Smithsonian Acquires Hadestown Costumes Worn by Ani DiFranco and Patrick Page
During a ceremony in New York City following a matinee performance, the National Museum of American History, which is part of the Smithsonian, received costumes from the acclaimed musical Hadestown, a winner of both Tony and Grammy Awards. The donation features the green dress, boots, choker, and floral headpiece donned by Ani DiFranco in her role as Persephone, alongside the jacket, trousers, vest, shirt, tie, and snakeskin boots worn by Patrick Page as Hades. Hadestown weaves together the romantic tales of Orpheus and Eurydice, as well as Hades and Persephone, bridging ancient mythology with contemporary issues. This acquisition underscores the museum's commitment to preserving popular culture artifacts for future generations.
Key facts
- The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History acquired costumes from the Broadway musical Hadestown.
- The donation ceremony took place in New York City after a matinee performance.
- The costumes include Ani DiFranco's Persephone outfit: green dress, boots, choker, and flower headpiece.
- The costumes also include Patrick Page's Hades outfit: jacket, trousers, vest, shirt, tie, and snakeskin boots.
- Hadestown is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical.
- The musical intertwines two Greek myths: Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone.
- The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
- The ceremony followed a matinee performance of the musical.
Entities
Artists
- Ani DiFranco
- Patrick Page
Institutions
- National Museum of American History
- Smithsonian Institution
- Hadestown
Locations
- New York City
- United States