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Hedwig and the Angry Inch 2014 - Articles Page 4

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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UP ON THE MARQUEE: Darren Criss Starring in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2015


Darren Criss, the breakout star of GLEE and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS will make his return to Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, for a limited 12-week engagement

#DarrenIsHedwig! Darren Criss In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Times Square Poster & New Social Media Tag
by Pat Cerasaro - April 23, 2015


Darren Criss is preparing for a glam Broadway return!

STAGE TUBE: Creators, Darren Criss and Rebecca Naomi Jones Share Love for HEDWIG
by Stage Tube - April 20, 2015


Click below to watch interviews with Mitchell and fellow creator Stephen Trask, as well as new stars Criss and Jones, all sharing their love for HEDWIG!

Darren Criss Sparkles In New HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Promo Video
by Pat Cerasaro - April 17, 2015


Darren Criss is gearing up for an ultra-glam Broadway return!

Rebecca Naomi Jones Joins HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH as 'Yitzhak' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015


Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival Hedwig and the Angry Inch welcomes Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot, Passing Strange) in the role of Yitzhak beginning tonight, April 14 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Photo Flash: Sultry Sparkle! Darren Criss Dons HEDWIG Makeup in New Poster
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015


As BWW previously reported, 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. Criss just unveiled a new photo of himself in full makeup for the role - check it out below!

TV: Darren Criss & Rebecca Naomi Jones Prep for Broadway Returns in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by TV - Press Previews - April 8, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 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. As previously announced John Cameron Mitchell will play his final performance as Hedwig on Sunday, April 26. Additionally, Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot, Passing Strange), will join the cast, in the role of Yitzhak, beginning Tuesday April 14 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). The new company just met the press and you can check out what they had to say on the big day below!

FREEZE FRAME: Darren Criss & Rebecca Naomi Jones Get Ready for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Walter McBride - April 8, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 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. As previously announced John Cameron Mitchell will play his final performance as Hedwig on Sunday, April 26. Additionally, Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot, Passing Strange), will join the cast, in the role of Yitzhak, beginning Tuesday April 14 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). The new company just met the press and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below. Check back later for complete coverage!

Darren Criss Raves About Lena Hall In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH & Poses With Other Hedwigs
by Pat Cerasaro - April 6, 2015


Darren Criss is already raving about the production featuring his ultra-glam Broadway return!

STAGE TUBE: Lena Hall Surprised Onstage By Her Former HEDWIGS!
by Robert Diamond - April 5, 2015


We're still trying to figure out what you call a set of HEDWIGs, but we think Lena Hall said it best onstage last night when she quipped 'I never thought I'd see all four of my husbands on one stage.' Now, we've got video!

Twitter Watch: Broadway's Next HEDWIG Stops by Lena Hall's Final Show
by BWW Staff - April 5, 2015


On Twitter Watch, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's official Twitter feed wrote 'Incoming Hedwig @DarrenCriss with outgoing Yitzhak @LenaRockerHall after her triumphant final performance '

Photo Coverage: Lena Hall's HEDWIGs ALL Return to Bid Her Farewell!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 5, 2015


Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Lena Hall played her final performance as Yitzhak last night April 4 and you could hear the screams down the street as each of her previous Hedwigs, including Andrew Rannells, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael C. Hall surprised her on stage (along with of course, John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask). Check out our photos below and make sure to check out BroadwayWorld's own dedication article, featuring a pictoral flashback of the star's journey with the show here!

STAGE TUBE: HEDWIG Fans Bid Lena Hall Farewell with Touching Messages
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 4, 2015


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Lena Hall plays her final performance as Yitzhak tonight, April 4. Below, watch a compilation of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH fans' heart-warming farewell messages to the Tony Award-winner!

In Performance: Tony Winner Lena Hall Sings 'Falling Slowly' from Upcoming Cafe Carlyle Show
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015


Today's New York Times In Performance video features the Tony Award-winning actress Lena Hall, with Watt White on guitar, performing “Falling Slowly,” the beautiful ballad from the film and Broadway show ONCE.

Neil Patrick Harris Congratulates HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH On One Year Anniversary
by Pat Cerasaro - March 30, 2015


Neil Patrick Harris looks back at his Tony Award-winning hit!

STAGE TUBE: HEDWIG's Darren Criss Is 'Hopelessly Devoted to You'
by Stage Tube - March 26, 2015


Broadway's next HEDWIG Darren Criss is anything but shy, and boy, does he commit! Below, watch the star lip sync to Laura Osnes' rendition of 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' from the 2007 GREASE revival cast album!

New Video Promo Announcing Darren Criss In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - March 18, 2015


Darren Criss is gearing up for an ultra-glam Broadway return!

Review Roundup: John Cameron Mitchell in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 16, 2015


Let's see what the critics had to say...

New Video Promo For John Cameron Mitchell In HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Pat Cerasaro - March 3, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell returns to his most famous role!

Tony-Winning HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Will Launch National Tour!
by Tyler Peterson - March 2, 2015


Following today's news that Rebecca Naomi Jones will succeed Lena Hall in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Tony-winning production will officially hit the road!

Anthony Rapp Would Reprise His Role in HEDWIG 'in a Millisecond'
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 28, 2015


A Twitter fan recently asked Anthony Rapp if he would consider reprising his role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, and he gave an enthusiastically affirmative answer.

BWW Asks - Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato: Who Should Be HEDWIG's Next Yitzhak?
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2015


While upcoming casting for Yitzhak will be announced in the coming weeks, BWW contemplates who would be the perfect actress to take over the role?

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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