Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»News»Watch: Celebrating 20 Years of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” With Cast
    News

    Watch: Celebrating 20 Years of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” With Cast

    Mary Anne ButlerBy Mary Anne ButlerAugust 9, 20212 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    We are HUGE Hed-heads here at Nerdbot, and that means this celebration of the 20th anniversary of John Cameron Mitchell‘s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is something important to us. Mentioned alongside iconic musicals turned into cult classic movies like “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Tommy,” and “Little Shop Of Horrors,” “Hedwig” remains a beloved chapter in the art form.

    Originally developed as an off Broadway cabaret show in 1998, the tale of a slip of a girly boy from communist East Berlin’s journey from Hansel to Hedwig has some of the best one-liners, songs, and wigs out there. With such troubadours as Mitchell and Steven Trask behind it, it is a master class in unique storytelling and incredible music.

    In 2001, “Hedwig” came to film, introducing a much wider audience to such wonderful songs as “Wig in a Box,” “Wicked Little Town,” “Midnight Radio,” and “The Origin of Love.”

    It wouldn’t be until 2014 that a true Broadway revival starring Neil Patrick Harris as Hedwig and Lena Hall as Yhitzak that our first lady of sarcasm and rock really got her public dues- 8 Tony Award nominations and 4 wins (for Harris, Hall, best lighting design for Kevin Adams, and best revival of a musical). Following Harris’ departure from the Great White Way, he was followed by Andrew Rannells, Michael C Hall, John Cameron Mitchell, Darren Criss, and Taye Diggs. (Technically, Lena Hall as well, as she took on the role of Hedwig during the touring production).

    Outside the Belasco Theater in NYC, March 17th 2015.

    I was lucky enough to see both Harris and Mitchell on Broadway, which was as close to a religious experience as one can have in this day and age.

    This brings us to today’s 20th anniversary celebration from the Academy of Motion Pictures’ Oscars. Included on the guest list are Mitchell, Trask, original Yhitzak Miriam Shor, costume designer Arianne Phillips, cinematographer Frankie DeMarco, and makeup artist Mike Potter.

    The event kicks off at 10am (PST), you can watch for free on Youtube.

    “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is available on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection here.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleAll 7 Seasons of “The Venture Bros.” Coming to HBO Max!
    Next Article Video Of People Trapped in Flooding Elevator Goes Viral
    Mary Anne Butler
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

    Related Posts

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Things That Shouldn’t Exist But Do: Pizza Flavored Vodka

    June 10, 2025

    SAG-AFTRA Reaches Possible Deal With Video Game Companies

    June 10, 2025

    Michaels Buys Joann Brand, Will Add Fabric to Stores

    June 10, 2025

    Warner Bros. Discovery Splitting Into 2 Companies, Again

    June 9, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    How a Mental Health Speaker Can Inspire Change and Awareness

    June 12, 2025

    A Complete Guide to Dota 2 Player Ranking and MMR Leaderboards

    June 12, 2025

    How to Apply for a Shell Small Business Card

    June 12, 2025

    Telegram Download: Set Up Telegram on Your Devices  

    June 12, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Things That Shouldn’t Exist But Do: Pizza Flavored Vodka

    June 10, 2025

    SAG-AFTRA Reaches Possible Deal With Video Game Companies

    June 10, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025
    "Sunshine," 2007

    Danny Boyle’s “Sunshine” Was Originally Written as a Trilogy

    June 11, 2025

    “Incredibles 3” Gets “Elemental” Director Peter Sohn

    June 10, 2025

    “Paradise Lost” Series Still Happening With a New “Wonder Woman” Movie Too

    June 10, 2025

    “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Gets 5th (and Final) Season Renewal

    June 12, 2025
    “Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars”

    “Steven Universe” Sequel “Lars of the Stars” in the Works!

    June 11, 2025

    Daniel Dae Kim to Lead Spy Thriller Series “Butterfly”

    June 6, 2025

    Amazon MGM Studios Names Showrunner for “Mass Effect” Series

    June 6, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” 2025

    “Ballerina:” Ana De Armas Shines in Fun, Violent Return to the World of Wick [Review]

    June 4, 2025

    “The Life of Chuck” Joyous, Hopeful, Life Affirming [Review]

    June 1, 2025

    “The Phoenican Scheme” Corporate Espionage, Globetrotting Adventure, and Legacy [Review]

    June 1, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.