Orpheus was a world-class poet and bard. He was on the top of the world and engaged to a beautiful nymph named Eurydice.

“Orpheus is allowed to go into the Underworld to bring the love of his life back, but it’s only because he can charm the gods ...

It’s one of the most oft retold stories of Greek mythology. The beautiful Eurydice, beloved of the musician Orpheus, dies and is confined to Hades. Orpheus uses his musical magic to secure her release ...

Part 1 The story begins with Hermes enjoying Orpheus's wonderful playing on the lyre. Suddenly Orpheus spots someone in the branches of the tree above him - it is Eurydice, the nymph (or spirit ...

As a lover of Greek mythology all my life, I knew how the story of “Hadestown” would likely end. Despite never seeing the musical before, I was familiar with the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice — on ...

“Hadestown” is a folk opera inspired by American folk music and New Orleans jazz that tells two love stories reimaging the Greek mythology of Orpheus and Eurydice. The narrative also dives more into ...