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Hedwig and the Angry Inch 2014 - Articles Page 2

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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Photo Flash: Alan Cumming Visits Darren Criss in Final HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Performance
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 19, 2015


Alan Cumming came to see Darren Criss take his final bow in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway this afternoon. Following the show, Cumming took a selfie with Criss in the GLEE star's dressing room. Cumming tweeted, (@Alancumming) 'Just saw @DarrenCriss rock it again in @HedwigOnBway. Bravo wee D, bravo!!' Check out the pic below!

Photo Flash: GLEE's Harry Shum Jr. Visits Darren Criss At HEDWIG
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 19, 2015


GLEE's Harry Shum Jr. went to see fellow GLEE alum Darren Criss perform in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH during his last weekend playing the title role on Broadway. Shum took to Instagram to share a pic of the friends' reunion. Check out the photo of the GLEE guys below!

Darren Criss Plays Final HEDWIG Performance Today; Taye Diggs to Step in Next
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 19, 2015


Darren Criss will conclude his limited 12-week engagement in Broadway's HEDIWG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, today, July 19.

Behind The Scenes Video Of Darren Criss's Sexy Photo Shoot For Broadway Style Guide
by Pat Cerasaro - July 15, 2015


Get a look at a sexy photo shoot with Darren Criss!

John Cameron Mitchell Wants to See Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake Take on HEDWIG
by Jessica Showers - July 8, 2015


Pop stars Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake are being summoned to Broadway!

Outfest 2015 Honors HEDWIG's John Cameron Mitchell Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2015


BroadwayWorld can't think of a more deserving stage maven! Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator and star and 2015 Special Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell is this year's Outfest Achievement Award recipient. The presentation will take place before the festival's opening night screening of TIG tonight, July 9, in Los Angeles.

VIDEO: Taye Diggs Talks HEDWIG on 'Live': 'I Will Be Amazing, But I'm Petrified'
by Caryn Robbins - July 6, 2015


Taye Diggs stopped by 'Live with Kelly and Michael' to talk about the physical demands of playing HEDWIG.

VIDEO: Taye Diggs on Crossing the Line with HEDWIG Jokes: 'No One Likes to Offend Anyone'
by Caryn Robbins - July 2, 2015


The actor spoke with ET this week about recent controversial remarks made in character by current HEDWIG, Darren Criss about Caitlyn Jenner.

Photo Coverage: There's a New Hedwig in Town! Taye Diggs Preps for His Return to Broadway!
by Walter McBride - July 1, 2015


Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking over the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will play a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Hedwig will mark Diggs' first New York stage role since the 2005 revival of A Soldier's Play. Diggs met the press today and you can go inside the special day below!

STAGE TUBE: Taye Diggs Chats Son's Reaction to HEDWIG Makeup and More!
by Stage Tube - June 30, 2015


Taye Diggs recently spoke with ET about playing 'Hedwig', his son's reaction to his glittery makeup and more - click below to watch the interview!

TV: Taye Diggs Preps for His Turn in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Nicole Rosky - June 30, 2015


Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking over the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will play a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Hedwig will mark Diggs' first New York stage role since the 2005 revival of A Soldier's Play. Diggs met the press today and you can go inside the special day below!

FREEZE FRAME: Taye Diggs Preps for His Return to Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Walter McBride - June 30, 2015


Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking over the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will play a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Hedwig will mark Diggs' first New York stage role since the 2005 revival of A Soldier's Play. Diggs met the press today and you can check out a photo preview from the special day below!

UPDATE: More BWW Readers Weigh In On Darren Criss' Apology for Recent Caitlyn Jenner Comment
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2015


BroadwayWorld readers have since shared their reaction to the incident, weighing in on BWW's Facebook page. Several of their responses follow

Outfest 2015 to Honor HEDWIG's John Cameron Mitchell
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2015


BroadwayWorld can't think of a more deserving stage maven! Variety writes that Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator and star and 2015 Special Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell is this year's Outfest Achievement Award recipient.

Photo Flash: Taye Diggs Gets Glam for Return to Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2015


Taye Diggs will make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch next month - and PEOPLE has debuted the first, exclusive shot of the stage and screen vet all glammed up for the highly-coveted role. Check it out below!

HEDWIG's Darren Criss & Rebecca Naomi Jones to Appear at New York Pride Parade
by Tyler Peterson - June 23, 2015


The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), the nation's oldest and largest LGBTQ youth service organization, is pleased to announce an ongoing partnership with Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch for the New York City Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2015. This partnership aims to celebrate LGBTQ youth and will feature actors Darren Criss and Rebecca Naomi Jones on the HMI parade float alongside HMI youth members who will walk during the parade.

Darren Criss Talks Self-Penned 'This Time' Written For GLEE
by Pat Cerasaro - June 17, 2015


Darren Criss talks GLEE!

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
Midnight Radio

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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