Our Town Revival </li><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 26, 2024 </li><li>Kenny Leon is directing the Thornton Wilder classic, with Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, Ephraim Sykes, and more leading the cast.</li><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 26, 2024 </li><li>The film depicts the legendary operatic soprano's final days.</li><li>Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle, Stephanie Styles Will Star in Encores! Urinetown</li><li>By Andrew Gans | September 26, 2024 </li><li>Casting has also been revealed for the City Center Encores! staging of Love Life directed by Victoria Clark.</li><li>By Margaret Hall | September 26, 2024 </li><li>This year's benefit will honor Mary Testa with the 2024 William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre.</li><li>By Andrew Gans | September 26, 2024 </li></ul><ul><li>The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.</li></ul></div></body>

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Tony winner Lillias White (The Life, Barnum, How to Succeed…) will reprise her role as Hermes in the Tony-winning Best Musical Hadestown next month at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. White, who first stepped into the role created by André De Shields in September 2022, will return to the international...

Lillias White Sets Return to Broadway's

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