Ancient Greek dramas have seen a revival in modern musical theatre, with productions like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown gaining popularity. Cedric Neal, who plays Hermes in Hadestown, notes the original Greek performances incorporated music and dance, making the transition to contemporary musical forms fitting. Hadestown intertwines two myths—Persephone's abduction and Orpheus's journey to save Eurydice—enhanced by various musical styles. Neal highlights how these mythic narratives resonate emotionally, emphasizing the complexities of love, urging the idea that ultimately, love triumphs over all challenges.
Greek tragedies, in their original incarnations, were traditionally performed with dance and music, so it is fitting for them to take the guise of full-blown modern musical theatre.
Music is the purest form of telling a story, as it touches heart and soul: That's what's so effective, and affecting, about it.
These myths, set to music, reflect our lives back at us with an added emotional catch.
The story we are telling reminds us that love will conquer all.
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