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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Why see Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Winner of Four Tonys

John Cameron Mitchell's rock 'n' roll musical will be strutting out on tour in October 2016 after electrifying Broadway. Inspired by the music of David Bowie and Lou Reed, this show is a glam-rock odyssey that follows the exploits of transgender singer Hedwig (played by Euan Morton), a rebellious force of nature who has gone down as one of musical theatre's most powerful characters. Brilliantly exploring issues of gender politics, Hedwig is first and foremost an insanely vibrant and full-throttle musical marvel.

This latest production of Hedwig burst onto Broadway in 2014, with Neil Patrick Harris in the lead role. Numerous a-list talent donned Hedwig's tights over the course of the run, including Michael C. Hall, Taye Diggs and the creator himself, John Cameron Mitchell. Defying all expectations, the show won four Tony Awards and extended long past its initial 16 week run, eventually closing in September 2015 after a total of 18 months!

What IS Hedwig About?

Hedwig is a rock 'n' roll musical about a fictional rock 'n' roll called The Angry Inch. They're led by an outrageous transgender singer named Hedwig, formerly a German 'slip of a girlyboy' named Hansel, who had a sex-change operation in order to escape from East Berlin as a married woman. The story is told from Hedwig's perspective as the audience "follows" her and her band as they tour the country in the shadow of rockstar Tommy Gnosis, with Hedwig relating her lifestory and her thwarted dreams of rock stardom.

Key Information

Audience

This show may be inappropriate for 12 and under due to strong language and adult themes.

Run Time

100 minutes with no intermission

Dates

Finished Mar 5, 2017

Cast

Euan Morton as Hedwig
Hannah Corneau as Yitzhak
Mason Alexander Park as Standby for Hedwig
Shannon Conley as Standby for Yitzhak
Dylan Fusillo as Standby for Schlatko
Matt Katz-Bohen as Standby for Skszp, Jacek and Krzyzhtoff

Hedwig's Band:

Justin Craig (Guitar & Keyboards)
Matt Duncan (Bass)
Tim Mislock (Guitar)
Peter Yanowitz (Drums)

Creative

Book by John Cameron Mitchell
Music, Lyrics and Orchestrations by Stephen Trask

Awards

The 2014 Broadway production won the following awards:

2014 TONY AWARDS

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Neil Patrick Harris
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Lena Hall
Best Lighting Design of a Musical

2014 DRAMA DESK AWARD WINS

Outstanding Revival of a Musical

Reviews

Customer reviews

3 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

jackie wedes

Hedwig

This show was outstanding. I loved the way they told the story. The acting was excellent and so was the music. I can't wait to see it again, Friday March 3rd! Splendid cast and musicians. Hedwig you are amazing! My husband enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for a fabulous show! I call that unconditional love. ... Read more

Arlene Bryer

Exceptional talent

I thought the actor who played Hedwig was exceptional as was his "husband" Yitzhak. I loved it! My opinion - not appropriate for kids - lots of overt sexual jokes and actions. ... Read more

Bill S. from Wayne, PA

Hedeig and the Angry Inch

So glad I grabbed the opportunity to catch this show! Rarely will you see a musical and dramatic/comedic performance that so perfectly complement each other. At its conclusion you'll fully understand why there couldn't be an intermission--- The stage, cast, your body and mind rock for 90 minutes. Nonstop. You'll feel happily and sadly drained., "What a f_____ show!!!" ... Read more
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