Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway)
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway)
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%
(979 Ratings)
Positive
96%
Mixed
3%
Negative
1%
Members say
Entertaining, Edgy, Great acting, Funny, Clever

About the Show

Spend the evening with a transgender German rock singer in this Tony Award winning revival of the cult musical written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (979)

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74 Reviews | 23 Followers
100
Exquisite, Edgy, Great acting, Must see, Thought-provoking

See it if You enjoy rock music and emotional turns that happen in the show. also be warned it might change your life

Don't see it if you don't like super super edgy

225 Reviews | 48 Followers
100
Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Great acting, Must see

See it if You want to rock out, have fun and laugh, and then be moved and see the story of this incredible character unfold. Saw it 5 times.

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with transgender/drag/gay humor....in which case you should see it and open up to it.

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173 Reviews | 46 Followers
100
Entertaining, Edgy, Hilarious, Original, Profound

See it if you like rock music, sassy comedy, & humor & a strong emotional resonance

Don't see it if You don't like loud rock music, sarcastic humor, or if your conservative aunt/uncle is in town.

209 Reviews | 40 Followers
100
Entertaining, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Must see

See it if you are interested in a unique production with brilliant music, great staging and fantastic actors. Saw every Hedwig! saw the show 12 times!

Don't see it if You do not enjoy risque theater, fowl language, or rock music.

70 Reviews | 20 Followers
100
Thought-provoking, Riveting, Must see, Absorbing, Profound

See it if you love being moved by amazing theater. I didn't know what to expect going in to the performance but I left absolutely in love.

Don't see it if no reason not to see it!

201 Reviews | 124 Followers
100
Masterful, Great music, Must see, Original, Absorbing

See it if you're into rock musicals b/c this is the probably the best one. The energy is incredible. You'll be taken on a journey for 90 minutes.

Don't see it if you are averse to loud rock concerts, solo shows or transgender themes.

67 Reviews | 47 Followers
99
Ambitious, Dizzying, Masterful, Profound, Riveting

See it if you're breathing. John Cameron Mitchell gives one of the greatest performances of all time.

Don't see it if you're easily offended.

91 Reviews | 14 Followers
98
Quirky, Must see, Hilarious, Ambitious, Clever

See it if You like loud rock concerts, witty puns, "I must laugh because if I don't, I will cry"

Don't see it if You dislike crude jokes or laughing until you cry

Critic Reviews (18)

The Upcoming (UK)
August 7th, 2015

"The recent addition of accomplished stage and screen actor Taye Diggs as Hedwig is good news for even the most devoted fans of the cult classic, as there is much to be surprised, delighted and enlightened by in his portrayal...he commits wholeheartedly to the insecurities, complexities and idiosyncrasies of the role. Diggs’ natural presence exudes sexually dominant masculinity, making his willingness to explore the feminine experience a compelling risk – and it pays off."
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Daily Mail (UK)
July 23rd, 2015

"Taye Diggs' first night playing the beloved yet troubled transgender rocker from East Berlin was a success. The 44-year-old actor's performance - and no doubt his amazing physique - drew a standing ovation...While most know that Taye can act, they're finding out he has the singing voice and dance moves as well."
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