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Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics

Stephen Trask, Hedgwig and the Angry Inch

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics

Stephen Trask, Hedgwig and the Angry Inch

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lyrics

Stephen Trask, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Music

Stephen Trask, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


winner
Obie Awards - 1998 - Special Citations

Stephen Trask, Hedwig And The Angry Inch

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HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH to Close JK Entertainment's Inaugural Season in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

A rotating-cast production will be presented of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, closing its inaugural Chicago season at Catalyst Ranch, with three actors alternating through all roles each performance.
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Absolutely Rocks at City Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - May 18, 2026

The genderqueer indie rock cabaret staple has lost none of its bite, and found two definitive interpreters.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, EUREKA DAY & More Set for Stage West 48th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas, announced its 48th season lineup. The company, located on W. Vickery Blvd., continues its decades-long run as one of the city's prominent theatrical venues.
The Civilians to Honor Sam Pinkleton at THE PEOPLE'S PARTY, 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

The Civilians will honor Tony Award–winning director Sam Pinkleton at The People's Party, The Civilians’ 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit. The event will take place at Joe’s Pub.
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at ART At Ground Floor Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Apr 9, 2026

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Ground Floor Theatre delivers a stripped-down, electric experience, telling a story of identity, loss, and resilience. Fueled by a powerhouse performance, it becomes more than theater, it is a bold call to uplift and protect queer voices.
City Theatre Will Present HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Greer Cabaret This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

City Theatre and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH in Pittsburgh. The revival runs May 2 through June 7 at the Greer Cabaret Theater. Tickets are available now.
Conundrum Theatre Company Brings HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH To Burbank
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

Conundrum Theatre Company will stage HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA, with performances running April 17–19 and April 24–26.
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Will Come to New Conservatory Theatre Center With Alternating Hedwigs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

New Conservatory Theatre Center will closeout the 25-26 Season with the iconic, Tony Award-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.
Video: John Cameron Mitchell Talks OH, MARY!, HEDWIG & More on Bob the Drag Queen's Podcast
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2026

Oh, Mary! star John Cameron Mitchell sat down with Moulin Rouge! star Bob the Drag Queen to discuss starring in Cole Escola's hit Broadway play. Also shared that Meryl Streep, Patti LuPone, and Maya Rudolph were offered to star in Hedwig.
John Cameron Mitchell To Host HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH 25th Anniversary Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026

John Cameron Mitchell will take part in a live tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of his movie musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, coming to Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and more cities nationwide.
John Cameron Mitchell Teases New HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Announcement
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2026

John Cameron Mitchell is teasing a new Hedwig and the Angry Inch-related announcement, which he will share on Late Night With Seth Meyers tonight before more details are shared on Thursday morning.
The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2026

In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows. 
Interview: John Cameron Mitchell of HEDWIG AND OH,MARY! at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB
by Brett Cullum - Dec 19, 2025

But before that OH, MARY! run, John is coming to NUMBERS HOUSTON to do a special all-day event for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. It's gonna happen on December 28th! It's all brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON, who were the folks who fought to save the River Oaks Movie Theater.
City Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

City Theatre has announced casting and creative team details for its upcoming revival of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and More to Join MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Event at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

92NY and the GRAMMY Museum Will present a special night celebrating the music of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending. Darren Criss leads a conversation and deep dive into the making of the Original Broadway Cast Album.
Listen: Lena Hall Releases New Album, BEST OF OBSESSED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has released Best of Obsessed – the new album from Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Lena Hall. Learn more and listen here!
Review: Seann Miley Moore Stuns With A Roof Raising Brilliant Performance of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.
by Jade Kops - Jul 21, 2025

Directors Dino Dimitriadis and Shane Anthony deliver a brilliant and bold expression of John Cameron Mitchell (Text) and Stephen Trask’s (Music and Lyrics) rock musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) has announced its upcoming production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, produced as part of the MET-X series that was created to expand the collective horizons of the MET ensemble and its audience.
Video: First Look at HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH at Bell Theater
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2025

Watch a first look at the binary-breaking cult classic Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Remember Jones at Bell Theater. The brand-new video shows a first look at John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's musical at in Holmdel, NJ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Stephen Trask written?

Stephen Trask has written 2 shows including Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Lyricist), This Ain't No Disco (Music & Lyrics).

What awards has Stephen Trask been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedgwig and the Angry Inch, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedgwig and the Angry Inch, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Hedwig And The Angry Inch.

What awards has Stephen Trask won?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

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