Hedwig and the Angry Inch 2006 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 16+
Opened: October 30, 2006
Closing: October 30, 2006

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 2006 - New York History , Info & More

Players Theatre
115 MacDougal St. New York, NY 10012

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.

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation And Sundance Institute Award Recipients For Science In Film Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2023


The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film initiative with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation celebrated this year's Feature Film Prize winner The Pod Generation directed by Sophie Barthes and the recipients of three artist grants for three projects in development at a reception following the Appetite for Construction panel at Filmmaker Lodge.

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at DAS VINDOBONA
by Martin Ganeider - Jan 11, 2023


What did our critic think of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at DAS VINDOBONA? The Glam-Rock Musical Sensation with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask and a Book by John Cameron Mitchell is back in Austria for a limited run at the Vindobona. What a way to start the year. After Hedwig's first appearance in 2006, starring Andreas Bieber in the Leading Role and Anke Fielder as Yitzhak and the highly acclaimed production at the Landestheater Linz with Riccardo Greco in Heels and Ariana Schirasi-Fard as his Backup-Singer it's Drew Sarich together with his wife Ann Mandrella, to tell the story of Hansel Schmidt and his Angry Inch.

See Jackie Hoffman, Shaina Taub & More at Joe's Pub This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023


Jackie Hoffman, John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin, Shaina Taub and more will perform at Joe's Pub this month. See the full program, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Broadway's ROCK OF AGES Band Featuring The Original Broadway Cast At The Ridgefield Playhouse, January 20
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022


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Brandon Victor Dixon to Appear at MUSE/IQUE's SUNSET ON SUNSET in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022


MUSE/IQUE will conclude its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music. Each concert of L.A. Composed focusses on a different street and the music that is associated with it. Sunset on Sunset, a musical journey into the center of L.A.'s soul, will be performed Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13 at 7:30pm at historic Union Station.

John Cameron Mitchell to Star in World Premiere of Bowie's BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY at Charlotte International Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022


Charlotte’s Blumenthal Performing Arts will present the world premiere of BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY, The Music of David Bowie, with featured guest vocalist John Cameron Mitchell, taking place on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 on the stage of the Belk Theater as part of the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival.

Jobsite Theatre Announces Cast of PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022


Jobsite Theater, resident theater company at the Straz Center, is thrilled will kick off its 24th season with this hilarious comedy from the original “wild and crazy guy,” Steve Martin.

Celebrated Seattle Performer Nick Garrison Dies at 47
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022


Seattle mourns the loss of one of its most talented, caring, and inspiring souls with the recent death of Nick Garrison. Nick passed away unexpectedly while walking one of his favorite scenic trails, shortly before he was discovered on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Michael R, Jackson, Matt Doyle and More Hit the Stage for BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2022
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022


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West Coast Premiere of AGING MAGICIAN to Close San Diego Opera's 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022


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by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021


It's been 45 years since Jinkx Monsoon (winner of Season Five of 'RuPaul's Drag Race') and Major Scales have set foot on stage together.

Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of RENT
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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021


Show business tour de force and seven-time TONY Award-winning producer Jamie deRoy's long standing weekly program, aptly titled, Jamie deRoy & friends, announces the theme for this week's program, TONY Award Winners (Part 1).

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by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021


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VIDEO: Lena Hall Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Apr 7, 2021


Tune in today, April 7 (2pm ET) as he chats with Lena Hall, who returns with her Obsessed series on April 9 (7pm ET), celebrating the band HEART.

BWW Blog: The Most Popular Musical Theatre Songs of the Most Popular Musicals (According to Spotify)
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Feb 18, 2021


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Portland Center Stage Announces 2021 Annual Gala METAMORPHOSIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2021


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by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2021


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by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


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Rick Hammerly Joins WAPAVA as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020


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Chip Miller Named Associate Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2020


Chip Miller has been named the associate artistic director of Portland Center Stage, the city's largest professional theater company. Miller originally joined the company in the spring of 2019, in the role of associate producer. In the past season, they directed the company's smash-hit production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and the celebrated world premiere of Redwood, a play he also helped develop. Miller steps into the new role immediately. 

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by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2020


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