Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Musical Information & 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, triumphs, and quest for self-discovery, offering a raw exploration of gender identity, love, and the search for wholeness.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1998)
Cast: Two-Person
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1980s / Germany (Berlin), USA (Kansas)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Trask
Book: John Cameron Mitchell
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1998)➝
Original Broadway Cast (2014)➝
Licensing
Hedwig is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
International Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Avant-Garde, Bands, Dramatic, Edgy, LGBTQ+, Narrator, One-Act, Original, Rock
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Last Reviewed: March 14, 2026
