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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Ages: 16+
Closing: April 09, 2000

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

Jane Street Theatre
113 Jane Street New York, NY 10014

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.


Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 1998 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - May 18, 2026


This production is a touch bittersweet – it’s NCTC Founder Ed Decker’s last programed show after passing the baton to new Artistic Director Ben Villegas Randle. His choice to present Hedwig is extremely prescient in a time where sexual identity is being both vilified and explored.

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Conundrum Theatre Company Brings HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH To Burbank
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026


Conundrum Theatre Company will stage HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA, with performances running April 17–19 and April 24–26.

Video: John Cameron Mitchell Talks OH, MARY!, HEDWIG & More on Bob the Drag Queen's Podcast
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2026


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Second Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
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Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!

John Cameron Mitchell To Host HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH 25th Anniversary Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026


John Cameron Mitchell will take part in a live tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of his movie musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, coming to Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and more cities nationwide.

John Cameron Mitchell Teases New HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Announcement
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2026


John Cameron Mitchell is teasing a new Hedwig and the Angry Inch-related announcement, which he will share on Late Night With Seth Meyers tonight before more details are shared on Thursday morning.

The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026


The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!

John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025


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Review: Seann Miley Moore Stuns With A Roof Raising Brilliant Performance of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.
by Jade Kops - Jul 21, 2025


Directors Dino Dimitriadis and Shane Anthony deliver a brilliant and bold expression of John Cameron Mitchell (Text) and Stephen Trask’s (Music and Lyrics) rock musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) has announced its upcoming production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, produced as part of the MET-X series that was created to expand the collective horizons of the MET ensemble and its audience.

Video: First Look at HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH at Bell Theater
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2025


Watch a first look at the binary-breaking cult classic Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Remember Jones at Bell Theater. The brand-new video shows a first look at John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's musical at in Holmdel, NJ.

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Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

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Remember Jones to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025


Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the groundbreaking, four-time Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? A Complete History of Tony Hosts
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Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature
by Roger Catlin - Apr 25, 2025


After “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” first premiered on Broadway in 1998, Signature Theatre became one of the first regional theaters to stage the brash hit in its own very successful production in 2002.

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Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - Feb 16, 2025


Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a hard-hitting, emotional story that explores the deepest questions of human life—questions of freedom, love, and identity. It is a story that deserves thoughtful attention.

Open Stage To Present HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025


Open Stage will present Hedwig and the Angry Inch on its Capital Blue Cross Main Stage from Feb. 6 to Mar. 1. Directed by Chris Gibson and musically directed by Brad Barkdoll.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024


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THE REAL FULL MONTY Benefit Special With Taye Diggs Airing This December
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024


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Hedwig and the Angry Inch History

Other Productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch

1998   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
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 are highlighted with a background.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch — awards and nominations
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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