Up on the Marquee: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH with Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs just took over the title role in Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, making his return to the Great White Way after a decade-long hiatus. Diggs stars in the acclaimed musical for a limited 12-week engagement. He takes over from Darren Criss, who just finished his run on July 19 at the Belasco Theatre.

Hedwig will mark Diggs' first New York stage role since the 2005 revival of A SOLDIER'S PLAY. This summer, he has been in production for the second season of Steven Bochco's crime drama "Murder in the First," which premiered last month on TNT. Recently, Diggs completed production on the musical comedy ONE SHOT, alongside Topher Grace. The film is about a failed star turned stage manager (Grace) who must wrangle the eccentric cast and crew of a new production to save the show'sopening night. Diggs will play the role of Malcolm.

He made his Broadway debut in 1994 in the Tony Award-winning revival of CAROUSEL. Soon after, he landed the role of Benny in in the landmark musical RENT, a role he recreated in the 2005 film version. Diggs other New York stage credits include CHICAGO, WICKED, and Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY. His many film and television credits include HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK, GO, CHICAGO, THE BEST MAN, its follow-up THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY, and six seasons on ABC's hit drama "Private Practice." In 2009, he was honored for his role with the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards. Diggs has created memorable characters in multiple guest appearances on hit television shows including "Ally McBeal" "Will & Grace," "Ed," "The West Wing," "New York Undercover," and "Law & Order."

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, with book by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed by Michael Mayer, also stars Rebecca Naomi Jones as Yitzhak. The production has received rave reviews and is winner of four 2014 Tony Awards and won Best Musical Revival by the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The Grammy nominated Original Broadway Cast album for Hedwig and the Angry Inch is available from Atlantic Records.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee for Taye Diggs Debut Performance In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at the Belasco Theatre on July 22, 2015 in New York City.