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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