John Cameron Mitchell News

Neil Patrick Harris will return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the musical with text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, and in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, he revealed that he is already preparing for the role. On his recent weight loss, he commented: 'As Barney I'm all shoulders and arms and chest, but as Hedwig I'll be all legs and butt and back. Like Cyd Charisse.'

This week at Joe's Pub at The Public, September 16-22, features performances by ELVIRA KURT IN WORD*ROCK*&SWORD WOMEN OF COMEDY, MEN IN BLAZERS, JANN KLOSE / BARNABY BRIGHT, JOEY ARIAS, JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND, and STARSKY + COX.

Cult sensation DINA MARTINA returns to New York on September 26 with DINA MARTINA: A DOUR PALETTE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. After attaining cult status in her native town of Seattle and touring nationally, Martina's official New York debut in 2005 sold out in minutes. Her follow-up shows have left jaded audiences (including Michael Stipe, Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Matt Stone, John Cameron Mitchell, Margaret Cho, Bruce Vilanch, Joyce Dewitt, and Jeff Stryker -- a list as strange has her shows) stunned and clamoring for more.

Neil Patrick Harris' return to Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the musical with text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed by Michael Mayer, will open Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) with previews beginning Saturday, March 29.

This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, September 3-8, will feature KINAN AZMEH, LOS HACHEROS, TELLY SAVALAS LIVE!, MIKE DAISEY, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, JAY BRANNAN, and PHYLLIS CHEN.

Noted British actor and BAFTA Award winner Rhys Ifans (The Amazing Spider-Man, Notting Hill) is the most recent actor to join the cast of the SHOWTIME comedy pilot TRENDING DOWN.

This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, August 12-18, will feature TREVOR BACHMAN, ARIANA DEBOSE, RABBIT & THE HARE, INCOMING! THE PUBLIC THEATER'S UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, FREEDY JOHNSTON, HEATHER CHRISTIAN & THE ARBORNAUTS, ALFIE BOE, CHAMPAGNE JERRY, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, THE HOT SARDINES, THE MARIO OPERA, NICK GARRIE, BLAKE WHYTE, and RAISIN GIRL: BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR TORI AMOS.

Legendary director/performer John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and sensational cabaret goddess Mx. Justin VivIan Bond (Shortbus) headline the third annual 'Out in the Woods' Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) music festival at Easton Mountain Retreat Center in the beautiful rolling hills of upstate New York today, August 10th.

Opening the season is Lillian Hellman's brilliant 1934 play, The Children's Hour. Bullying, sexual confusion and suicide provide the basis to this dark piece. A show written 79 years ago, yet so poignant to our current state.

In a clip from tonight's CONAN on TBS, guest Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) talks about his nerves approaching his role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway; Conan warns Harris to eschew the use of duct tape on his junk. Click below to watch the segment!

The DOOGIE HOWSER turned Broadway turned How I Met Your Mother star recently spoke with USA Weekend about taking on the role of Hedwig on the Great White Way in the Spring of 2014, and what it means for him, as well as his career.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Two shows called 'Whistle,' plus 'Superman,' 'Hedwig,' 'Seussical,' 'All Shook Up,' '9 To 5' and 'Teen Beach Movie,' a trip to England and the latest in summer concerts!

Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its annual Creative Producing Labs and Creative Producing Summit, both held the week of July 29 at the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. These activities are part of the Institute's year-round Creative Producing Initiative, which encompasses a series of Labs, Fellowships and other events that support independent producers.

Neil Patrick Harris will star in the Broadway premiere of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH in the Spring of 2014. The remaining creative team members, additional casting, and the theatre will be confirmed at a later date, but the production will be directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer. Click below to hear Harris' talk about prepping for the Broadway gig!

BEACH's new full-length album, In Us We Trust is an indie-electro rock project fronted by Karen Mould--the artist also known as Bitch, and her electric violin.

Legendary director/performer John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and sensational cabaret goddess Mx. Justin Vivian Bond (Shortbus) will headline the third annual 'Out in the Woods' Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) music festival at Easton Mountain Retreat Center in the beautiful rolling hills of upstate New York on August 10th. Scroll down for a look at this year's performers!

Haven Theatre Chicago presents the company's inaugural production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, now running through August 11, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell, with lyrics and music by Stephen Trask is directed by Kyle Trentwith music direction by Kory Danielson. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Haven Theatre Chicago presents the company's inaugural production, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, now running through August 11, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell, with lyrics and music by Stephen Trask is directed by Kyle Trentwith music direction by Kory Danielson. The newly formed Haven Theatre strives to conserve, renew and reinvent theatre traditions while providing ongoing support and mentorship to emerging artists. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at rehearsals below.

Tomorrow marks an exciting landmark for Million Dollar Quartet. The Chicago production is celebrating 2,000 performances. To mark the occasion, original MDQ cast member (now on the National Tour) Kelly Lamont will join the company for a 'Sitting in with the Band' appearance during the encore. The company will celebrate with a specially-designed cake, courtesy of The French Pastry School.