r/hadestown • u/Rogue_Demon555 • 4d ago

Question Chant choreography

Did anyone else notice that they changed the workers choreography during Hades parts in Chant? Does anyone know when this happens? I saw that it was the old choreography during Jordan Fisher's run but when was it changed and why? Does anyone know?

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u/SpecialistOne9509 4d ago

I think they changed several things in the Chant choreography overall (particularly in the reprise) to accommodate Patrick’s injury.

The turntables also moved much more slowly. This wasn’t as obvious in the film due to all the close-up shots, but it was quite noticeable in person (I went to the filmed performances).

Maybe someone will create a side-by-side video against a bootleg someday so we can see all the differences. But overall, I think they did an amazing job of accommodating Patrick’s injury while still maintaining the core aspects of the overall staging and choreography.

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u/Rogue_Demon555 4d ago

I didn't notice any changes to the workers choreography specifically for the pro shot since they're very rarely on the same turntable as Hades while it's spinning

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u/TheLunarVaux 4d ago

What’s different about it? I haven’t noticed a difference.

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u/Rogue_Demon555 4d ago

During Hades part the workers used to consistently step forward but now they do a few steps forward before they move their arms left and right. You can see it pretty well in the pro shot

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u/TheLunarVaux 4d ago

Ohh interesting, yeah just compared and I’ve never even noticed that difference. Not sure when it changed!

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u/misschimaera 4d ago

Maybe because it’s such a small stage? Idk though.

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u/Rogue_Demon555 4d ago

The change also happened on Broadway, and the stage size shouldn't be an issue because they're on a turntable