Hadestown vs The Outsiders
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Hadestown has a higher critic rating (83 vs 71).
Bringing kids? Hadestown is recommended for Ages 10+, while The Outsiders is Ages 12+.
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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 find "The Outsiders" a visceral, emotionally engaging adaptation elevated by Danya Taymor's dynamic direction and thrilling choreography, though some dismiss it as competent but forgettable, overly familiar territory despite strong performances.