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{{Infobox film|name=<i>Hadestown</i>|written=[[Anaïs Mitchell]]|language=[[English language|English]]|image=File:Hadestown musical poster.png|caption=Promotional poster for <i>Hadestown</i>}} | {{Infobox film|name=<i>Hadestown</i>|written=[[Anaïs Mitchell]]|language=[[English language|English]]|image=File:Hadestown musical poster.png|caption=Promotional poster for <i>Hadestown</i>}} | ||
'''''Hadestown''''' is a [[musical]] that functions as an [[Anti-capitalism|anti-capitalist]] work of art. It is based off of the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] [[Greek mythology|myths]] regarding [[Orpheus]] and [[Eurydice]]. The musical shows Orpheus starting out as an [[Idealism|idealist]] who couldn't see how the world was but later coming to terms with the oppression of the [[proletariat]] and coming to lead a [[revolution]].<ref> | '''''Hadestown''''' is a [[musical]] that functions as an [[Anti-capitalism|anti-capitalist]] work of art. It is based off of the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] [[Greek mythology|myths]] regarding [[Orpheus]] and [[Eurydice]]. The musical shows Orpheus starting out as an [[Idealism|idealist]] who couldn't see how the world was but later coming to terms with the oppression of the [[proletariat]] and coming to lead a [[revolution]].<ref name=":0">{{Video citation|channel=Schaffrillas Productions|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGF76aNf_o8|title=Why Hadestown is the Most Brilliant Musical Ever|date=2020-09-18}}</ref> | ||
== Proletarian elements == | |||
=== Setting depiction === | |||
''Hadestown'' takes a 1930s setting based around the [[Great Depression]] in the [[United States of America]] and it features a [[proletarian]] revolution.<ref name=":0" /> The ensemble has also been described as a "workers chorus".<ref>{{Video citation|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXLEUbqVzNI&list=PLu2XXuOHmNBE1xnKlKXSjzl4tfnys6q8P&index=12|channel=Lumina Pontmercy|title=Hadestown Original Broadway Cast - Chant I - Lyrics|date=2019-07-12}}</ref> | |||
=== Character depiction === | |||
In ''Hadestown'', [[Hades]] is representative of a corrupt and repressive member of the [[bourgeoisie]].<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:29, 9 October 2024
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 Promotional poster for Hadestown | |
| Written by | Anaïs Mitchell |
| Language | English |
Hadestown is a musical that functions as an anti-capitalist work of art. It is based off of the ancient Greek myths regarding Orpheus and Eurydice. The musical shows Orpheus starting out as an idealist who couldn't see how the world was but later coming to terms with the oppression of the proletariat and coming to lead a revolution.[1]
Proletarian elements[edit | edit source]
Setting depiction[edit | edit source]
Hadestown takes a 1930s setting based around the Great Depression in the United States of America and it features a proletarian revolution.[1] The ensemble has also been described as a "workers chorus".[2]
Character depiction[edit | edit source]
In Hadestown, Hades is representative of a corrupt and repressive member of the bourgeoisie.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Schaffrillas Productions (2020-09-18). "Why Hadestown is the Most Brilliant Musical Ever". YouTube.
- ↑ Lumina Pontmercy (2019-07-12). "Hadestown Original Broadway Cast - Chant I - Lyrics". YouTube.