Photo Flash: First Look at Ryan Lanning, Lauren Paris and More in Haven Theatre's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Haven Theatre Chicago presents the company's inaugural production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, now running through 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. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

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).

Photo Credit: Barbara Danielson