Jeangu Macrooy is now in his third week of Anais Mitchell’s dazzling folk/blues musical ‘Hadestown’, playing exclusively at Theater Carré in Amsterdam this summer. Here’s a selection of quotes from the many rave reviews he received:

“Macrooy previously proved himself with a fantastic leading role in Jesus Christ Superstar and is once again peerless. His voice sparkles in the high notes and is warm in the lower melodies. He effortlessly captivates, moves, and is disarming.”
- NRC Handelsblad, July 3, 2025, 4/5 stars

“Since Jesus Christ Superstar, we’ve known that Jeangu Macrooy is talented for playing musicals as well. With his mix of falsetto and warm tone, he’s an ideal Orpheus, who wants to conquer the world with a seductively beautiful song.”
- Het Parool, June 30, 2025

“In Jesus Christ Superstar, he already showed that he could excel in a musical. Here too, his performance is of heavenly proportions, and he personifies hope.”
- Trouw, 03-07-2025, 5/5 stars

“After Jesus Christ Superstar, Jeangu Macrooy is once again convincing. His somewhat naive appearance perfectly suits the character of the young Orpheus. And how beautifully and fragilely he sings.”
- Scènes, 29-06-2025, 4.5/5 stars

“Singer Macrooy dances over the infernal notes, dancer Macrooy moves as freely as a bird, and actor Macrooy speaks with all his heart.”
- Algemeen Dagblad, 01-07-2025, 5/5 stars

“With his heavenly voice — he often sings in falsetto, as the role requires — Macrooy is a disarmingly naive and sincere Orpheus, almost serious, as if he’s constantly having to cross a threshold.”
- De Volkskrant, 04-07-2025, 5/5 stars
Picture by Danny Kaan.