Singer-songwriter Allison Russell had a song called “Persephone” on her debut solo album, so there may be some destiny in the fact that she will soon step into a role with that name in the Broadway production of “Hadestown,

Hadestown is based on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, two lovers who face a challenge when Eurydice is trapped in the underworld by Hades (currently portrayed by Phillip Boykin). Alongside Fisher, Mills and Boykin, Hadestown also stars Maia Reficco as Eurydice, as well as Belen Moyano, Jessie Shelton and Brit West as the Fates.

Grammy winner and Americana luminary Allison Russell is set to make her Broadway debut in the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown. Beginning on Nov. 12, Russell will perform as the Greek goddess Persephone in the lauded musical.