Hadestown on Broadway celebrates the debut of known domestic abuser Gary Dourdan, in the role of Hades, with social posts captioned “give him just a chance”

In November 2011, Gary Dourdan was arrested for felony battery after breaking his girlfriend's nose and placed on five years' probation. He was also ordered to attend weeks of domestic violence counseling and to stay away from the victim for five years.

He made his Broadway debut in Hadestown as Hades on March 3, 2026.