Episode 5: Hadestown

Broadway Overanalyzed by Samuel Riddle and Lydia Riddle

Episode notes

In episode 5, we tackle our most recent show, Anaϊs Mitchell's Hadestown. Join us as we discuss folk music, New Orleans jazz, sung-through musicals, and more.

Instrumental tracks are provided by EJM Instrumentals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUymQJBCznj1RhrJ2ln0Lw

Have any comments, questions, or suggestions? Send us an email at bwayoveranalyzed@gmail.com.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:03:59 - Sam and Lyd discuss their experience with Hadestown

0:07:40 - A 45 second summary of the show

0:09:30 - Anaϊs Mitchel and Hadestown's trip to Broadway

0:15:33 - The musical styles of Hadestown

0:17:20 - Folk music

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