Hedwig and the Angry Inch 1998 - Articles Page 2.6

Ages: 16+
Opened: February 14, 1998
Closing: April 09, 2000

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 1998 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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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Days later I'm craving the songs, the performances a?" to witness the staging once more, to see what else I can pick up on, or to experience what new twist Rodin will bring to another evening's show. No two will be alike. But I feel I can confidently say that each one will end with a standing ovation, hands lifted in openness and praise.  

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Photo Flash: First Look at HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH At Portland Center Stage
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory kicks off the new year with the Tony Award-winning rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, starring Delphon Curtis Jr. as Hedwig and Ithica Tell as Yitzhak. Brilliantly innovative, this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation tells the story of Hedwig, a German emigrant, who is out to set the record straight about her life, her loves, and the operation that left her with that 'angry inch.'

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On December 17, 2019, John Cameron Mitchell joined Michael Cerveris, Edward Carter Simon (Big Easy Award nominated Hedwig in New Orleans 2019) and Kimberly Kaye (Big Easy Award winning Yitsak in New Orleans 2019) onstage at Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans for a very special version of Stephen Trask's 'Origin Of Love' during the Loose Cattle band's annual Christmas hootenanny, A Very Loose Cattle Christmas. And it was magic. Watch the full performance, filmed by Bridget Fenlason, below!

Photo Flash: Meet The Star of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH At Portland Center Stage
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Other Productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch

1998   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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2005   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2006   New York Benefit Performance
New York
2007   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
US Tour Broadway National Tour
US Tour

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 1998 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical John Cameron Mitchell
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Trask
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Trask
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Trask
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Trask
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical John Cameron Mitchell
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Musical 0

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