Absolutely Nothing Is More Annoying Than A Professor Writing "i Dont Know What You Mean" Or "explain"

Saw the matinee performance of Hadestown at the Lyric theatre today. Gonna be dumping my favourite/most notable parts under the cut, in no particular nor chronological order:

Lauren Azania was playing understudy for Persephone

At the end of Our Lady of the Underground, she hissed at the Fates like a cat after realising they had entered stage

Finn's wonderful voice crack when replying 'yes' to Eurydice asking 'you wanna take me home' in Wedding song

James strutting on the revolving stage during Chant II

James delivered the 'Oh, it's about me' line in Epic III like a tween girl spreading secrets and rumours. He had such a sassy attitude.

He also delivered 'I conduct the electric city' like a rock star. 'I conduct the electric CITAYYYY'

Hermes. La Barrie as Hermes was EVERYTHING

Finn had an amazing vocal performance in 'If it's true' He really blew me away. His voice was so powerful and angry. It's a song that inspires change, especially when sung with such emotion.

The audience laughed at Orpheus' 'Come home with me,' and gasped when he turned around. It was nice to hear these reactions from people who perhaps have never even heard the story of Orpheus and Eurydice before as someone who knew almost everything about this musical and it's set design going in.

At the start of Promises, when Eurydice says 'you finished it' Finn pumped both of his fists in celebration and delivered such a childlike 'yes!' He even hesitated first as if Orpheus almost couldn't believe what he'd just done. It was so sweet and made the audience laugh as well.

After Epic III Hades kneels and clings to Persephone while she rubbed circles into his back. It was so sweet.

Also when they dance, James did a really enthusiastic jig across the stage which Persephone then matched the energy off. It was so silly and really captured the essence of this old couple rediscovering the feelings of young love.

During the 'la la' portion of Epic III Orpheus waves his hand in front of Hades and seems to be putting him in a trance. James' tipped his head back and his mouth went slack. I never imagined Hades' moment of redemption/realisation being staged this way, but it worked really well

Also, the Workers removed their hats and goggles in this moment and acted out rediscovering their forgotten identities, rejoicing in that they could recognise each other again. It was really beautiful

I could not 'woop' during the final applause because I was bawling my eyes out. Proper vocal sobbing. I first cried in Wait For Me (but did tear up at the start and during Chant because it's one of my favourites) then cried during If it's True, Epic III, Promises, Wait For Me (Reprise), Doubt Comes In and Road to Hell (Reprise)

I'll add more if it comes to me. Ten outta ten performance!

he’s pathetic. he’s emotionally repressed. he’s lost every fight he’s ever been in. he’s a whore. he’s hopelessly in love. he’s a war criminal. he’s socially inept. he’s hated by god. he’s even transgender

the responsibility you bear

question for the experts :

I’m so sorry

franziska von karma is the fabled little girl who actually got a pony for her birthday

jaw drops to floor, eyes pop out of sockets accompanied by trumpets, heart beats out of chest, awooga awooga sound effect, pulls chain on train whistle that has appeared next to head as steam blows out, slams fists on table, rattling any plates, bowls or silverware, whistles loudly, fireworks shoot from top of head, pants loudly as tongue hangs out of mouth, wipes comically large bead of sweat from forehead, clears throat, straightens tie, combs hair

Jessie and James DO NOT follow the Ten Commandments!