Live from Mount Olympus

When twin giants storm Olympus, a prophecy reveals that no god nor man can kill them. Artemis has to find room in her heart to forgive Apollo so they can embark on their most dangerous adventure yet – to save the gods. Will Olympus endure?  Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.  Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein...

The Greek gods live high on Mount Olympus, and from time to time - they sing! As the gods celebrate Artemis and Apollo's triumph over the twin giants, they sing their Olympian anthem - "Look for Us!"  CHORUS: In the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always true All our stories live in you   APOLLO:  In the rising sun, recall my...

Eris, Goddess of Discord, sings about all her delightfully frightful favorite things.  André De Shields is Eris. "A Little Dissonance" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda.  Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Gi...

The god of music sings a beautiful apology to his sister, goddess of the hunt. But will Apollo's plea open Artemis's heart? Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Forgive Me, Artemis," and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs, was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda.  Songs mixed and mastered by Tom...

When Eris, goddess of discord, crashes the wedding of the mortal Peleus and sea goddess Thetis, she wreaks her usual havoc.  Eris throws a golden apple into the party, which is inscribed “For the goddess who is most fair.” Her mischief sparks a tussle between Athena, Hera and Aphrodite that transforms the entire world.  Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Ho...

Artemis sings to her friend Orion, releasing him to the stars. Can you see his constellation in the night sky? Christina Liberus is Artemis. "Keep You in the Night Sky" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda.  Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuche...

Artemis is skeptical at first when the giant Orion asks her to be his hunting companion, yet finds that he is delightful company - she’s made a friend! Until a jealous Apollo plays a terrible trick that risks destroying his relationship with his sister forever.  Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.  Our series creator and showru...

Midas finds that the gift Dionysus granted him is actually a curse. Nehemiah Luckett is Midas and Eric Berryman is Dionysus. "Careful What You Wish For" and all of our music and songs were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda.  Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giann...

When Dionysus grants him a wish, King Midas knows exactly what he wants -- to have everything he touches turn to GOLD! Nehemiah Luckett is Midas and Eric Berryman is Dionysus. "Give Me That Golden Touch" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda.  Son...

An encounter in the forest leads to divine musical powers – and dangerous hubris – for the satyr Marsyas. And Midas, King of Phrygia, discovers that his lust for gold has the power to destroy what he truly loves.  Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.  Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.  Live from Mount Olympus...

Shining Apollo may be the god of music, healing and the sun - but he’s definitely not the god of love.  His sister Artemis urges Apollo to learn from his mistakes. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.  Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.  Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre colle...

With Gaia angry at him, yet again, Apollo visits his sister Artemis and begs her to help him.  Artemis appeals to Gaia with this song, and Apollo finally sees all the colors of his heart. Christina Liberus is Artemis, and Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Gaia Gaia Gaia - All the Colors of My Heart" (and all of our music and songs) were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics an...

Did you know that even Apollo had a music teacher? The satyr Pan shows Apollo how to get out of his head and really feel the beat, and then leads him into a mysterious dream world. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.  Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.  Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-ba...

When Zeus’s twins are ready to be born, no land on earth will allow their mother Leto to rest. Pursued by the ancient dragon Python, Leto searches for a place, sacred and safe, where she can give birth. Four days after being born, Apollo hunts down Python to avenge his mother – which makes the Furies, well, furious! Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkin...

When the goddess Leto's twins are about to be born, no place on earth will allow her to give birth. But this determined goddess will find a place.  Kimberly Marable is Leto.  "I'll Find a Place" (and all of our music and songs) were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda.  Songs mixed and mastered by Tom...

Are you ready to jam out with the gods? Because Live From Mount Olympus returns with its first-ever musical season!  When Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, “Dragon Slayer,” Hermes invites him into his Godspod podcast. With the swagger of a divine rock star, Apollo shares his daring triumphs, while Hermes grills Apollo on his challenges in the arena of love and exposes Apollo’s...

Far Shooting Apollo, god of music, tells the story of his first dramatic adventure in his latest song, "Dragon Slayer." Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo.   "Dragon Slayer" was composed by Magda Giannikou, lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase, performed by Banda Magda, music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett, mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel.  Live from Mount Olympus was cr...

As they set sail with the tributes for Athens, Ariadne and Theseus dream of their future together. But a rest stop on the island of Naxos reveals how quickly the Fates can alter the future for humans - and for the gods. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Ol...

The moon is full, and Minos’s guards take Theseus deep within the labyrinth to face the Minotaur. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingsto...

Ariadne must confront her mother, Queen Pasiphae, and enlist Daedalus and Icarus in her plan to help Theseus survive.  Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavk...

The Athenian tributes' brilliant performance in the second bull dance infuriates King Minos of Crete. His daughter Ariadne faces a fateful choice - will she defy her father? Or will Theseus have to face the Minotaur alone? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount...

Despite their different gods, countries, and customs, our young heroes find they have more in common than they thought when Theseus tells Ariadne about how he discovered his true origins. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn...

Princess Ariadne leads Theseus to her dream chamber deep within the labyrinth.  Once Theseus can get over his fear of snakes, the love-struck teenagers talk about their lives and share a few secrets. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced...

The atmosphere is electric in the central square of Knossos as the city gathers to watch the Athenian tributes dance with a very dangerous bull. Bloodthirsty cheers erupt whenever the tributes are threatened by sharp horns and hooves. But not everyone in the audience is rooting for the bull. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer...

Newly-crowned prince Theseus and thirteen brave young Athenians sail across the wine-dark sea towards the island of Crete. They are tributes, destined for the lair of the monstrous Minotaur. But Eros, the mischievous god of love, has other plans for our young hero and his crew… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.   Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series c...