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Mythic is a musical with music and orchestrations by Oran Eldor and a book and lyrics by Marcus Stevens, based on the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone.

The musical made its world premiere at Charing Cross Theatre in London in October 2018 and its North American premiere at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal in October 2019.

The musical is a modern retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, with the Greek gods as celebrities and Persephone as a deity raised on Earth, who longs to find her place in the world and be among the gods. The musical explores the themes of mother-daughter relationships, individuality, and finding a place for yourself in the world.

London (2018)
The show premiered at the Charing Cross Theatre in London in October 2018. It was directed and choreographed by Sarah O'Gleby, with design by Lee Newby, lighting design by Jamie Platt, and sound design by Andrew Johnson. The show started performances on October 1, 2018, with an official opening on October 8, 2018, and closed on December 8, 2018, having played eight previews and 72 regular performances. The musical was originally slated to close October 25, 2018, and extended through December 8, 2018.

Montreal (2019)
The show's North American premiere began previews at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts on October 27, 2019, with an official opening on October 31, 2019. The production was directed by Brian Hill, with choreography by Avihai Haham, musical direction by Nick Burgess, set design by Oliver Landreville, costume design by Louise Bourret and lighting design by Martin Sirois. The production closed on November 24, 2019, having played 4 previews and 31 regular performances. The production was originally slated to close November 17, 2019, but extended twice, first through November 19 and then through November 24.

Plot
The musical opens with the Greek chorus explaining how the gods came to be ("It's a Myth"). They introduce Persephone, who lives on Earth with her mother, Demeter, who keeps her away from the other gods. Demeter explains why she decided to move to Earth and the work she does as Mother Earth ("Sweet Summer Days"). Persephone longs to be among the other gods, because she feels like she can't figure out who she is as a person away from her mother's expectations. Persephone and Demeter argue about going to a party on the Acropolis and Persephone runs away ("My Own Place in the Pantheon"). On her way to the Acropolis, Persephone runs into Aphrodite, who dismisses her as a mortal before realizing she's Demeter's daughter. Aphrodite, frustrated with how much attention Zeus has been paying to Athena instead of her, realizes she could bring Persephone to the party to get Zeus's approval ("Enter Aphrodite").

Demeter finds Persephone and Aphrodite and tries to convince Persephone not to go, but Persephone storms off. At the Acropolis, Zeus and the Greek Chorus sing about the party. Hades arrives at the party to discuss business with Zeus. ("Summer All the Time"). Hades and Persephone run into each other outside the party. Aphrodite sees Hades and propositions him, but he turns her down, so she enchants Hades and Persephone and puts them under a love spell (“Mess Around”). Under Aphrodite’s spell, Hades and Persephone hook up and end up in the Underworld (“Down, Down into the Dark”). Hades tells Persephone she can’t leave the Underworld on her own, and because he’s only allowed to leave once every six months, she’s stuck there (“Dark Damaged Soul”).

Back on Earth, Demeter swears she’ll do what she needs to in order to find Persephone (“What Mothers Have to Do”). At Mount Olympus, Zeus laments the fact that his children are all so ambitious. Aphrodite finds him and tells him she “messed up” and put Hades and Persephone under a love spell, making Zeus realize that she’s more powerful than he gave her credit for (“Mount Olympus / Rebellious Children”). In the Underworld, Persephone tries to figure out what she can do in the Underworld (“Persephone in Bloom”). Persephone runs into various characters of the Underworld, including Charon, Hades's ferryman, Ascalaphus, the custodian of Hades's orchard, and Minos, judge of the dead, and helps them, realizing that she can make a change and have a positive impact in the Underworld (“You’d Be Surprised”).

Hades finds Persephone and tells Minos to lock her up. Minos takes Persephone away, but not before she reminds Hades that he can make “other choices” and make the Underworld a better place. While Hades explains why he is the way he is, Minos helps Persephone escape (“Not a Chance in Hell”). Demeter tries to get into Mount Olympus but is denied entrance. She runs into Aphrodite, who tells her Persephone is in the Underworld with Hades. Demeter sets out to destroy the Earth unless Zeus helps her get Persephone back (“Look to the Sky”).

Persephone comes across furies who attack her, but Hades rescues her. She points out the Underworld is beautiful and they kiss (“Beauty in the Darkness”). Zeus suggests that Aphrodite rescue Persephone from the Underworld, since Demeter can’t go or she’d lose her powers. Aphrodite heads to the Underworld to rescue Persephone, reminding herself that she’s capable of more than Zeus has always told her (“Ew!”). Aphrodite finds Persephone and tells her Demeter is destroying the Earth until Persephone goes back. Aphrodite tells them that she put a love spell on them and Hades tells Persephone she needs to go back to Earth, causing Persephone to storm off and run into the now-successful garden. Persephone realizes this is a sign she needs to stay in the Underworld, and Ascalaphus tells her that eating pomegranate seeds would keep her bound to the Underworld forever.

Demeter heads to the Underworld to rescue her daughter, even though she'll lose her powers. At the same time, Persephone eats six pomegranate seeds to keep her in the Underworld, where she feels like she’s found her place and her purpose in life (“Irreversible”). Persephone and Demeter reunite, but it’s too late—Persephone has eaten the pomegranate seeds and can’t leave the Underworld. Demeter and Persephone say goodbye (“I Will Be Your Home”). Hades finds them and asks Persephone to be the queen of the dead. Persephone, using her new powers as the queen of the dead, restores her mother’s powers. Demeter realizes Persephone only ate six seeds, which means she can leave the Underworld for six months at a time (“I Return to You”).

Musical numbers

 * "Overture"
 * "It's a Myth" - Greek Chorus, Persephone
 * "Sweet Summer Days" - Demeter, Persephone, Greek Chorus
 * "My Own Place in the Pantheon" - Persephone, Greek Chorus
 * "Enter Aphrodite" - Aphrodite, Persephone, Greek Chorus
 * "Summer All the Time" - Zeus, Aphrodite, Hades, Greek Chorus
 * "Mess Around" - Aphrodite, Persephone, Hades, Greek Chorus
 * "Down, Down into the Dark" - Hades, Persephone, Greek Chorus
 * "What Mothers Have to Do" - Demeter, Greek Chorus
 * "Mount Olympus / Rebellious Children" - Zeus, Aphrodite
 * "Persephone in Bloom" - Persephone, Demeter
 * "You'd Be Surprised" - Persephone, Greek Chorus
 * "Not a Chance in Hell" - Hades, Persephone †
 * "Look to the Sky" - Demeter, Greek Chorus
 * "Beauty in the Darkness" - Persephone, Hades
 * "Ew!" - Aphrodite, Greek Chorus
 * "Irreversible" - Demeter, Persephone
 * "I Will Be Your Home" - Demeter, Persephone
 * "I Return to You" - Demeter, Persephone, Hades, Aphrodite, Zeus, Greek Chorus

† Not included in the London production

Recording
The original London cast recording of Mythic was digitally released on February 8, 2019. The physical album released on February 22, 2019.

Critical reception
Mythic received good reviews in London during its limited run and extended its run from October 25 through December 8. Nicole Acquah from WhatsOnStage called it "a lively, humorous show, with a simple message about finding one's purpose, and letting your loved ones go, at its core." Tim Bano from The Stage wrote, "Each song could be a hit single in its own right. Just heavenly!" Musical Theatre reviews wrote, "A high voltage adaptation, it's a romp!"

In Montreal, Mythic once again received good reviews and the production extended twice. Byron Toben from Westmount Magazine called it "a bouncy musical with loads of high-powered dancing." Jim Burke, writing for the Montreal Gazette, said, "Divine madness reigns ... a fun and incredibly high-energy musical!" Curtains Up wrote, "Epic entertainment ... Full of energy, delightful performances, and good songs, this is a big show that delivers a fun ride." Writing for BroadwayWorld Montreal, Noelle Hannibal said, "Whether it be a ballad or an uptempo, the ensemble was electric. Each movement spirited and specific." Montreal Theatre Hub wrote, "Mythic feels minty fresh in Montreal—and right on the money when we look to current New York trends ... Youthful and heedful of 2019 sensibilities, there is Broadway potential here."