What a fun day in San Francisco. This is my fourth time seeing it. I was fortunate enough to see the original cast in NYC, then again a NYC production with a different Persephone and Orpheus, and then again this touring production spicing up a business trip to Washington last fall.
During the drive up, my daughter and so catch up on the story line. I mentally prepare her that Hermes, cast so uniquely in the OC in NYC, will essentially be like a young Justin Timberlake. A wise decision to go far from the original casting, as imitation would be incredibly hard.
„It’s a sad tale“ sings Hermes in the introduction. It’s all clear throughout the story set to a great, jazzy score. Still, at the end, the young ladies in the row behind us are in tears. I guess the musical accomplished it’s mission!
It’s a sad song, It’s a sad tale, it’s a tragedy
It’s a sad song, But we sing it anyway
Hermes in Hadestown, Road to Hell
We never give up hope for a different ending. I do the same with Tosca, Don Giovanni and pretty much every tragic ending. I am with Hermes:
Cause, here’s the thing: To know how it ends
And still begin to sing it again,j As if it might turn out this time
I learned that from a friend of mine
Hermes in Hadestown, Road to Hell II
My daughter and I agree that we really loved this version of Hermes, too. Really well done. 4th time in, I really immersed myself into the story. Wonderful,
Funniest moment of the day was post show. We over-heard a group next to us saying “it was all her fault, she was right there, should have taken another step.” Lol. That’s not how it works, lady.
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