Hadestown vs Hamilton
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Hamilton has a higher critic rating (92 vs 83).
Short on time? Hadestown runs 2h 30m while Hamilton runs 2h 45m.
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Critics hail this folk-opera retelling of the Orpheus myth as a stunning, inventive triumph with gorgeous music and visionary staging, though a few find it emotionally distant. Mitchell's score and Chavkin's direction earn widespread praise.
Critics hail Hamilton as a groundbreaking masterpiece that revolutionizes the Broadway musical through hip-hop storytelling. Miranda's audacious, electrifying work about the Founding Father earns near-unanimous raves for its innovation and artistry.