The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year, to be presented Monday, December 8 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 9 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street, NYC), will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical The Wiz and feature performances by the uber-talented 'gypsies' of 12 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch composer/lyricist Stephen Trask recently stopped by 'A-Sides with Jon Chattman' on The Huffington Post to talk about his work, the Tonys, and to perform 'Midnight Radio,' as well as another original song. Watch it all below!
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present a live panel discussion with the producing team behind Broadway's Of Mice and Men in conjunction with the HD broadcast of the play by National Theatre Live on Saturday, December 20. The pre-screening panel will take place onstage at the Mahaiwe starting at 7:00pm, followed by the 8:00pm broadcast. Panelists will include Broadway Producer David Binder, Marketing Director/Associate Producer Eric Schnall, Steinbeck Estate Representative Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein, and Executive Producer/General Manager Wendy Orshan, who will serve as moderator.
On December 7, Hedwig and the Angry Inch composer/lyricist/co-creator Stephen Trask and punk rockers Tits of Clay (the off-stage alter ego of the band performing as the Angry Inch in the current Broadway production of the show) return to the site of the show's genesis-the world famous Don Hill's, soon to re-open as The Hills NYC-to play a special Hedwig-themed tribute to legendary booker, promoter and club owner Don Hill.
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.
On December 7 Hedwig and the Angry Inch composer/lyricist/co-creator Stephen Trask and punk rockers Tits of Clay (the off-stage alter ego of the band performing as the Angry Inch in the current Broadway production of the show) return to the site of the show's genesis-the world famous Don Hill's, soon to re-open as The Hills NYC-to play a special Hedwig-themed tribute to legendary booker, promoter and club owner Don Hill. Special guests will include Broadway's current Hedwig,Michael C. Hall, and David Johansen, plus an opening set performed by OURS. The show benefits Road Recovery, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to helping young people battle addiction and other adversities by harnessing the influence of entertainment industry professionals who have confronted similar crises and now wish to share their experience, knowledge, and resources.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Emma Stone takes the stage in CABARET tonight, LOST LAKE opens at the City Center, and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS welcomes Alex Gaumond in the West End!
SundanceTV announced today the greenlight of its next wholly owned original series 'Hap and Leonard.' The project is based on the rollicking Joe Lansdale Southern noir book series about an unlikely pair of best friends and martial arts experts who struggle through misadventure, to stay on the right side of the law in1980's East Texas. The series has been greenlit for six one-hour episodes. It will begin shooting in 2015 and will air in early 2016.
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.
Original Hedwig star John Cameron Mitchell dispelled rumors that he may be returning to the show when Michael C. Hall ends his Broadway run on January 4, 2015.
Today, BLOOM announced that Oscar nominees John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire) and Toni Collette have signed on to star in the CIA thriller UNLOCKED.
The New York Post's Page Six writes that original star and creator of off-Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH John Cameron Mitchell could be returning to the show after Michael C. Hall ends his Broadway run on January 4, 2015.
From Broadway debuts to stage veterans, this season is swarming with big screen stars. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the backstory on this year's film-to-stage transplants. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to let us who you're most excited to see on the Great White Way, plus which actors you'd like to make the leap!
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Michael C. Hall stopped by this week's 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' and explained how the two previous stars of the Broadway hit, Neil Patrick Harris and Andrew Rannells, 'passed the wig' to him this fall when he took over the role.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the iconic blond wig worn by East German Rocker Hedwig (aka star Michael C. Hall) during Broadway's hit musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, has gone missing. On Twitter, Hedwig and the Angry Inch had this to say @HedwigOnBway: Hed-wigged Art Moore backstage w/ #MCH on @KellyandMichael The case of the missing wig remains unsolved
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 first preview of SIDE SHOW, Jeremy Jordan at 54 Below, the opening nights of THE REAL THING and THE LAST SHIP, and more!
Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall is currently in performances in the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside his official debut!
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH hair and makeup designer Mike Potter and assistant hair and makeup designer Nicole Bridgeford share a step by step makeup tutorial
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: ROCK OF AGES and West End's WICKED gain new stars, OH HELL NO! begins off-Broadway, stars gather for a slew of galas and benefits tonight, and Broadway hunk Jeremy Jordan makes his 54 Below debut!
Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall is currently in performances in the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you additional photos of Hall and the company of HEDWIG in action!
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