Hadestown: The Musical to Stream on PVOD After Record-Breaking Box Office Run
The live recording of the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown is set to be available on premium video on demand (PVOD) starting Tuesday, August 25, following a remarkable theatrical run. This film, captured during three live shows at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End in late February and early March 2025, has earned $20.7 million in the U.S., making it the highest-grossing filmed theater production ever, beating Hamilton's $16.9 million. Featuring the original Broadway cast, including Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, and directed by Brett Sullivan, it debuted in limited theaters on July 24, bringing in $10.2 million from 1,949 locations. With a 97% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, it will be available for $24.99 rental, with a 48-hour viewing window. International release details are still to come.
Key facts
- Hadestown: The Musical will debut on PVOD on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
- Recorded at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End in late Feb and early March 2025.
- Earned $20.7 million domestically, highest-grossing filmed theater capture in history.
- Previous record held by Hamilton with $16.9 million domestic gross.
- Premiered in limited release on July 24, earning $10.2 million from 1,949 theaters.
- Won eight Tonys at the 73rd Tony Awards in 2019, including Best Musical.
- Directed on stage by Rachel Chavkin, written by Anaïs Mitchell, film directed by Brett Sullivan.
- PVOD purchase price $24.99; rental expected $19.99 for 48 hours.
- Available on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV.
- Rotten Tomatoes scores: 97% critics, 98% audience.
Entities
Artists
- Reeve Carney
- Eva Noblezada
- Patrick Page
- Amber Gray
- André De Shields
- Rachel Chavkin
- Anaïs Mitchell
- Brett Sullivan
Institutions
- Broadway
- Lyric Theatre
- West End
- Tony Awards
- Crosswalk
- Bleecker Street
- LD Entertainment
- Prime Video
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- YouTube Movies & TV
- IndieWire
- Rotten Tomatoes
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- North America