Although Hadestown is an adaptation of a well-known story, it’s been praised as innovative, unique, and one-of-a-kind. What makes this musical special for you?
It’s special in so many ways: the characters, the music, the set design. There’s just nothing like it that I’ve ever seen or been a part of. I actually saw Hadestown back in 2020 with my dad, and we were both crying by the end of the show. My dad plays guitar and is really into music, as am I, so sharing that moment with him is such a fond memory to look back on. And it definitely makes playing Eurydice even more personal for me.
Do you remember the first Broadway show you saw? What about the first one you fell in love with?
I remember seeing Mary Poppins when I was about 3, but I fell asleep probably halfway through the show [laughing]. When I was a bit older, there was The Lion King, which I had an immediate appreciation for. The music was grand, and there was so much work and magic in the production of it all. But I think the first one I fell in love with was Waitress. How can you not cry at She Used to be Mine, ya know?
Theatergoers are getting younger and more diverse, with representation on stage like yourself helping to bring in those different demographics. That said, did you ever have a, “Wow, I can see myself in this character” moment with anyone?
I mean, the original Eurydice of Hadestown, Eva Noblezada, was honestly that moment for me. Her stage presence was breathtaking, emotional, and something I didn’t know I needed to experience at that time in my life—it left me feeling empowered long after the curtains closed. |