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Hadestown the Musical (the movie) was a hit. Other Broadway shows are taking notes

NPR | By Danny Hensel
Published August 9, 2026 at 8:12 AM EDT

Hadestown the Musical has been a sleeper hit this summer at the movie theatres. It's a recorded version of the live performance, and the surprise success might mean more pro-shots of Broadway plays and musicals are coming.

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