Hedwig after Taye
Hedwig after Taye
Alex M
Broadway Star Joined: 11/16/13
#1Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 12:48am
I know its early for speculation.... but why not? I thought that it really had a chance of closing once Taye left but judging by his opening being sold out i guess not. Who do you think the next hedwig will be?
#2Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 2:18am
The rumors I've been hearing from here and also some closely-affiliated friends is that Alan Cumming will be the final Hedwig come October and it will close in January.
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#3Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 4:49am
"The rumors I've been hearing from here and also some closely-affiliated friends is that Alan Cumming will be the final Hedwig come October and it will close in January."
Alan Cumming? Isn't he a bit mature to be playing Hedwig?
#4Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 6:46am
""The rumors I've been hearing from here and also some closely-affiliated friends is that Alan Cumming will be the final Hedwig come October and it will close in January."
Alan Cumming? Isn't he a bit mature to be playing Hedwig?
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He is two years younger then JCM.
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smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#5Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 6:48am
Since he's only a bit younger than JCM, I wonder if they'll modify the show. We don't need another knee brace. Otherwise I'm sure he'll be terrific
timrobb1414
Swing Joined: 11/16/12
#6Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 6:58amJust wondering, why would it close in January? If they are paying the bills and making some cash, I would suspect it will continue to play. Unless I am missing something?
Jamie Pierce
Leading Actor Joined: 5/11/04
#7Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 7:55am
But I'm also hearing the rumor that Alan Cumming is tapped to open Hedwig in the West End.
I've said this elsewhere on the board but my vote for next in line is Jonathan Groff. I previously thought he was all wrong for it but after seeing him in Hamilton - it's a totally different color on him. He always plays so sweet and earnest, I loved seeing him as a total bitch while displaying excellent comedic skills. Plus, there's the Midnight Radio "costume" 
Hamilton22
Broadway Star Joined: 7/18/15
#9Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 10:22am
I would think a cardboard cut out of Marilyn Monroe would be a more boring choice. Or maybe a chair.
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#10Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 10:29am
Well, we know Alan Cumming can do the German accent.
bfreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/6/11
#11Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 10:30am
I would love to see Alan Cumming as Hedwig. Why would that be boring? It would be something exciting and daring for him. Yes I could see comparisons between him as Hedwig and him as the Emcee but in reality they are two completely different characters with different mentalities and souls. With Alan Cumming at the helm, I would imagine it would be a beautiful Hedwig with something we've never seen before. I really hope these rumors are true.
#12Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 11:03am
If he does Hedwig in the UK, maybe it will be more successful last time around. Hope so.
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#13Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 11:17am
Seems likely it'll be Alan Cumming for 12 weeks. Though I haven't heard if the show plans to close with Cumming in January.
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#14Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 11:23am
Cumming is a logical choice, but I have to say the idea doesn't really excite me. He's certainly capable and I think will handle the role with no problem. I just think that his take will be very similar to JCM's but without JCM's special magic. Not a horrible idea, but not revolutionary.
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#15Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 11:39am
Unable to confirm anything about Cumming or a potential replacement, but can confirm that the show will definitely be around beyond October after Taye has already left.
#16Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 12:02pm
Cummings is definitely a safe and obvious choice. I'd rather see someone not known for this type of a role. I'm trying to score tix to see Taye Diggs in this, but I don't want to go until he settles in to the role a bit more. It seems from the feedback on the boards that there is much to be worked out still.
#17Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 12:03pm
Obvious, maybe. Easy choice, sure. But man alive, would I ever queue up to that box office in a heartbeat. I love Alan Cumming. I'd loved him for years since I interned with RTC while he was in Cabaret.
#18Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 12:04pm
It's been enough years since the Ally Sheedy disaster to think about an actress as Hedwig.
To really shake things up, I say they go with Lena Hall as Hedwig. Can you imagine her sinking her teeth into the role and her take on the songs.
However for box office reasons, they might try to go with a "name" if they are available. Lady Gaga or someone of that ilk. Gwen Stefani, etc.
Not that she would do it now, but I would love to see PINK give it a shot.
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ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#19Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 2:08pm
How do they approach the Tommy scenes when Hedwig is played by a woman? No issues to me with a topless woman on stage but it could be be a little confusing with Tommy supposed to be male if Tommy has breasts.
I think Gaga could really be interesting if she can act. No idea if she can.
Will definitely see it if Alan Cumming is in it.
#20Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 2:15pm
I think Jane said with Ally Sheedy the bandaged her breasts
RussT2
Understudy Joined: 3/12/15
#21Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 3:51pm
"The rumors I've been hearing from here and also some closely-affiliated friends is that Alan Cumming will be the final Hedwig come October and it will close in January."
Updated On: 7/23/15 at 03:51 PM
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Stand-by Joined: 2/17/10
Jamie Pierce
Leading Actor Joined: 5/11/04
#23Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 3:55pm
Does no one else share my Groff enthusiasm?? Think of the vocals! Think of the booty shorts, people!
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#24Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 3:57pm
"Cummings is definitely a safe and obvious choice. I'd rather see someone not known for this type of a role. I'm trying to score tix to see Taye Diggs in this, but I don't want to go until he settles in to the role a bit more. It seems from the feedback on the boards that there is much to be worked out still."
His name is Alan Cumming.
I think it would be a great choice!
RussT2
Understudy Joined: 3/12/15
#25Hedwig after Taye
Posted: 7/23/15 at 3:58pm
Not that there's a snowballs chance in hell of it happening, but IMHO a great HEDWIG could be Joseph Gordon Levitt.
