Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of Hedwig, an East German transgender singer. Born Hansel, Hedwig’s journey is marked by personal and physical transformation, including a botched sex change operation. The musical follows Hedwig’s struggles and quest for self-discovery. Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a raw exploration of gender identity, love, and the search for wholeness.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
Cast Size: 2
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1980s / Germany (Berlin)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Trask
Book: John Cameron Mitchell
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1998)➝
Original Broadway Cast (2014)➝
Resources
Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Dramatic, Edgy, LGBTQ+, Original, Rock, Two-Hander
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