ORONO — Orono High School (RSU 26) is excited to announce its upcoming fall musical “Hadestown: Teen Edition”. Audiences are invited to join this captivating re-interpretation of the beloved musical on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.
Set in a mythic underworld, Hadestown weaves together the stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone through powerful music, intimate storytelling, and modern sensibilities.
Featuring a talented student cast and professional pit orchestra, this stunning show has been months in the making and highlights the extraordinary skill, dedication, and artistry of our young performers. “Hadestown: Teen Edition” brings the Tony Award-winning musical to life with a fresh, youthful energy while honoring Anaïs Mitchell’s unforgettable score and the show’s powerful themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit. This adaptation invites audiences into a magical, mythic world where music leads the way and love dares to defy the darkness.
Performance schedule
Thursday, Nov. 21 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 3 p.m.
Tickets for the show can be purchased online via MSB or in person. See MSBTickets.com for details – Orono High School.
Location/venue
Orono Performing Arts Center
Orono High School
14 Goodridge Drive, Orono, ME 04473
Production team
Director: Julie Arnold Lisnet
Music Director: Molly J. Webster
Choreographer: Bella Moore
Pit Director: Phil Burns
Sound Design: Aaron Mahoney
Set Design: Zachariah Dewey
