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Hadestown Cuts Geno Segers, Announces New Cast for Sept. 1 Opening

8/4/2026

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Hadestown producers and Geno Segers mutually agreed he will not appear in the musical after his Instagram apology.
Segers accepted responsibility, apologized to the cast and crew, and pledged to listen and educate.
The production will proceed with new casting, beginning its run on Sept. 1 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Kayko will play Orpheus, Jasmin Savoy Brown Eurydice, Norbert Leo Butz Hermes, and Amber Iman Persephone.

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Story summary

Hadestown producers and Geno Segers mutually agreed he will not appear in the musical after his Instagram apology.
Segers accepted responsibility, apologized to the cast and crew, and pledged to listen and educate.
The production will proceed with new casting, beginning its run on Sept. 1 at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Kayko will play Orpheus, Jasmin Savoy Brown Eurydice, Norbert Leo Butz Hermes, and Amber Iman Persephone.