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UPDATE: John Cameron Mitchell Will Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2015


As BroadwayWorld reported on Saturday, John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, injured his knee during the production's early show on Saturday night. He completed the performance, but was unable to perform the 10PM late show, as audience members were told when arriving. UPDATE: BroadwayWorld had just learned that the star will officially reurn to the show tonight for the scheduled 8PM performance.

UPDATE: John Cameron Mitchell Hopes to Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Tuesday After Knee Injury
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2015


Now according to the show's official Twitter page, the star is on the mend: '#JCM in good spirits. His knee being checked out by doctor. We hope he will return to Hedwig on Tuesday, our next scheduled performance.'

John Cameron Mitchell Injures Knee Mid-Performance, Forcing HEDWIG to Cancel Saturday's Late Show
by Robert Diamond - Feb 8, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, injured his knee during the production's early show on Saturday night. He completed the performance, but was unable to perform the 10PM late show, as audience members were told when arriving for the show. A production source tells us that the star was headed to the doctor last night, and we will share further updates as we can.

She's Here to Stay! John Cameron Mitchell Extends Return Run in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2015


John Cameron Mitchell, who recently returned to the role he co-created with composer/lyricist Stephen Trask in their musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch, has extended his run in the acclaimed production by six weeks at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) due to popular demand. Tickets for Mitchell's run are now on sale through Sunday, April 26.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Donates $200K to the Hetrick-Martin Institute
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2015


Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the hit musical revival and winner of four 2014 Tony Awards now playing at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street), is pleased to announce a third donation has been made to Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) as part of the show's ongoing partnership with the organization. This donation of $200,000 brings the total raised by Hedwig for HMI to $400,000 in less than one year.

He's Pulling the Wig Back Down from the Shelf! John Cameron Mitchell to Join HEDWIG on Broadway for 8 Weeks!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 20, 2014


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.

Michael C. Hall Extends Run in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


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.

New Duncan Sheik Tracks Available for Free Download
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2014


Grammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik, in partnership with NPR Music's 'On The Record,' exclusively premieres two tracks from him forthcoming album, Legerdemain.

Photo Flash: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Says Goodbye to Andrew Rannells Via Twitter
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014


Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (THE BOOK OF MORMON) plays his final performance as the title role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH today, October 12. The official HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Twitter shared a picture of Rannells from the show today.

Andrew Rannells Plays Final HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Performance Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014


Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (THE BOOK OF MORMON) will play his final performance as the title role in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH today, October 12. Then Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will take over the role starting Thursday, October 16 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).HEDWIG will mark Hall's first musical theatre role in over a decade having previously made acclaimed runs in the Broadway productions of Cabaret and Chicago.

TV: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Gets Another Hall- Michael C. Hall Joins the Cast!
by TV - Press Previews - Oct 10, 2014


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will star in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, starting Thursday, October 16 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). HEDWIG will mark Hall's first musical theatre role in over a decade having previously made acclaimed runs in the Broadway productions of Cabaret and Chicago. Hall met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with him and the rest of the company about stepping into the role. Check out what they all had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Michael C. Hall Meets the Press with Tony Winner Lena Hall & HEDWIG's Creative Team!
by Walter McBride - Oct 9, 2014


Michael C. Hall's limited engagement in HEDWIG is through Sunday, January 4, 2015. Andrew Rannells, who is currently playing the role of Hedwig, will play the final performance of his limited engagement on Sunday, October 12. Hall just the press this morning alongside Tony winner Lena Hall, Stephen Trask, and John Cameron Mitchell - check out photo coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: HEDWIG's Michael C. Hall Meets the Press Alongside Lena Hall & Creative Team
by Walter McBride - Oct 9, 2014


Hall just met the press this morning alongside Tony winner Lena Hall, Stephen Trask, and John Cameron Mitchell - check out a first look below!

STEPHEN KING'S A GOOD MARRIAGE Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2014


STEPHEN KING'S A GOOD MARRIAGE is coming out in theaters today, October 3, 2014.

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells on Taking Over Lead Role in HEDWIG: 'It Was Intimidating!'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2014


The actor stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk to hosts Kathi Lee and Hoda about taking over the lead role in HEDWIG.

Neil Patrick Harris Opens Up About Life After HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2014


Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris played his final performance in Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH last month, in which he was replaced by stage and screen star Andrew Rannells. In a recent interview with Vulture, he opens up about life after Hedwig. He revealed: 'It's so funny - I thought when the show was over that I'd get to sleep in and have my life back, but as it turns out, this week, I'm getting up earlier because I don't get to sleep in to protect my voice. And all the things I haven't been able to schedule because I've been doing the show, now I have to actually do them!'

STEPHEN KING'S A GOOD MARRIAGE to be Released 10/3
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 13, 2014


STEPHEN KING'S A GOOD MARRIAGE is coming out in theaters on October 3, 2014. This is the first feature film screenplay by Stephen King adapted from one of his works in 25 years (last one: 'Pet Sematary' in 1989), and only the 4th one overall (the other two feature films: 'Cat's Eye” in 1985 and “Silver Bullet” in 1986).

Andrew Rannells Talks Playing 'HEDWIG': 'There's A Lot I Can Bring to the Role'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2014


Tony nominee Andrew Rannells talks about taking over the lead role in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The actor will be appearing at Broadway's Belasco Theatre through October 12th.

Broadway Gets a New Hedwig! Michael C. Hall Will Join Cast of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2014


Golden Globe and Drama Desk Award winner Michael C. Hall will star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, starting Thursday, October 16 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).HEDWIG will mark Hall's first musical theatre role in over a decade having previously made acclaimed runs in the Broadway productions of Cabaret and Chicago.

InDepth InterView: Stephen Trask Talks HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, Neil Patrick Harris, Sequel Details, New Musicals & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 20, 2014


Today we are talking to the gifted composer and lyricist behind the earth-shattering score for Broadway's biggest recent hit, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, the versatile and passionate Stephen Trask. Shedding considerable light on the development of the idiosyncratic rock musical, Trask discusses his influences and the organic way in which the outre show developed from humble beginnings at downtown bar Squeezebox in the mid-1990s, to Off-Broadway hit at the turn of the new century all the way to the rapturously received feature film adaptation, and, now, the 2014 Broadway production. Trask also details his affection for Tony Award-winning lead actor Neil Patrick Harris and looks ahead to the new leading man donning the titular wig, Andrew Rannells. Additionally, Trask also shares news on the forthcoming sequel to HEDWIG currently being developed with John Cameron Mitchell and teases some of what we can expect from the hotly anticipated theatrical experience. Furthermore, Trask reflects on his own upbringing and musical influences and how that informed the composition of the score for HEDWIG, as well as his own favorite performers. Plus, Trask reflects on his fruitful career as a movie scorer in Hollywood and comments on his upcoming musical endeavors, including two original stage musicals - JUST THE BLACK KEYS, a real-life inspired original musical potentially involving Peter Askin and Michael Mayer, as well 15 MINUTES, a Studio 54-centric period piece written with Rick Elice - as well as much, much more.

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