DVR Alert: HEDWIG's Andrew Rannells Guests on the 'Tonight Show'
by TV News Desk - August 13, 2014
Andrew Rannells, who will replace Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris as Hedwig, an East German transgender rock star in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch beginning August 20th, will stop by NBC's Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, August 13th. Taylor Swift and musical guest Ryan Adams will also appear on the episode.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Just-Released HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH TV Spot with Andrew Rannells!
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2014
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony nominee Andrew Rannells will succeed Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. Rannells, who is contracted for an eight week run, will take on the title role beginning August 20, after Harris departs on August 17.
Check out a just-released television spot featuring Rannells below!
Chef Yigit Pura Creates HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH-Inspired Macaron
by BWW News Desk - August 1, 2014
In honor of the current Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Chef Yigit Pura announced today a limited edition Hedwig and the Angry Inch-inspired macaron. Featuring a flavor profile provided by recent Tony Award winner and current star of the Broadway production, Neil Patrick Harris, the macaron -- called "Hedwig Schmidt" after the title character -- features a bourbon-orange marmalade ganache with a brandied cherry center, covered in edible red glitter. The limited-edition "Hedwig Schmidt" macaron will be available beginning Monday, August 11 at Tout Sweet Patisserie (Macy's Union Square, 170 O'Farrell St., 3rd Floor) as well as online at www.toutsweetsf.com.
VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Talks Pre-Show Ritual, Compares HEDWIG to Barney Stinson
by TV News Desk - July 17, 2014
Stage and screen stud Neil Patrick Harris stopped by HuffPost Live to talk about his ritual in getting into character as HEDWIG, and the similarities between the characters of Hedwig and How I Met Your Mother's Barney Stinson. Check out two clips from the interview below, and watch the full version here!
Tony-Winning HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Recoups Broadway Capitalization!
by Nicole Rosky - July 15, 2014
Producer David Binder just announced that the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, which last month received four Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, has recouped its initial capitalization investment as of the week ending Sunday, July 13.
Twitter Watch: Jane Lynch Visits HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!
by BWW Staff - July 10, 2014
On Twitter Watch, Jane Lynch wrote 'The stunning performance of @actuallynph in #hedwig inspired me in this photo on the Bway set.
Tony nominee Andrew Rannells will soon succeed Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. Rannells, who is contracted for an eight week run, will take on the title role beginning August 20, after Harris departs on August 17.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH was originally produced by David Binder off off Broadway at Westbeth and then, under the direction of Peter Askin, ran over two years at the Jane Street Theatre beginning in February 1998. The musical won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical and both John Cameron Mitchell andStephen Trask won Obies in 2001. It won a 1998 New York Magazine Award and Entertainment Weekly's 'Soundtrack of the Year' Award. Time Magazine named HEDWIG the Top Musical of 1998.
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Groupon Offers Epic Broadway Experience to Travel to NYC, Meet Neil Patrick Harris, and See HEDWIG
by Courtnie Mele - June 30, 2014
Today Groupon launched a sweepstakes for a trip for two to travel to New York City, share a drink with Neil Patrick Harrisand see the Tony-winning musical 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' on Broadway. Starting today and running through July 3, Groupon subscribers can visit www.groupon.com/neil-patrick-harris to make a donation and enter the sweepstakes*. All donations will go directly to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which supports people across the country living with HIV/AIDS.
Andrew Rannells Talks About Taking On HEDWIG
by Courtnie Mele - June 27, 2014
Two weeks ago, it was announced that Andrew Rannells will be taking over Neil Patrick Harris' role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on August 20. However, it wasn't until today that he finally had the time to talk about it. He told The Star, 'It's scary and exciting and every kind of wonderful imaginable.'