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[1:31] Justin Clarke: Welcome everyone to a brand new episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast. I have two amazing guests with me today to talk about the Australian premiere of Hadestown the Musical, which is a very amazing episode to talk about because we've been talking about this for so, so long. It's finally here. So first up, we have an artist who made their professional debut in the Opera Australia World Tour of West Side Story in the role of Riff. They've written and performed their own cabaret show, which included a collection of songs and stories of their life as an expat child living in Paris and San Diego. Most recently, they returned to the role of Riff for the reprisal of West Side Story, toured in the Australian production of Jagged Little Pill and featured as Mark in the Australian tour of Rent. And so they're now taking on the role of Orpheus in the long-awaited Australian premiere of Hadestown. It's Noah Mullins.

[2:27] Noah Mullins: Hi, thank you so much for having me.

[2:29] Justin Clarke: You're very welcome. And then, of course, joining us as well is Australia's newest leading lady. Having already taken on the monumental role of Kim in the Australian and Asian tours of Miss Saigon, for which she was awarded Best Newcomer at the Sydney Theatre Awards, she began her performance training at the age of six with her passion for singing, leading her to study both classical and contemporary music. Now she's taken on the much-loved role of Eurydice in Hadestown when it opens here in Australia. It's Abigail Adriano.

[2:52] Abigail Adriano: Thank you so much for both of you joining us.

[2:54] Noah Mullins: Thanks, Justin, for having us.

[2:56] Abigail Adriano: I'm so happy to be here to chat today. This is so exciting. This is our first, like, Hadestown official interview, so, like, we're hungry.

[3:05] Noah Mullins: That's it, that's it. I got very excited when I heard that. I was like, yes, excellent. Nail one for that.

[3:11] Justin Clarke: Well, I'd love if you both talked about yourselves first. I know I just did a little bio stuff, and obviously we'll talk about Hadestown in a lot of depth, but I'd love if you guys could first of all introduce who you are a little bit more about your careers for the listeners, and just so we kind of can delve into that a little bit more.

[3:32] Abigail Adriano: Yeah, well, I'm kind of, like, the newbie here, so take it away, Noah.

[3:40] Noah Mullins: Well, I, um, yeah, I mean, I've been working in this industry for like seven years now, which sounds a bit silly because I'm only 25, but I did my first touring production with Opera Australia. I feel like Abby and I can both relate to this, but we were both, like, birthed by Opera Australia into this industry, and now they've just kept it going for us, which is really lovely. Yeah, I've just been, I've been working in the industry for like seven years now, in and out of different ensembles and cover roles, and it feels really exciting to be taking on a lead in Hadestown and to be sharing the stage with gorgeous Abby.

[4:13] Justin Clarke: It must be very, very special for both of you to be taken on, like, I guess, such big roles as well, and I mean, like you said, birthed in Opera Australia, both taken on big roles already, taken on Riff and taken on Kim, which are both massive roles to take on, and also, um, Noah, correct me if I'm wrong, was West Side Story on the Sydney Harbour? Was that that production?

[4:36] Noah Mullins: No, that was Outside Story. I was in Inside Story. I was the one that was in the Opera House.

[4:41] Justin Clarke: That's so good, but still in that, like, a massive. But they were happening at the same time, and it was, it was really cool because we had the Outside Story cast and the Inside Story cast kind of happening at the same time, and, um, it was cool to kind of interact with them and, uh, and like, see how different the shows were. I kind of thought it was cool to see two different lenses of West Side at the time, which is quite special.

[5:02] Abigail Adriano: I mean, it was pretty cool as well, like, um, Noah, you were doing that with my previous ex-lover.

[5:06] Noah Mullins: The gorgeous, the one and only.

[5:14] Abigail Adriano: Nigel Huckabee.

[5:14] Noah Mullins: That's right.

[5:22] Abigail Adriano: And now you're my lover.

[5:22] Justin Clarke: Well, Abigail, I'd love to hear more about you. Like you said, you were just, uh, talking about, um, your role in Miss Saigon, and, um, I'll say to Noah before you jumped on that, I fell in love with Miss Saigon when I saw the anniversary production that they did in the UK, and I just thought it was just, just incredible. It blew me away, to be honest, and I was kicking myself. I never got to see you in the role of Kim, and I was devastated that I never did.

[5:47] Abigail Adriano: What? You absolutely smashed it.

[5:47] Justin Clarke: I know, I know, I felt so bad.

[5:51] Abigail Adriano: Oh my gosh, that's okay. Honestly, Miss Saigon was just, like, the dream role for me. I think for a lot of Filipino girls growing up, it's like, it's so weird, right? It's like the most tragic musical that you could listen to on a Sunday morning, but that's the kind of music my parents would play in the morning, like, to, as we're cleaning the house, you know, they just love playing Lea Salonga or those big ballads in the background, so it was kind of just, like, in my blood, in a way. So when it came to Australia, I was just, um, at uni at the time, and I had decided to put, like, performing on the back pedal, um, and, you know, my, my grandparents really wanted me to focus on getting through my law degree, and I was a year into it when the auditions came, and then my singing teacher, who I was seeing, um, fortnightly at this point, just for funsies, he was like, oh, Miss Saigon, like, they're closing up their auditions, but you would be so great in it, um, and I went for it, and I just sent a tape, and I had no clue what Opera Australia would have done for me, but, um, apparently one of the producers, they were at, like, a Christmas party, and they saw my video, and they were like, oh, we found, we finally found her, and I just thought, like, yeah, it changed my life, because from then on, like, I know for a fact now that I always want to do theatre, and it's incredible, um, what the show's done for me, and it's so cool to be doing another production again with Opera Australia.

I feel like when I started, I was a baby, and I think I'm still a baby, but, um, I've learned so much. I've learned so much. I would say, I would say, um, Miss Saigon was, like, we call it Dreamland, because that's, like, one of the bars that we work at, but now I'm going to the underworld, so I'm making my journey from Dreamland to the underworld.

[7:43] Justin Clarke: Excellent, yes, you are, and, and they're two massive roles as well, like, Kim is such a big role in musical theatre, and now taking on the role of Eurydice, and the pair of you, like, the Orpheus and Eurydice relationship, and the depths of both of those characters is, um, I'm, I've struggled to put it into words, because it is just a beautiful story, and obviously relating back to the Greek mythology tale of them both as well, which we'll get into at some point, because there's obviously so much we can talk about, but I'd love to ask you both our theatre thoughts questions, to kind of pick your brains about theatre before we jump into Hadestown, if you're up for it.

[8:21] Noah Mullins: Absolutely.

[8:27] Abigail Adriano: Yeah.

[8:27] Justin Clarke: Excellent. All right, well, these are kind of sort of off-the-cuffs sort of answers, um, all about theatre.

[8:30] Noah Mullins: Perfect. Slay, let's do it.

[8:34] Justin Clarke: Well, the first question is, what has been your favourite production you've seen recently?

[8:41] Abigail Adriano: Okay, so, don't fight me on this, I know this isn't a live production, but can we talk about Wicked? I watched that, and I, I watched it for a second time last night as well, so I feel really jigged up to talk about it. Um, it's been, I would say, like, that's the most recent thing that I've watched, and I can't deny that it's just so good. I would say it's one of my favourite things that I've seen this year. Um, yeah. One of my favourite parts about the, have you got, you've both seen it, right?

[9:06] Noah Mullins: I've seen it twice.

[9:11] Abigail Adriano: Yeah, same.

[9:11] Noah Mullins: Okay, I just love Baby Nessa Rose.

[9:21] Abigail Adriano: Baby Nessa Rose! She killed me!

[9:21] Noah Mullins: Do you want to hear a story?

[9:21] Abigail Adriano: Okay!

[9:31] Noah Mullins: Oh, god, I love it.

[9:31] Abigail Adriano: Yeah, I really loved how they fleshed out the movie in such a way that, like, it enhanced what you feel when you're watching it inside a theatre. Obviously, I would argue that, like, when I first watched it in a theatre, it's got a different kind of magic, but, like, for what they did on the screen, it was so good.

[9:49] Noah Mullins: Correct. I feel like Wicked, the film, has changed the game. I think it feels like we witnessed a piece of history that's unfolding about how we view musical theatre from now on, and understand how musical, how nuanced musicals can be politically, and it, I don't think I've ever seen anything like that film, and it feels like a real next step in what the theatrical arts can achieve, and I hope that people learn from this movie how to cast things, and like, how to, like, create lore and world building in a piece of theatre, and then we'll just see the most amazing things sprout from this film. I think it's untouchable.

[10:34] Abigail Adriano: Yeah, definitely. Period. I think, like, because it did something very similar to what the actual stage musical did, where it just brought, like, a new wave of generation, I guess, of theatre-going people, and then it meant so much to so many people, and this could have just been a real simple, I was saying this to, I spoke to Lauren Hunter and Kimberley Hodgson the other day for a podcast, and we were raving about Wicked as well, and I said to them, literally queens, I said to them, it could have just been a real simple cookie-cutter musical, you know, like, copy and paste, Chuck James recorded in it, because apparently he's in all the musicals, and, you know, and it could have just been that movie, but John too, like, took it and really took it with gravitas, and like, really focused and made something incredible out of it, and from now on, I was moved to tears, me too, from now on, that's the expectation, we can't regress from here, from now on, every movie musical, that's the expectation.

[11:38] Noah Mullins: Yeah, definitely, and just the casting as well, like, Cynthia and Ari together, like, I'm obsessed with Cynthia Erivo now, like, I knew, like, I knew her, obviously, from Colour Purple, I'd never seen her much in movies, and like, going back, I've been like, oh, she was in that movie, she was in that movie, and then I'm obsessed with her, I'm just like, she's everything to me now, yeah, she's a god, her performance in Harriet is, like, next level.

[12:05] Justin Clarke: Well, jumping off that, Noah, what was your answer, favourite production you've seen recently?

[12:10] Noah Mullins: Yeah, look, I'm just going to be honest, it was Miss Saigon, like, Miss Saigon, and I think, and Abby, I've spoken to you about this before, so this isn't a surprise, but Miss Saigon was next level, I think it, similar to what Wicked did, I think it changed the game for Australian theatre, it told us, like, what real casting actually looks like, because I don't, I just don't think I'd ever seen a production in Australia that had nailed it like that, and allowed their cast to flourish in their characters, rather than be like, here's a character, now fit the mould, instead it was like, here you are, now try and, now, like, bring the character into you, and it was, it was spectacular, and I saw Friends and Family, like, the first show they ever did, and it was already at that standard, and then I went and saw it again in Melbourne, and, and you, like, and it just kept going, like, I just think that that show was untouchable, and the work that everybody put into that, that cast was next level, and I, and I don't think I've been gagged as much with the Australian MT production as I was with Miss Saigon, that show was phenomenal.

[13:20] Abigail Adriano: I'll cry, Noah, I'll actually cry. I really wish I saw it more now, they're kicking me, the Bim, the FOMO.

[13:27] Justin Clarke: Well, the second question that I'd love to know, it kind of leads on from the first, I suppose, is name a show that left you speechless.

[13:32] Noah Mullins: Yeah, it was Saigon, like, sorry, I can't not stop talking about it, it's like, that show was ridiculous, like, I still talk about it all the time, I just haven't, really haven't seen a show that was that spectacular, and I was, I literally was gagged, I couldn't, I couldn't, like, I still can't.

[13:50] Abigail Adriano: I would say, recently, Noah and I both went to watch, this was, like, our first date together, and we went, we went to watch Well-Behaved Women together, and I was left speechless by the performances of these, of these beautiful four women, especially one of our,

[14:12] Abigail Adriano: It was so rewarding to be a part of shows that were so queer because they don't come to Australia very often and which is pretty sad and I just I felt so honoured to be a part of two shows that really championed finding queer artists and they were so it was so diverse and so exciting to be in a room with everybody from different walks of life and I think that my career has been forever shaped by the experiences that I had on both of those shows but I think with Jagged Little Pill in particular like I was just met with people who became like my family my forever people and Jagged Little Pill I think all of us on that show we still think about it in this way but it it was just like a real time and place like the universe aligned kind of thing and we created such a family and I still think of them as my family and yeah I think for me that was one of my most rewarding theatre experiences.

[17:03] Justin Clarke: That's beautiful, that's so beautiful. Abby?

[17:08] Abigail Adriano: Yeah I would say Miss Saigon was definitely a rewarding theatre experience. There were so many aspects about doing that musical that really it made me grow up. I think I definitely started I come from you know a huge Filipino family, extremely traditional family to the stereotypical Catholic you know innocent little girl that's how I started and my eyes started to really open as I did the tour for a year and I learned a lot about myself and what it meant to be a woman I would say. I think playing Kim every day I remember our director our associate director Jean-Pierre used to always tell me that to put my shoulders back and my chin up because Kim is dignified and she holds strength in her silence and I've always felt you know growing up like to lower myself almost because I would say I struggled a lot with people pleasing and just you know all those things that a immigrant young girl from Asia would feel.

So it was really nice to through Kim learn about myself and go no it's okay to stand strong and to be powerful and to stand powerfully in my silence. Yeah that was extremely rewarding because now those are some characteristics that I'll never let go of and that's that I feel like the essence of Kim will always live in me and I feel so much more fearless about life because of that show.

[19:07] Justin Clarke: That's so beautiful what a well-worded answer that's great you got me chills. Thank you. Well the last question that I had for you both was which production would you most want to see come to Australia and before you answer this this was the 80 I want to say 80 percent of all the podcast episodes on which I asked this question the answer was Hadestown so now it's like very full circle you know so now it's interesting to ask it now that it's obviously coming but yes which production would you most want to see come to Australia?

[19:30] Abigail Adriano: Personally I would like to see more mainstream commercial original Australian productions happen in Australia on a huge level because we don't have enough Aussie stories happening and we need them but then my other answer would be that new version of Cabaret it's ridiculous yes I got to see that I got to see that on the West End last year yeah and it it like rocked me to my core I was like that's what we need.

[20:05] Noah Mullins: Same same yeah I was all of that is incredible I've never been to I've never been to the UK and I've never been to New York so everything that I consume I'm really grateful I'm from the generation that has TikTok and um bootlegs because I that's just how I that's how I get to you know be like oh I love that musical even though I only know the past album recording so yeah I feel like I agree with Noah it would be nice to have a production a huge commercial production that's like pure Australian I feel like that's what that's what we need.

[20:44] Abigail Adriano: Yeah 100% 100% I saw what did I see recently my brilliant career down in Melbourne it's got Carla Gare in the lead oh I want to see that so bad it is so good it is she's an icon oh my god the notes that she hit she stands up on the piano one page and I just I was like I was pinned back in my seat is what I was and I was just like that is insane what she can do so if that comes to Sydney that would be one you definitely have to see.

[21:12] Noah Mullins: Yeah I'm dying for that to tour I really I saw like her talking about it recently on TikTok about how she would like it to come to Sydney and like people better interact with that post because I swear to god it better come here.

[21:26] Justin Clarke: Excellent well thank you so much for answering both well all those questions it's lovely finding out more about your theatrical side as well as learning more about you as artists so what we'll do we're going to take a quick little ad break and then we'll talk about Hadestown this episode is sponsored by dreamland into the underworld get your bikinis 50% off.

[21:56] Justin Clarke: Well let's actually go down to Hadestown in the underworld and let's talk about this incredible production that I'm just obsessed with uh I was saying to Noah before that I listened to it for the first time on my way to Greece uh for a trip of some sort so it was very much on on topic I think as I was landing but for you know for everyone who doesn't know about Hadestown um written by Nais Mitchell uh we've got the stories of Eurydice and Orpheus, Orpheus and Eurydice sets uh when it's not really set there's not like a specific time period that it's set is there it's it's more uh timeless sort of period.

[22:33] Noah Mullins: Yeah I think that's kind of the beauty of this show is it doesn't really have uh a specific setting it kind of has influences from a lot it has like a gold rush depression era New Orleans kind of thing happening but it's still authentically its own world we've been chipping away at the script with the director and and I keep learning more about what Hadestown is the further I get into the script and it continues to evolve the deeper I dig into it.

[23:05] Justin Clarke: Yeah definitely and it's it's very it's extraordinarily layered and I've had like I've had to listen to the cast album of multiple times to get what is the meaning and different elements and the callbacks and the and the the foreshadowing and like the use of the music is just absolutely stunning so I'd love it if you both could talk a little bit about your characters a little bit more I guess because obviously I didn't know about Orpheus and Eurydice I had to go research this Greek tale as one that I had not learnt um but I'd love if you both could talk about your approach to the characters so far.

[23:40] Noah Mullins: Well um I got the privilege of seeing the OG cast um in 2019 I got to see Reeve and Eva do it and they left me speechless because they're the most talented people I think I've ever seen on stage I think what's exciting about doing the Australian production of Hadestown is it feels like a bit of a workshop show even though it already is kind of set in stone with some of the the core aspects of the show but when it comes down to the character they're really letting us run with what we want to do with them and kind of what I said before about Saigon they're letting us um let the characters mold to us versus us molding to the character which I think creates a real beautiful three-dimensional um space uh for these characters to exist in and in the case of Orpheus he's just this really beautiful um kind of fresh I've been I've been referring to him as like a new soul if everybody else is an old soul they lived a couple of lives this is Orpheus's first in my opinion and um he's just kind of he's just kind of like taking the world as it comes and he's he's very he's very optimistic and positive and he's filled with love and he he doesn't really know where to place all of that but he's a big dreamer and I think that Eurydice becomes his dream and becomes his muse um and uh it's really fun to play with a character who is so like lost in his love for someone.

[25:21] Noah Mullins: Yes so pure in that way and yes he's just he's just gorgeous I'm obsessed with him is yeah the the I think the nuances in the vocal quality of Orpheus is something that grabs me over and over again like just a complete range that's obviously in the soundtrack when you listen to it and there is that soft quality and that gentleness and that purity like you were saying about and that really comes through in the music.

[25:44] Noah Mullins: Yeah absolutely it's fun because I think um I've been trying to I've been trying to come at this role with a bit of like a voice acting approach rather than just kind of going this is what my voice would be in it because I have a natural dark sound especially from Rent I think I have that kind of darkness in my voice but I'm trying to place a little bit brighter to lend it to the character and then as the show progresses we can bring that darkness in as this journey kind of goes but it's really fun how much uh you're able to play with the vocal tone of the show and yes it's fun to be really light and bright and then have kind of dark big belty moments when you when you feel like they're needed for the story and it's just the text is so rich you can kind of go wherever you want to go with it and it all feels correct within the boundaries of the show and then obviously playing opposite Orpheus is yourself Abigail as you really see so if you could talk a little bit about where she fits into this whole story.

[26:39] Abigail Adriano: Yeah definitely I would say like it's so obvious in the text when you just listen to the music you absolutely go oh yeah this is why Eurydice falls in love with Orpheus I've heard a little snippet of Noah singing epic one and little story time I was on the way to a fitting to put on some costumes from the show and so I was already in my Hadestown you know vibe and then Noah sends me a little snippet and I kid you not start sobbing on the train I know because his voice Noah's voice is just exactly what Orpheus is it's it's pure magic it's like it makes sense why Orpheus they say he was touched by the gods because when I heard it I just started crying and I go oh this is I think my you my little Yuri heart turned on and I go oh this is why she falls in love because for so long she's lost in the world she's a runaway girl she's had to survive on her own and men in this world she can never trust and I I relate to her so much because in this world you know the odds are never in the favor of women and so for the first time to see someone who makes me believe in the world again to have a moment and go oh there's hope that I can be who I am because you empower me um it's beautiful and it's in my it's one of my favorite songs I think it's everyone's one of everyone's favorite songs but all I've ever known the lyrics.

[28:24] Abigail Adriano: I think the most exciting part about being in Hadestown is just the opportunity to tell such a timeless story. The themes of love and sacrifice resonate with so many people, and I feel like Eurydice's journey is one that a lot of people can relate to, especially in today's world.

[28:54] Abigail Adriano: The music is just incredible. I mean, Anaïs Mitchell has created such a beautiful score that really captures the essence of the characters and the story. I love how the music flows seamlessly with the narrative, and it adds so much depth to the experience.

[29:24] Abigail Adriano: I also think the design elements are going to be stunning. The way the set and costumes are crafted to reflect the underworld and the world above is going to be visually captivating. I can't wait for audiences to see it all come together.

[29:54] Abigail Adriano: And of course, working with Noah and the rest of the cast has been such a joy. We have such a talented group of people, and the energy in the rehearsal room is electric. I think that chemistry will really translate to the stage.

[30:21] Abigail Adriano: I remember when I first heard about Hadestown, I was immediately drawn to the story and the music. It's such a unique take on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and I think audiences are going to be blown away by how fresh and relevant it feels.

[30:48] Abigail Adriano: The themes of hope and despair are so beautifully intertwined in this show. It really makes you think about the choices we make and the consequences they have. I think that's something that will resonate deeply with the audience.

[31:18] Abigail Adriano: I also love how the show explores the idea of community and connection. In Hadestown, the characters are all interconnected, and their stories weave together in such a meaningful way. It really highlights the importance of supporting one another.

[31:43] Abigail Adriano: I think audiences will leave the theatre feeling a sense of hope, even amidst the darker themes. It's a reminder that love can endure even in the most challenging circumstances.

[32:13] Abigail Adriano: I'm really looking forward to seeing how the audience reacts to the show. I think there will be a lot of moments that will resonate with them, and I can't wait to share this experience with everyone.

[32:39] Abigail Adriano: The anticipation for the premiere is building, and I think it's going to be such a special night. There's something magical about opening night, and I feel so grateful to be a part of it.

[33:09] Abigail Adriano: I hope that people come away from Hadestown feeling inspired and moved. It's a story that encourages us to reflect on our own lives and the choices we make, and I think that's a powerful message.

[33:34] Abigail Adriano: I also think the music will stick with people long after they leave the theatre. The melodies are so hauntingly beautiful, and I can already imagine audiences humming the songs as they walk out.

[34:01] Abigail Adriano: Overall, I just feel incredibly lucky to be a part of this production. It's a dream role for me, and I can't wait to share Eurydice's story with everyone.

[34:26] Abigail Adriano: I think Hadestown is going to be a transformative experience for both the cast and the audience. It's a show that challenges us to think deeply about love, loss, and the human experience.

[34:51] Abigail Adriano: I'm excited to see how the show evolves as we continue to rehearse and refine our performances. There's always something new to discover in the material, and I think that's part of what makes it so special.

[35:21] Abigail Adriano: I really believe that Hadestown will resonate with a wide range of audiences. It's a story that transcends time and speaks to the universal human experience.

[35:48] Abigail Adriano: I can't wait for people to experience the magic of Hadestown for themselves. It's going to be an unforgettable journey.

[36:13] Abigail Adriano: The collaboration with the creative team has been incredible. Their vision for the show is so clear, and it's inspiring to see how everyone is working together to bring this story to life.

[36:38] Abigail Adriano: I think the blend of different musical styles in Hadestown is also something that sets it apart. There's a little bit of everything, from folk to jazz, and it creates such a rich tapestry of sound.

[37:03] Abigail Adriano: I feel like every time we run through a scene, I discover something new about my character and her journey. It's a testament to the depth of the writing and the complexity of the characters.

[37:30] Abigail Adriano: I'm really looking forward to the audience's reactions to the more emotional moments in the show. I think there will be a lot of powerful scenes that will leave a lasting impact.

[37:57] Abigail Adriano: It's such a privilege to be able to tell this story, and I hope that audiences feel that passion and dedication when they see the show.

[38:27] Abigail Adriano: I think Hadestown is going to be a celebration of love in all its forms, and I can't wait for everyone to experience that.

[38:52] Abigail Adriano: The journey of Eurydice is one of resilience and strength, and I hope that people see that reflected in her character.

[39:21] Abigail Adriano: I'm excited to see how the audience connects with the themes of the show. It's a story that encourages us to reflect on our own lives and the choices we make.

[39:48] Abigail Adriano: I think Hadestown will leave a lasting impression on everyone who sees it. It's a show that will spark conversations and inspire people to think deeply about their own experiences.

[40:13] Abigail Adriano: Overall, I just feel so grateful to be a part of this production. It's a dream come true, and I can't wait for the world to see it.

[40:40] Abigail Adriano: I hope that audiences walk away from Hadestown feeling a sense of hope and inspiration. It's a story that reminds us of the power of love and connection.

[41:05] Abigail Adriano: I think the journey of Eurydice is one that will resonate with many people, and I feel honored to be able to portray her on stage.

[41:30] Abigail Adriano: I can't wait for the premiere and to share this incredible story with everyone. It's going to be a night to remember.

[41:57] Abigail Adriano: I truly believe that Hadestown is going to be a transformative experience for both the cast and the audience. It's a show that challenges us to think deeply about love, loss, and the human experience.

[42:27] Abigail Adriano: I'm just so excited for everyone to experience the magic of Hadestown. It's going to be an unforgettable journey.

[42:32] Abigail Adriano: Thank you!