Can an ancient Greek tale about fate, love, hell and capricious gods still thrill audiences today? After seeing Hadestown, the answer must be a strong Yes. Now at Playhouse Square through February 19, the national tour of the 2019 Tony Award-winning Hadestown offers a fresh look at (as the opening song tells us) “The Road to Hell” and human choices.

Hadestown’s award-winning creators, Anaïs Mitchell (book, music and lyrics) and Rachel Chavkin (director), have translated the timeless Greek legend about obsessive attraction, love and fate into a musical filled with memorable songs, jazzy dances and a double love story.