Live from Mount Olympus

Audio drama series bringing Greek myths to life with contemporary theater AI summary

Onassis Foundation Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 75 episodes · latest 2026-06-30

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A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host. Season Seven: Apollo & Artemis: Are you ready to jam out with the gods in our first-ever musical season? Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, “Dragon Slayer.” With the swagger of a divine rock star, Apollo shares his triumphs, but when Apollo acts cruelly towards his twin sister Artemis, he must seek forgiveness – or risk the destruction of all of Olympus. Season Six: Theseus and Ariadne: King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, so Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. Minos expects his daughter Ariadne to watch as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim, changing everyone's fate. Season Five: Pandora: Zeus, king of the gods, commands Hephaestus to sculpt a beautiful woman out of clay, and orders each god to grant her a gift. While you may think you know Pandora's story, you’ve never heard it told this way before. Season Four: Prometheus: You’d think being able to see the future would be a gift – but Prometheus’s visions are never completely clear. When he glimpses a coming war that threatens the whole world, Prometheus must forge an unlikely alliance with the young Olympian Zeus. Season Three: Atalanta: A tiny newborn, abandoned in the forest, is adopted by a mama bear who raises her as her own. Guided by Artemis and Athena, the bear girl grows up wise and strong, a skilled archer ready for adventure. When she meets the greatest heroes in all Greece - who are none too happy to hunt alongside a girl - Atalanta surprises them all. Season Two: Demeter and Persephone: Persephone is eager to strike out on her own, but is suddenly pulled into the underworld and must find her power in the darkness. Her mother Demeter fights to bring her back to the sunlight, and nothing can grow. Can the Olympians stop fighting before humanity starves? Season One: Perseus: Young Perseus makes a rash promise to save his mother from the clutches of an evil king, and must strike out on a dangerous quest full of terrifying monsters, powerful gods, and a brave girl who will change our hero’s life forever. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, created & produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Julie Burstein, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater collective The TEAM, & directed by Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, & Josiah Davis. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Written by Nathan Yungerberg. Audio production & mix by John Melillo. Audio editing & sound design by David Schulman (S1), Yonatan Rekem (S2-6), Tessa Zitter (S2), and Julie Burstein (S7). Magdalini Giannikou composed our original music & songs, performed by Banda Magda. Song lyrics & vocal production by Malena Marcase, mixed & mastered by Tom Beuchel, score mixed & mastered by Luca Bordonaro. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations & is series humor consultant. Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Distribution by PRX. Since 1975, the Onassis Foundation has been dedicated to culture, community, & education, with projects that can effectively inspire social change and justice across borders. Learn more at www.onassis.org.

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Apollo & Artemis 7: “Back to back! Bows up! We’ll fight together, even if it is our last.”

2026-06-30 · 27 min · Season 7, episode 7

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.…
Look for Us!

2026-06-30 · 3 min

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,…
A Little Dissonance

2026-06-23 · 2 min

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…
Forgive Me, Artemis

2026-06-23 · 2 min

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…
Apollo & Artemis 6: “The seed of discord is planted, and chaos will reign!”

2026-06-16 · 30 min · Season 7, episode 6

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…
Keep You in the Night Sky

2026-06-15 · 3 min

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…
Apollo & Artemis 5: “All because of a giant”

2026-06-09 · 27 min · Season 7, episode 5

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…
Careful What You Wish For

2026-06-07 · 1 min

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…
Give Me That Golden Touch

2026-06-03 · 2 min

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…
Apollo & Artemis 4: “Careful what you wish for.”

2026-06-02 · 31 min · Season 7, episode 4

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…

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