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The Hangar Theatre is pleased to announce the shows for its upcoming Wedge Series. These four shows will be under the direction of the Drama League Directing Fellows, and will feature members of the Hangar Theatre Lab Company. Each year the Hangar offers free admission to Hangar patrons and all community members to its Wedge Series of cutting edge performances. These shows take place under the Hangar Tent, which is transformed into a unique performance venue for each Wedge show. Performances begin 15 minutes after the scheduled Mainstage performances on June 19 and 20, and July 3, 4, 17, 18, 24, and 25. Wedge performances are open to all ages; however they may contain mature language and situations that may not be suitable for all children.

The Drama League continues the Summer 2014 Programming Schedule with the ever popular 'Up Close' Series featuring Broadway veterans Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Kate Wetherhead, co-creators of the online web series, 'Submissions Only,' who will be joined by members of the cast on Monday, June 30, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at The Drama League Theater Center (32 Avenue of the Americas).

On Monday, June 16th the Theater People Podcast welcomes 'If/Then' and 'Rent' star Anthony Rapp. Topics discussed include Rapp's two year journey helping to bring 'If/Then' to the Broadway stage (he's been with the show since even before the workshop phase), collaborating with the show's creators Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt to create the character of Lucas, and reuniting with friend and 'Rent' co-star Idina Menzel (he has high praise for her work ethic, talent, and ability to maintain her status as one of Broadway's few 'marquee names').

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include the winners room and red carpet of the 68th annual Tony Awards, Patti LaBelle joining 'After Midnight,' 'Rocky's' 100th performance, and more!

In response to an overwhelming demand following a victorious night at the Tony Awards which saw Hedwig and the Angry Inch winning four Tonys and a show-stopping performance by Tony winners Neil Patrick Harris and Lena Hall, Atlantic Records moved the release date of the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording to today, June 12.

The original Broadway cast recording for the rock musical HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH starring stage and screen notable Neil Patrick Harris is now available to order on iTunes.

In response to an overwhelming demand following a victorious night at the Tony Awards which saw Hedwig and the Angry Inch winning four Tonys and a show-stopping performance by Tony winners Neil Patrick Harris and Lena Hall, Atlantic Records has moved the release date of the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording to this Thursday, June 12.

BroadwayWorld was in the winners' room to catch all of the behind the scenes glamor, and our own Walter McBride brings you photos of this year's freshly-minted Tony winners. Check out photos of the women below!

The original Broadway cast recording for the rock musical HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH starring stage and screen notable Neil Patrick Harris is now available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.

As BroadwayWorld reported last night, Neil Patrick Harris won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was in the press room to catch up with the winner on what the award means to him - hear what Harris had to say below!

Today, BWW takes an in-depth look at the newly minted winners of theater's most prestigous award!

Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman returned last night to host THE 68TH ANNUAL TONY® AWARDS, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on the CBS Television Network. The event marked Jackman's fourth time hosting the Tonys. For a complete list of the night's winners, click here! The party continued long after the stars left Radio City Music Hall last night. BroadwayWorld was there for the annual Tony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel and you can go inside the night's biggest celebration below!

'A Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder' (Mejor Direccion, Mejor Libreto, Mejor Vestuario y Mejor Musical) y 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (Mejor Actor para Neil Patrick Harris, Mejor Actriz de reparto para Lena Hall, Mejor Iluminación y Mejor Revival de un musical) empatan, en una edicion facilmente olvidable.

HEDWIG director Michael Mayer revealed this evening that he expects the cult musical to extend past star Neil Patrick Harris's run. No word yet on who will be replacing Harris in the lead role. BWW will keep you updated as we know more!

It's Tony Night and BroadwayWorld.com is all over the winners room, and will be providing coverage throughout the night. Our own Walter McBride is there to capture the winners and as they came off stage at Radio City Music Hall and went to meet the press.

As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive coverage of the 68th Annual Tony Awards, we are providing the full text of all of the Tony Award acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the bizarre, and everything in between. Keep up with all of the winners' speeches on our continuously updated list.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. 'Internationally ignored song stylist' Hedwig Robinson (Neil Patrick Harris) brings her fourth-wall-smashing rock 'n' roll saga to New York to set the record straight about her life, her loves and the botched operation that left her with that 'angry inch.' The text is by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.

Neil Patrick Harris has won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role as Hedwig in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.

Kevin Adams won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. This is Kevin Adams's sixth Tony nomination. He won Tony Awards for his lighting designs of Spring Awakening (2007), The 39 Steps (2008), and American Idiot (2010).