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Hedwig and the Angry Inch 2014 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
1 hour and 35 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: April 22, 2014
Closing: September 13, 2015

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY

John Cameron Mitchell stars on Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Mitchell and Stephen Trask's landmark American musical, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening). Heartbreaking and wickedly funny, this raucously entertaining show has inspired a generation.

Brilliantly innovative and raucously entertaining, Hedwig has inspired a generation. The show was called "the Best Rock Musical Ever" by Rolling Stone and "the most exciting rock score written for the theatre since, oh, ever," by Time Magazine.

Winner of the 2014 Best Musical Revival Tony Award.


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Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Depart HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2015


Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Tony Award winner Lena Hall will play her final performance as Yitzhak on Saturday, April 4. Hall created the role of Yitzhak at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) earning rave reviews for her performance being called 'excellent,' (New York Times), 'dazzling' (Harper's Bazaar), 'magnificent' (The Chicago Tribune), and 'simply wonderful' (The Hollywood Reporter).

Photo Flash: John Cameron Mitchell Returns to HEDWIG Tonight; New Shots!
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell will returns to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway tonight, February 24, now that his knee injury has had time to heal. In honor of the occasion, check out new photos of him onstage as 'Hedwig' below!

First Poster Revealed Announcing Darren Criss In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - February 18, 2015


Darren Criss is preparing for an ultra-glam Broadway return!

Try and Tear Him Down! Meet Broadway's Newest HEDWIG - Darren Criss!
by Tyler Peterson - February 17, 2015


With the news exciting GLEE, 'HOW TO SUCCEED,' and theatre fans all around, BWW welcomes Criss back to Broadway with highlights from his' stellar and ever-growing career below!

BREAKING NEWS: And the Next HEDWIG is... Darren Criss!
by Robert Diamond - February 17, 2015


The breakout star of GLEE, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS and more - Darren Criss will return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, for a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, April 29 at the Belasco Theatre.

Michael C. Hall Covers HEDWIG for John Cameron Mitchell Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will return to Hedwig and the Angry Inch from tonight, February 17 - Saturday, February 21. John Cameron Mitchell will continue in the show through Saturday, February 14 and will then take a one week leave to attend to a knee injury. John will return as 'Hedwig' on Tuesday, February 24 through Sunday, April 26.

Flashback: Michael C. Hall Puts the Wig Back On as He Returns to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Next Week!
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will return to Hedwig and the Angry Inch from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21. John Cameron Mitchell will continue in the show through Saturday, February 14 and will then take a one week leave to attend to a knee injury. John will return as 'Hedwig' on Tuesday, February 24 through Sunday, April 26. In honor of his return, BroadwayWorld flashes back to Hall's run in the show below!

Michael C. Hall to Cover HEDWIG for John Cameron Mitchell Next Week
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will return to Hedwig and the Angry Inch from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21. John Cameron Mitchell will continue in the show through Saturday, February 14 and will then take a one week leave to attend to a knee injury. John will return as 'Hedwig' on Tuesday, February 24 through Sunday, April 26.

STAGE TUBE: HEDWIG's Lena Hall Performs 'Sober' at BROADWAY SINGS P!NK
by Stage Tube - February 11, 2015


Broadway Sings, the concert series honoring pop stars with a Broadway twist, concluded its seventh installment on Sunday, January 25, at (le) Poisson Rouge. Some of Broadway's brightest talents sang completely new arrangements of the hits of pop superstar P!NK, accompanied by a 10-piece band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the singer's greatest songs. Click below to watch Tony-winning HEDWIG star Lena Hall perform 'Sober' at the concert!

UPDATE: John Cameron Mitchell Will Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2015


As BroadwayWorld reported on Saturday, John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, injured his knee during the production's early show on Saturday night. He completed the performance, but was unable to perform the 10PM late show, as audience members were told when arriving. UPDATE: BroadwayWorld had just learned that the star will officially reurn to the show tonight for the scheduled 8PM performance.

UPDATE: John Cameron Mitchell Hopes to Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Tuesday After Knee Injury
by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2015


Now according to the show's official Twitter page, the star is on the mend: '#JCM in good spirits. His knee being checked out by doctor. We hope he will return to Hedwig on Tuesday, our next scheduled performance.'

John Cameron Mitchell Injures Knee Mid-Performance, Forcing HEDWIG to Cancel Saturday's Late Show
by Robert Diamond - February 8, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, injured his knee during the production's early show on Saturday night. He completed the performance, but was unable to perform the 10PM late show, as audience members were told when arriving for the show. A production source tells us that the star was headed to the doctor last night, and we will share further updates as we can.

She's Here to Stay! John Cameron Mitchell Extends Return Run in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Nicole Rosky - February 5, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch, has extended his run in the acclaimed production by six weeks at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) due to popular demand. Tickets for Mitchell's run are now on sale through Sunday, April 26.

John Cameron Mitchell Sees HEDWIG Sequel as 'Darker' Miniseries
by TV News Desk - February 2, 2015


In an interview about his return to Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch in the title role, John Cameron Mitchell touched on the possibility of a HEDWIG sequel.

John Cameron Mitchell Discusses Returning To HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - February 2, 2015


The original Hedwig returns at last!

Photo Coverage: John Cameron Mitchell Debuts in Broadway's HEDWIG
by Walter McBride - January 22, 2015


Last night, original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, returned to the role he co-created with Stephen Trask for a limited eight week run opposite, Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak.

Photo Flash: She's Back! First Look at John Cameron Mitchell in HEDWIG on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell returns to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musicalHedwig and The Angry Inch, which they debuted in the 1998 hit Off-Broadway production. Mitchell appears alongside Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak, for a strictly limited eight week engagement. Scroll down for a first look at Mitchell in costume and onstage!

Up on the Marquee: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH with John Cameron Mitchell!
by Walter McBride - January 22, 2015


Original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, returns to the role he co-created with Stephen Trask for eight weeks, beginning tonight, January 21, opposite Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak. Below, check out the new marquee!

FREEZE FRAME Exclusive: John Cameron Mitchell Preps for Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Walter McBride - January 21, 2015


Original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, returns to the role he co-created with Stephen Trask for eight weeks, beginning tonight, January 21, opposite Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak. Below, check out an exclusive photo of Mitchell as he preps for his opening night!

John Cameron Mitchell Returns to the Stage as HEDWIG Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015


Original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, returns to the role he co-created with Stephen Trask for eight weeks, beginning tonight, January 21, opposite Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak.

Photo Flash: HEDWIG Star John Cameron Mitchell's Eyes Gaze Out from the Belasco
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2015


Original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, will return to the role he co-created with Stephen Trask for eight weeks this January, opposite Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak. HEDWIG just posted a photo of the 'new eyes' being hung outside the Belasco - check it out below!

Photo Flash: HEDWIG Goes Vintage with New Promo Collage Featuring John Cameron Mitchell
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015


Original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, will return to the role he co-created with Stephen Trask for eight weeks this January, opposite Tony Award winner Lena Hall, who continues with the production as Yitzhak. HEDWIG just unveiled some vintage promo art for Mitchell's return, and you can check it out below!

Hedwig and the Angry Inch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and what's the order?
Tear Me Down
The Origin of Love
Sugar Daddy
Angry Inch
Wig in a Box
Wicked Little Town
The Long Grift
Hedwig's Lament
Exquisite Corpse
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch History

Other Productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch

1998   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2005   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2006   New York Benefit Performance
New York
2007   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
US Tour Broadway National Tour
US Tour

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Neil Patrick Harris
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Mayer
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Neil Patrick Harris
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Lena Hall
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Neil Patrick Harris
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Kevin Adams
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2014 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Arianne Phillips
2014 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Mayer
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Neil Patrick Harris
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lena Hall
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Patrick Catullo
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Shubert Organization
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Eric Schnall
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stacey Mindich
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Martian Entertainment
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Sharon Karmazin
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Ruth Hendel
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Colin Callender
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Paula Marie Black
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Raise the Roof
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Latitude Link
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Barbara Whitman
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jayne Baron Sherman
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical David Binder
2014 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2014 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Julian Crouch
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Tim O'Heir

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