Haven Theatre's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Opens Tonight at Theater Wit

Haven Theatre Chicago presents the company's inaugural production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, beginning tonight, July 5 - August 11, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell, with lyrics and music by Stephen Trask is directed by Kyle Trentwith music direction by Kory Danielson. The newly formed Haven Theatre strives to conserve, renew and reinvent theatre traditions while providing ongoing support and mentorship to emerging artists.

The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Preview performances kick off tonight, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 at 6 p.m. Opening night is Monday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. Preview performance tickets are $20 and the all other tickets prices are $32. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.theaterwit.org or by calling the box office at 773.975.8150. For more information, visit www.haventheatrechicago.com.

The groundbreaking Obie-winning Off-Broadway smash Hedwig and the Angry Inch also won multiple awards for its hit film adaptation of the story of "internationally ignored song stylist" Hedwig Schmidt (Ryan Lanning). Hedwig, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock 'n' roll goddess, happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just "an angry inch." This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig (formerly known as Hansel) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band "The Angry Inch," including Yitzhak (played by Lauren Paris) and band members Kory Danielson (keyboard) Eric Engelson (drums), Nick David (guitar) and Zach Moore (bass). Using songs and monologues, Hedwig describes her life's search for "The Origin of Love" and her other half. It's a rocking ride, funny, touching and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.

The production team for Hedwig and the Angry Inch includes: Kyle Trent (director), Kory Danielson (music direction), Carol Cohen (producer/costume design), Garvin Jellison (production manager), Fernando Alvarez (stage manager) Devlyn Camp (asst. stage manager), Jenna Moran (sound designer), Kevin Fairbairn (sound engineer), Claire Chrzan (lighting designer), Cate Gillespie (dialect coach), Ben Dawson (set construction), and Nichole Wixom (make-up artist).

ABOUT DIRECTOR KYLE TRENT: Trent will be making his Chicago directorial debut with Haven Theatre. Having attended Columbia College, he has had the extreme privilege of being trained by theatre artists such as David Cromer, Kimberly Senior, Sean Graney, Joanie Schultz and Sheldon Patinkin. Previous directing credits include Michael John LaChiusa's Hello Again, Heights by Amy Fox and Dames at Sea.

ABOUT MUSICAL DIRECTOR KORY DANIELSON: Danielson studied Musical Theatre Performance at Columbia College Chicago where he worked on such shows as Bernarda Alba, Hello, Again, LaChiusa'sWild Party, The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee, Chicago, and others. Most recently, Danielson plays piano in the Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre production ofSmokey Joe's Café - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller at The Royal George Theatre and he served as assistant music director under Roberta Duchak forXanadu and Singin' in the Rain at Drury Lane Oakbrook. He also served as resident music director for Street Tempo Theatre's inaugural season, which included Little Shop of Horrors and Let My People Come. In Chicago, he has worked with Chicago Children's Theatre, Bailiwick, National Pastime Theatre, and with Hell in a Handbag (Trogg, Poseidon, Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer). At The Music Theatre Company he provided music direction the last two 48-Hour Musicals, Lucky Stiff in Concert, and the last two Young Artists' Programs including Zanna, Don't!.

Haven Theatre Chicago is proud to present the company's inaugural production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, July 5 - August 11, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell, with lyrics and music by Stephen Trask is directed by Kyle Trent with music direction by Kory Danielson. The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m Preview performances areFriday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 at 6 p.m. Opening night is Monday, July 8 at 730 p.m. Preview performance tickets are $20 and the all other tickets prices are $32. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.theaterwit.org or by calling the box office at 773.975.8150.

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