MYTHIC
Book & Lyrics by Marcus Stevens · Music by Oran Eldor
Mythic turns the ancient Greek story of Persephone on its side, with the gods as chart-topping rock stars, power-hungry politicians, and professional VIPs. In a world of Olympian celebrity, Persephone struggles between her mother Demeter’s expectations and a desire to find her own path. But her wish for independence comes back to bite her when she gets trapped in the Hell with Greece’s perennial bad boy, Hades. The journey that follows is an offbeat, emotionally- charged tale for ancient and modern times.
It received its world premiere at Charing Cross Theatre in London in October 2018 and was named one of the best musicals in United Kingdom for the 2018 Season. The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts in Montreal presented the North American premiere in October of 2019 where it was named the best English Production of the year.
Hear the Mythic Original London Cast Recording
““Marcus Stevens and Oran Eldor deliver a masterclass in how to write clever, plot-delivering lyrics without sacrificing that catchy show-tune pizazz that really keeps the songs in your head.””
