NewsLena Hall Cast in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Neil Patrick Harris Extends RunLena Hall, who stars as Nicola in Broadway's Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots, has been cast in the Broadway bow of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, starring Neil Patrick Harris, producers announced Jan. 14.
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Hall, who is also the lead singer of rock band The Deafening, will play the role of Yitzhak in Hedwig, which features a book by John Cameron Mitchell, music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and direction by Michael Mayer.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch will begin previews March 29 at the Belasco Theatre, prior to an official opening April 22. The musical also announced a four-week extension for its star, Harris, who is now scheduled to appear through Aug. 17.
Tickets for this extension will go on sale exclusively to American Express cardholders (with preferred seating available to Gold Card, Platinum Card and Centurion members) Jan. 18 at 10 AM. Tickets for the general public will be available Jan. 30. Tickets for performances through July 20 are currently on sale.
Mitchell and Trask's landmark 1998 musical will star Harris as the titular Hedwig, a transgender singer fronting a fictional rock-n-roll band. It will be directed by Tony Award winner Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot) with musical staging by Emmy Award nominee Spencer Liff (The Wedding Singer, Cry-Baby). Justin Craig is musical director.
The Hedwig creative team includes scenic designer Julian Crouch, costume designer Arianne Phillips, lighting designer Kevin Adams, hair and makeup designer Mike Potter, sound designer Timothy O'Heir, musical supervisor Ethan Popp, vocal supervisor Liz Caplan and associate director Johanna McKeon. Adams and Potter were both part of the original 1998 Off-Broadway creative team of Hedwig. Sound designer O'Heir worked on the 2001 film adaptation.
Members of the Angry Inch will include musical director Craig (guitar and keyboards), Matt Duncan (bass), Tim Mislock (guitar) and Peter Yanowitz (drums).
Harris has performed on Broadway in Assassins and in the New York Philharmonic production of Company. He has been honored with four Emmy Awards: three for his acclaimed hosting of the Tony Awards and another for his guest-starring role on "Glee." He also served as host and producer of the 61st and 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The dramatic musical comedy began Off Off-Broadway at Westbeth and then ran over two years at the Jane Street Theatre beginning in February 1998. Hedwig and the Angry Inch won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, and both John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask won Obies. Hedwig and the Angry Inch won a 1998 New York Magazine Award and Entertainment Weekly's "Soundtrack of the Year" Award.
David Binder, who first produced Hedwig in 1997, is producing the musical on Broadway with Jayne Baron Sherman, Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Paula Marie Black, Patrick Catullo, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Raise The Roof, Eric Schnall, and The Shubert Organization. 101 Productions, Ltd are the executive producers.
PHOTO ARCHIVE: Neil Patrick Harris' Life in the Theatre
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From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career
From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career
The ever-busy Neil Patrick Harris, who won the 2014 Tony Award for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is headed back to TV in his new hour-long TV variety show "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris," which will premiere Sept. 15 on NBC. Harris — who rose to fame as the young star of "Doogie Howser, M.D." — has had quite a stage career in addition to his success on screen. Here's a look back!
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Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production Rent.
Emily Bergl and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1998 Old Globe Theatre production Romeo and Juliet.
Patti LuPone and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2001 San Francisco Symphony concert production Sweeney Todd.
2002: Neil Patrick Harris In the Broadway play Proof.
Neil Patrick Harris as the Emcee in the Broadway musical Cabaret.
Harris and company in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
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James Barbour and Harris in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2004 Los Angeles production of The Paris Letter.
Neil Patrick Harris, Lawrence Pressman, Josh Radnor, Patricia Wettig and Ron Rifkin in the 2004 Los Angeles production The Paris Letter.
Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production tick, tick...BOOM!
Tee Jaye, Neil Patrick Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production tick, tick...BOOM!
Neil Patrick Harris, Laurie Metcalf and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production All My Sons.
Neil Patrick Harris and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production All My Sons.
Harris and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in the 2006 Hollywood Bowl special event Amadeus Live.
Neil Patrick Harris and Craig Bierko in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris and Jon Cryer in the 2011 concert production of Company
Christina Hendricks and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris in Company with the New York Philharmonic, 2011.
Neil Patrick Harris (center) and cast members from Sister Act perform in the opening number.
Harris with Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris and James Barbour in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert.
Harris and Michael Cerveris in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert
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Harris and Mike Tyson at the 2013 Tony Awards
Harris hosting the 2013 Tony Awards
Derek DelGaudio, Helder Guimarães and Neil Patrick Harris meet the press to discuss Nothing To Hide, directed by Harris.
Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Lena Hall and Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
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Lena Hall and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
The cast at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Mayer, Lena Hall, Neil Patrick Hrris, Stephen Trask, and Spencer Liff at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night after party.
Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
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Neil Patrick Harris, Nathaniel Motulsky as Little NPH and Nicole Scherzinger on "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"
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