Allison Russell to Debut as Persephone in Broadway's 'Hadestown'

The Grammy-winning Americana artist will join the acclaimed musical starting November 12, 2024.

Allison Russell will take over the role of Persephone in the Tony Award-winning musical 'Hadestown' at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Russell's Broadway debut follows the footsteps of notable performers such as Yola and Ani DiFranco.
The singer-songwriter's fall tour was rescheduled to spring 2025 to accommodate her new Broadway role.
Russell has a personal connection to the character Persephone, having explored the archetype in her music and poetry.
She is currently nominated for Artist of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards in Nashville.