HADESTOWN At Louisa Performing Art Center At The Colorado Springs School (Photo) -04/22/25
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April 22, 2025
HADESTOWN:
Teen Edition
A Fresh Take on the Tony Award-Winning Musical
THE SPRING THEATER PRODUCTION AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL
Colorado Springs (April 2025) — This spring, The Colorado Springs School Upper School theater department brings the mythological underworld to Colorado Springs with their production of "Hadestown: Teen Edition." The show runs April 25-27, 2025 at The Louisa Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.
Based on the Tony Award-winning musical by Anaïs Mitchell, "Hadestown: Teen Edition" interweaves two mythic tales — young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and his wife Persephone — into a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience with the powerful message of the original while making it accessible to student actors.
"Our students have embraced the complexity and relevance of this contemporary retelling of ancient Greek mythology," says Jonathan Andujar, the show's director and Middle & Upper School Theatre teacher. "Through Mitchell's extraordinary music and lyrics, they're exploring timeless themes of love, trust, and attempting to defy one's fate.”
The production features a cast and crew of Upper School students (Grades 9-12), who have been rehearsing since January. The show's distinctive folk-opera score blends modern American folk music with New Orleans jazz, creating a unique musical landscape that challenges and showcases our young performers' talents.
Performance Details:
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Dates: April 25, 26, 27
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Times: April 25, 7 pm, Apr 26, 7 pm, April 27, 11 am
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Location: Louisa Performing Arts Center (on the campus of The Colorado Springs School) 21 Broadmoor Avenue 80906
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Ticket Prices: FREE (open to public)
The Colorado Springs School's theater program has a long-standing tradition of producing challenging, thought-provoking works that push the boundaries of student theater while fostering artistic growth and collaboration.
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About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)
The Colorado Springs School is an independent day school serving students from PreKindergarten through grade 12. Through experiential education and superior academics and mentoring, CSS prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world through belonging, leadership, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. Learn more at css.org. The school is located on a historic property of 28 acres at 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.