VIDEO: Darren Criss Gives HEDWIG Makep-Up Tutorial, Talks Possible New Music

Darren Criss, who recently stepped into the starring role in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, stopped by Billboard.com to give a quick 'Hedwig' make-up lesson to Billboard editor Jason Lipshutz.

The actor also discusses LIFE AFTER Glee, and his post-Hedwig plans, including the possibilty of some new solo music on the way. Says Criss, "Eventually in time and place, I want to be able to paint as many colors with as large of a palette as possible. But just working on projects that I love -- I mean, Hedwig is a dream come true." Check out the exclusive video, courtesy of Billboard.

Criss will be appearing in Hedwig and the Angry Inch in a limited 12-week engagement at Broadway's Belasco Theatre.

Hedwig and The Angry Inch, with book by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed byMichael Mayer, has received rave reviews and is the winner of four TONY AWARDS including Best Musical Revival. It was also awarded Best Musical Revival by the Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The Grammy nominated Original Broadway Cast album for Hedwig and the Angry Inch is available from Atlantic Records.

The members of "The Angry Inch," Hedwig's band, are music director Justin Craig (guitar and keyboards), Matt Duncan (bass), Tim Mislock (guitar), and Peter Yanowitz (drums).

"Internationally ignored song stylist" Hedwig Robinson (Darren Criss) brings her fourth-wall-smashing rock and roll saga to New York to set the record straight about her life, her loves, and the BOTCHED operation that left her with that "angry inch."