Betty Who and Phillip Boykin Will Join HADESTOWN Cast
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Hadestown is getting a new Persephone and Hades very soon! International pop music sensation Betty Who and Tony and Grammy Award nominee Phillip Boykin will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown as Persephone and Hades, respectively, beginning on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Best known for her chart-topping singles such as “I Love You Always Forever” and “Somebody Loves You,” Hadestown will mark Betty Who’s stage debut.
Who commented, “The opportunity to play Persephone in this incredible show is a dream come true. Musical theatre was one of my first loves - one of the main reasons I wanted to sing in the first place. So, to have arrived at this place in my life, making my Broadway debut (!!!!!!!!!!!), I am just completely overwhelmed and excited.”
Boykin commented, “I’m extremely excited to join this amazingly gifted cast, superb creative team, and fantastic crew and staff. I am beyond honored to step into a role created by the phenomenal Patrick Page. This really is a dream come true! When I was much younger, I played the role of Orpheus in a musical called Famous Orpheus. I never thought that I’d have the privilege of telling this story in a bright, new, fantastic, and historical way. After seeing the first scene, I was hooked. I fell in love with this masterpiece and am now I’m a huge fan of Hadestown. I can’t wait to join the show and tell this wonderful story.”
Hadestown currently stars Grammy Award winner Reeve Carney as Orpheus and Tony Award winner Lillias White as Hermes. They are joined by Amelia Cormack, Lindsey Hailes, and Brit West as The Fates. The Workers chorus is played by Emily Afton, Malcolm Armwood, Alex Lugo, Sayo Oni, Alex Puette, and Grace Yoo. The cast also includes swings Brandon Cameron, Max Kumangai, Yael “YaYa” Reich, Eddie Noel Rodríguez, and Allysa Shorte. Jewelle Blackman as Persephone and Tom Hewitt as Hades will have their final performance on Sunday, September 3.
As previously announced, two-time Tony Award nominee and original Broadway cast member Eva Noblezada will play her final performance as Eurydice on Sunday, August 13. Future casting for Eurydice will be announced soon.
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