Hedwig and the Angry Inch Tour 2016 - Articles Page 7

Run Time:
1 hour and 40 minutes with 1 intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: October 4, 2016
Closing: July 03, 2017

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - - US Tour History , Info & More

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John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's landmark American musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH took Broadway by storm 2014-15. The record-breaking production ran for over 500 triumphant performances and won 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Six stars stepped into Hedwig's golden boots: Neil Patrick Harris, Andrew Rannells, Michael C. Hall, John Cameron Mitchell, Darren Criss and Taye Diggs. Michael Mayer’s groundbreaking production introduced HEDWIG to a new generation of fans, and soon audiences across the US will be able to experience the musical phenomenon when the National Tour launches in San Francisco on October 4, 2016.


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VIDEO: Nicholas Japaul Bernard of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Uncovers Seattle's Magic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022


The beauty of Seattle takes center stage in actor Nicholas Japaul Bernard's video tour of the city. The multi-talented artist is the newest Seattleite to be featured in Visit Seattle's I Know a Place campaign. 

Olney Theatre Center Cancels Remaining Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2021


Olney Theatre Center has announced that all remaining performances of Disney's Beauty and the Beast have been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests in the company. Affected patrons should contact the Box Office.

Kyle Taylor Parker's 'Broadway Soul Vol. 2' Eligible for 2022 GRAMMYS
by Michael Major - Oct 29, 2021


In Vol. 2, Parker returns with a new, eclectic, collection of Broadway classics reimagined, from musicals as diverse as Hedwig and the Angry Inch, South Pacific, A Chorus Line, The Wiz, Follies, The Music Man and more, all filtered through the sound of a queer artist of color. Listen to the album now!

VIDEO: HEDWIG Creators John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask Release First Song in 20 Years 'Nation of One'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2021


The creators of Hedwig and the Angry Inch have reunited to release their first song in 20 years! The song is off of John Cameron Mitchel's album NEW AMERICAN DREAM.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Sets 20th Anniversary Virtual Reunion Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2021


Hosted by Broadway Singer Peppermint, join us to hear the stories and meet the cast and crew that personify the joy of “the family you choose” as they celebrate Hedwig and the Angry Inch and trace the development and design of the iconic genderqueer East German glam-rock diva. 

VIDEO: Watch a HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2021


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!  Get your wigs OUT of their boxes because Neil Patrick Harris and Lena Hall are in the house! These two rockstar performers will talk about transforming into their iconic “Hedwig” characters, donning those outrageous costumes, and some of their most memorable moments on stage and on tour. The Paula Kaminsky Davis Charitable Foundation will generously match all donations made during this show, up to $7,500!

Wake Up With BWW 6/2: PASS OVER Will Be the First Broadway Show to Return This August, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2021


Today's top stories: Pass Over will be the first Broadway show to perform post-pandemic, Jordan Fisher will return to Dear Evan Hansen, and more!

BKLYN - THE MUSICAL, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, ON THE TOWN & More Available to Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021


Leading the slate on June 1st is Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell's vibrant rock odyssey film Hedwig and The Angry Inch and On the Town, starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin as three fun-loving sailors who have 24 hours of shore leave in New York City and want to make every second count.

Tony & Grammy Winner Michael Cerveris' Loose Cattle Shares 'Filling Space'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 1, 2021


Kimberly Kaye cut her teeth on the road, traveling the Warped Tour circuit as a member of a ska band before shifting her attention to roots music, with a recent detour directing and co-starring in a wildly successful revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch in New Orleans.

UN DIA COMO HOY: Se estrenaba HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH en Broadway
by Núria Pedret - Apr 22, 2021


Un día como hoy se estrenó el aclamadísimo musical en el Belasco Theatre, con la presencia de Neil Patrick Harris.

Vin Shambry and Leah Yorkston to Star in THE MUSIC MAN Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021


The musical that celebrates the power of transformation is the focus of the next PCS Remix: Staged Reading series. The Music Man Staged Reading will be presented virtually on May 7 and May 8, with live performances broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Wake Up With BWW 4/20: Rob Roth Steps Down After Email in Support of Rudin Goes Public, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2021


Today's top stories: director Rob Roth is stepping down from the Beauty and the Beast UK tour after an email he wrote in support of Scott Rudin went public.

John Cameron Mitchell Will Play Joe Exotic in New NBC Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 19, 2021


In 1998, Mitchell wrote (along with composer Stephen Trask) and starred in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, an Obie Award-winning off-Broadway rock musical about a genderqueer East German rock musician chasing after an ex-lover who plagiarized her songs.

VIDEO: Darren Criss Performs 'Running Around' on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 14, 2021


Late Late Show music guest Darren Criss shares a very special performance of 'Running Around' featuring Este Haim, Charlene Kaye and The Pocket Queen.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 22- HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2021


On this day in 2014, Neil Patrick Harris returned to Broadway in John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's Hedwig and the Angry Inch!

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 9- with Marisha Wallace, Lena Hall, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2021


Today (April 9) in live streaming: Marisha Wallace chats on Clubhouse, an Easter Bonnet celebration on Stars in the House, Lena Hall in concert, and more!

Musical Theatre Returns to Israel With HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2021


These past two weeks, the long awaited premiere production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch has begun previews in Tel Aviv, marking the first musical production returning to the Israeli stage.

Lena Hall's Obsessed Concert Series Returns April 9 with the Music of Heart
by Team BWW - Mar 22, 2021


Lena Hall’s popular Obsessed series is back on April 9 at 7pm EST celebrating the band Heart! Songs include Barracuda, Alone, What About Love, Magic Man, Heartless, Even It Up, and more.

Get a First Look At Matan Anchisi's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Costume
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2021


Following a year-worth of anticipation, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is finally getting started in Israel, and we've got a first look at the costume of the iconic character.

LISTEN: Lena Hall Joins THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021


From the non-stop nature of a Broadway performer's life, to the slower pace of TV, Lena Hall opens up about her struggles as an artist during the pandemic, and the importance of stopping to “look back and realize how far you have come” on your way to your goals. 

BWW Feature: Black History In The Making
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 25, 2021


If you love looking back at Ella, Lady Day, Sassy and The Queen then consider how much you will love looking forward with Norm, Natalie, Latrice and La Tanya. This time history pays it forward.

Rave On Productions Opens The Omaha Series With HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021


Billy McGuigan's company, Rave On Productions, will debut the first show in The Omaha Series this weekend with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, performing a limited run at The Waiting Room in Benson. The Omaha Series is made up of four rock-musicals performed in a variety of venues around the Omaha Area.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Comes to The Waiting Room Lounge
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2021


Hedwig and the Angry Inch will come to The Waiting Room Lounge as part of the Omaha Series. Hedwig features music and lyrics by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, and is directed by Kimberly Faith Hickman.

Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen As Trio Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Release 'Cruel World'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 9, 2020


Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum have released the second track from their forthcoming debut album, putting their own avant-garde spin on Phantogram’s “Cruel World.” 

John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask Respond to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Casting Controversy, Saying Anyone Should Be Allowed to Play the Role
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2020


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Sydney season of Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been postponed following controversy surrounding the casting of Hugh Sheridan in the lead role. Now, the show's creators, John Cameron Mitchell and writer Stephen Trask, have responded to the controversy, stating that Hedwig is not a trans character, and the role does not need to be played by a trans person.

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

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