Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#1

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:09pm

Beginning August 20th.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/12/harriss-run-in-angry-inch-wont-get-any-longer/?smid=nytimesarts Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:09 PM

[Yero my Hero]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#2

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:10pm

Link: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/12/harriss-run-in-angry-inch-wont-get-any-longer/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Arts&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body

Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent

"He's a tramp, but I love him."

[gstrus2]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#2

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:10pm

Awesome! So excited to go back to see him in the role!
Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:10 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#3

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:12pm

For serious?

[PalJoey]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#4

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:12pm

Andrew Rannells singing "Origin of Love":



http://youtu.be/yrr9b9vyXoA

Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:12 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#5

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:14pm

Hm. Did not see that coming. August 20th. Awesome!!!

[Younger Brother]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#6

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:14pm

I was hoping for Jinkx. But I'm interested to see Andrew.

[hanabana]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#7

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:15pm

Seriously? NPH is great, but I am very curious to see what Andrew Rannells can bring to the role. This might get me back to see the show if it does happen.

[TheatreFan4]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#8

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:17pm

Yes... YES... YES!!!!!!!!! Someone I don't despise immensely! I can see Hedwig now!

[Jane2]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#9

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:20pm

It is the truth. I heard about it beforehand from a friend who works on the production

<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#10

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:20pm

I think I can dig this. Not the obvious choice, but I think checking this out again will be part of my summer trip.

[Sutton Ross]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#11

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:23pm

I'm sure the BOM and hipster Girls crowd will buy lots of tickets.

[JRRTolken]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#12

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:26pm

You need someone more famous than Andrew for what is a 2 person show. I do think Jonathon Groff would be amazing.

[RW3]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#13

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:27pm

According to BWW, his run is only 8 weeks long. So, I wonder who would replace him?

[JoseLee_]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#14

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:28pm

When I read the headline my face was literally O.O "YESSSSSSSSS!" He'll be great!

[theatregeek6]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#15

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:29pm

Love it!

[SFFrontRow]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#16

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:29pm

Did not see this coming either - it is a great choice and hope they can line up Pink after Rannells 8 week run (the rumor of Pink replacing NPH was VERY intriguing). Now we will see if Hedwig will suffer from the "not-Lane and not-Broderick Producers" syndrome and prove the show is more than a specific individual playing Hedwig.

I never thought Hedwig would survive once John Cameron Mitchell stepped out of the off-Bway version - OR - the original Cabaret revival would survive after Cummings left. But they both did - and very well.

I hope they can also tweek some small details of the show to fit into the special talents and let each of these Hedwigs put their own stamp on the show (although some of the unscripted passages allow the individusls to bring something slightly different to it). That would be really cool.

Long live Hedwig...



Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:29 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#17

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:30pm

Him as Hedwig at the Zachary Scott Theatre in 2002

[JRRTolken]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#18

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:32pm

Wilson Jermaine Heredia anyone???

[Kad]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#19

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:33pm

There's clips of him singing "Origin of Love" at various concerts - and very well.

I think it's a good choice. Surprising, but not at all unwelcome.

Also, that poster looks like a porn parody of the show.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:33 PM

[Johnnycantdecide]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#20

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:36pm

Joseph Gordon Levitt, Adam Lambert, Tim Minchin, Matt Bellamy, Jared Leto, Donald Glover, Jim Parsons, Lee Pace, or even Amanda Palmer would be much more interesting choices....

[Jane2]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#21

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:39pm

If they're following the same formula as the off broadway show, it could turn out to be a brilliant idea. The fan base from seeing JCM loved the show so much and were anxious to see each one of the following Hedwigs when they took over, and the show lasted 2 years.

<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

[Sutton Ross]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#22

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:40pm

[jerseygurl]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#23

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:40pm

I was in Camp Jared Leto, too. A real rocker and a fine actor but agents probably said no more transgender roles for now.

[GreasedLightning]

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG#24

Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:43pm

The producers confirmed to the New York Times that this is happening. Why all the questions???