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Tony-Winning HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Will Launch National Tour!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 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!

Breaking News: Rebecca Naomi Jones Will Succeed Lena Hall in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015


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

Anthony Rapp Would Reprise His Role in HEDWIG 'in a Millisecond'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 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 - Feb 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?

Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Depart HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2015


Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Tony Award winner Lena Hall will play her final performance as Yitzhak on Saturday, April 4. Hall created the role of Yitzhak at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) earning rave reviews for her performance being called 'excellent,' (New York Times), 'dazzling' (Harper's Bazaar), 'magnificent' (The Chicago Tribune), and 'simply wonderful' (The Hollywood Reporter).

Photo Flash: John Cameron Mitchell Returns to HEDWIG Tonight; New Shots!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell will returns to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway tonight, February 24, now that his knee injury has had time to heal. In honor of the occasion, check out new photos of him onstage as 'Hedwig' below!

BREAKING NEWS: And the Next HEDWIG is... Darren Criss!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2015


The breakout star of GLEE, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS and more - 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.

Michael C. Hall Covers HEDWIG for John Cameron Mitchell Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will return to Hedwig and the Angry Inch from tonight, February 17 - Saturday, February 21. John Cameron Mitchell will continue in the show through Saturday, February 14 and will then take a one week leave to attend to a knee injury. John will return as 'Hedwig' on Tuesday, February 24 through Sunday, April 26.

Michael C. Hall to Cover HEDWIG for John Cameron Mitchell Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2015


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will return to Hedwig and the Angry Inch from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21. John Cameron Mitchell will continue in the show through Saturday, February 14 and will then take a one week leave to attend to a knee injury. John will return as 'Hedwig' on Tuesday, February 24 through Sunday, April 26.

UPDATE: John Cameron Mitchell Will Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2015


As BroadwayWorld reported on Saturday, John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, injured his knee during the production's early show on Saturday night. He completed the performance, but was unable to perform the 10PM late show, as audience members were told when arriving. UPDATE: BroadwayWorld had just learned that the star will officially reurn to the show tonight for the scheduled 8PM performance.

UPDATE: John Cameron Mitchell Hopes to Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Tuesday After Knee Injury
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2015


Now according to the show's official Twitter page, the star is on the mend: '#JCM in good spirits. His knee being checked out by doctor. We hope he will return to Hedwig on Tuesday, our next scheduled performance.'

John Cameron Mitchell Injures Knee Mid-Performance, Forcing HEDWIG to Cancel Saturday's Late Show
by Robert Diamond - Feb 8, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, injured his knee during the production's early show on Saturday night. He completed the performance, but was unable to perform the 10PM late show, as audience members were told when arriving for the show. A production source tells us that the star was headed to the doctor last night, and we will share further updates as we can.

She's Here to Stay! John Cameron Mitchell Extends Return Run in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch, has extended his run in the acclaimed production by six weeks at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) due to popular demand. Tickets for Mitchell's run are now on sale through Sunday, April 26.

BWW Interviews: John Cameron Mitchell on Performing HEDWIG for 'Deeply Invested' Audiences & More!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2015


Today, John Cameron Mitchell speaks exclusively to BWW about the show's earliest incarnation, its current run and what's in store for a HEDWIG sequel.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Donates $200K to the Hetrick-Martin Institute
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2015


Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the hit musical revival and winner of four 2014 Tony Awards now playing at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street), is pleased to announce a third donation has been made to Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) as part of the show's ongoing partnership with the organization. This donation of $200,000 brings the total raised by Hedwig for HMI to $400,000 in less than one year.

He's Pulling the Wig Back Down from the Shelf! John Cameron Mitchell to Join HEDWIG on Broadway for 8 Weeks!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 20, 2014


It's been rumored since early in the new production's run -- and now it's official! Original star John Cameron Mitchell will return to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch, which they debuted in the 1998 hit Off-Broadway production. Mitchell will step into the role on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre starting Wednesday, January 21 for a strictly limited eight week engagement. Mitchell will join co-star and Tony Award winner Lena Hall who continues with the production as Yitzhak.

Michael C. Hall Extends Run in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall has extended his limited engagement in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Hall will play his final performance in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival on Sunday, January 18. Casting for the next Hedwig will be announced in the coming weeks.

Kuperman Brothers Star in Columbia Stages' OVER THERE, Running Now thru 10/18 at HERE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2014


Columbia Stages is proud to present OVER THERE, a playful drama by Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and f**king) and an allegory of competing ideologies set across both the Berlin Wall and consumer driven America.

Photo Flash: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Says Goodbye to Andrew Rannells Via Twitter
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014


Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (THE BOOK OF MORMON) plays his final performance as the title role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH today, October 12. The official HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Twitter shared a picture of Rannells from the show today.

Andrew Rannells Plays Final HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Performance Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014


Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (THE BOOK OF MORMON) will play his final performance as the title role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH today, October 12. Then Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will take over the role starting Thursday, October 16 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).HEDWIG will mark Hall's first musical theatre role in over a decade having previously made acclaimed runs in the Broadway productions of Cabaret and Chicago.

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