Hedwig and the Angry Inch 1998

Ages: 16+
Opened: February 14, 1998
Closing: April 09, 2000

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 1998 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Jane Street Theatre
113 Jane Street New York, NY 10014

The cult rock musical about outrageous transgender singer Hedwig and his rock-n-roll band, the Angry Inch, a name inspired by Hedwig’s own botched sex change operation, this hilarious play is performed by Hedwig as a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine, backed by his band. A brutally honest musical theatre experience, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is a roller-coaster ride; funny, touching, emotionally draining and ultimately inspiring to anyone who feels life has given them an inch when they deserved a mile.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 1998 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch have there been?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch has had 8 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1998, Off-Broadway which opened in 1998, London Fringe which opened in 2005, New York which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2016 and US Tour which opened in 2016.
What awards has Hedwig and the Angry Inch been nominated for?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been nominated for several awards. Stephen Trask, the composer and lyricist, was nominated for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards. The show itself was also nominated for Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. In addition, Hedwig and the Angry Inch was nominated for Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Hedwig and the Angry Inch won?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch has won several awards. Stephen Trask, the composer and lyricist, won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards. The show also won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards. In addition, Hedwig and the Angry Inch received the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Best Off Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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