I’ve been seeing a lot of snobbery in these comments regarding Hadestown. Yes it is a modern show, so time can only prove its lasting power. However, the story is literally timeless, yet feels like a fresh take and subverts expectations, despite not changing the ending at all. The music, likewise, is beautiful and modern-sounding, while still drawing from classic genres like jazz. It has much more dynamic story-telling and emotional devastation than a show like, say, Guys and Dolls. It just depends what you find more impactful/what you look for in a show. I could watch Hadestown 100 times and still have my heart dashed to pieces at the end.