There is no way to describe the life-changing feeling of seeing a musical on stage. Not everyone can access that experience. Pro-shot is the closest one can get to that same magic and for a fraction of the price of being in-person — The Met has done it for several years and Fathom Events continues to show West End productions. But everything changed when Hamilton (2020) got a pro-shot done and released by Disney, prompting the question of when other hugely popular shows and ones with rabid fanbases would get the same treatment. While a Six The Musical pro-shot is coming soon, Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony-winning Hadestown: The Musical had its world premiere in the Spotlight+ section of Tribeca Film Festival 2026. The core main cast members reunite on the West End in London in a presentation that only further enhances how amazing this musical truly is. Having the immense pleasure of seeing this a tour production on stage and then being able to see the pro-shot, I can attest that this pro-shot beautifully captured the production and is nothing shy of remarkable. When the opportunity arises, take the chance to see Hadestown on the silver screen.

A scene from HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL. Photo courtesy of Crosswalk and LD Entertainment.

Hadestown is based in Greek mythology, focusing on the timeless story of love between Orpheus (Reeve Carney) and Eurydice (Eva Noblezada) as well as on Hades (Patrick Page) and his partner Persephone (Amber Gray). Introduced to each other by the charismatic god Hermes (Andre De Shields), Orpheus and Eurydice develop an undying love that transcends time and space. While Orpheus is focused on becoming a musician, the surface world is slightly bleak. Eurydice, who is struggling to get by, gets lured into the underground by Hades promising her safety and food. Orpheus is determined to retrieve Eurydice and bring her back to the surface, but the task is a daunting one and only a love as strong as theirs could truly push someone to these dangerous lengths for a rescue.

Hadestown is simultaneously a heart-wrenching and heart-warming magical story that is perfectly brought to life by the magnificent cast. Carney (House of Gucci) and Noblezada (Yellow Rose) have undeniable chemistry as the two leads, especially as they’ve also started dating and have been together since rehearsals. André de Shields (tick, tick… BOOM!) is a powerful voice that helps convey the story to the audience, which is a perfect counter balance to Patrick Page’s (Spirited) deep, dark, brooding voice which will simply send a shiver down your spine with his performance of Hades. Lastly, Amber Gray (Master) being the juxtaposition of Page’s Hades with her majestic voice carrying throughout, packs the hearts of the audience full of musical whimsy and delight, truly furthering the sheer excellence of Hadestown as a story and production.

A scene from HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL. Photo courtesy of Tribeca Film Festival.

For the production on the West End, Mitchell gets all the credit for writing the music and crafting the show while Rachel Chavkin (Remind Me) is responsible for all the stage direction which led to Hadestown: The Musical winning the Tony for Best Direction of a Musical, and rightfully so. The pro-shot is directed by Brett Sullivan (Newsies; Frozen; Michael Bublé: Tour Stop 148; Miss Saigon: 25^th Anniversary) and he manages to capture moment that would go unseen unless you saw the show on stage a thousand times. This may be the best way to experience the show whether it’s your first or 13th time. There is such more to appreciate being able to see the show this way — seeing the emotion riddling Patrick Page’s face in the second act, Reed Carney’s undying passion, and Eva Noblezada’s bleeding heart within her performance, as well as being able to catch small details, like a wink between characters, a moment that would never be seen otherwise. Sullivan’s direction to capture this magical once-in-a-lifetime show makes it possible for Hadestown to not be missed.

Screening during Tribeca Film Festival 2026.
In select theaters beginning July 24^th, 2026 – for five nights only.

For more information, head to the official Hadestown: The Musical Tribeca Film Festival webpage or Bleeker Street webpage.

Final Score: 5 out of 5.

Categories: Films To Watch, In Theaters, Recommendation, Reviews

Tags: Allie Daniel, Amber Gray, Anaïs Mitchell, André de Shields, Bella Brown, Bleecker Street, Brett Sullivan, Crosswalk, Eva Noblezada, film festival, Hadestown: The Musical, LD Entertainment, Madeline Charlemagne, Music, National Theatre, Patrick Page, Rachel Chavkin, Reeve Carney, Steam Motion & Sound, Tribeca Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival 2026