Hedwig Previews- Page 4

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:23am

Do we see a Tony Award for this performance? I mean, the Tony Committee really do love Neil!

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:36am

Certainly the most likely choice by a mile in my eyes.

[Broadway Bob*]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:37am

I've been predicting NPH winning the Tony ever since it was announced he was going to do the show.

[center]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:41am

Thanks, I didn't think it was a prank, but I'm terrible at April Fools so didn't want to rule that out! It was a guy sitting in BB1, but it did also seem easier for NPH to access. And let's just say I saw *plenty* - it's not like there's any room between those seats, and he's standing on the shared armrest. A pretty ridiculously amazing experience either way!

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:43am

What do you mean by "plenty?" Is NPH actually naked in this? :P I don't know much about the show and can't wait to see it in June (nudity or not lol)

[center]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:46am

Ha, no, it's just the combination of tight booty shorts and, you know, him straddling your face.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 10:43am

I was just informed by someone who saw the original and was dreading this revival that Neil Patrick Harris "OWNS!" the "Wig in a Box" number and that all of his friends should go see it.

[djoko84]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 11:04am

I still think Jefferson Mays is the frontrunner.

[broadwaytbay]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 11:21am

Another Pic of NPH as Hedwig

http://perezhilton.com/2014-04-02-neil-patrick-harris-transforms-into-a-transgender-for-previews-of-hedwig-and-the-angry-inch

[Brian07663NJ]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 12:06pm

Was at the 8 pm performance Tuesday, April 1. I did not see the original many years ago. Have been a fan of the movie and music for many years. So I am familiar with the material. Even knowing that the show was 90 minutes at times the conversational moments were a bit tedious for me.

Unfortunately a few times I though:
- I know where this is going and this show is only 90 minutes, how much more?
- Glad I saw the movie because that sentence was easier to pick up in the movie because of the visual. eg when he references the Asian guitar player going off on a riff; when they were sunbathing nude and Hans was being watched; the entire very young Hans with the music, dancing, oven scenes, etc (btw yes I know the stage version came before the movie so no one needs to point that out to me - thank you)
- How many times do we need to have that back door open to understand that Tommy is out there?

NPH was AMAZING. I could not get over how he moves, jumps, dances in those shoes! He has really become this role! He IS Hedwig. His pain is palpable!

Lena Hall - I wanted more. She was great. She sounds amazing. Too bad there isn't more to this role.

I liked the set and how it transformed!

I wasn't upset that I spent full price on the ticket even with it being a 90 minute performance.
I would recommend this to friends however I would also suggest that they see the movie prior to seeing the show on stage.

I doubt this would be a show that I would attend again even though it was great, I enjoyed it and think NPH is a strong contender for a Tony award.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/2/14 at 5:55pm

"How many times do we need to have that back door open to understand that Tommy is out there?"

I think it's to remind the audience of how painful it is for Hedwig.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 12:21am

Her reactions to Tommy's concert go from dismissive to caustic to distraught, and I think seeing that is important--especially depending on how you interpret (spoilers) the Hedwig performer's transformation into Tommy for the climactic reprise of Wicked Little Town.

[darquegk]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 7:26am

How exactly DO we interpret that moment? It has always puzzled me onstage and confused me even more onscreen.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 7:52am

it is not clear what is confusing you, especially since it is played differently in the movie. The basic foundation of the moment is that he has exploited her.

[Kad]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 7:56am

I always thought it was Hedwig releasing herself from the hurt of being betrayed by who she thought was her other half, and then ultimately releasing herself from the need to have someone else complete her.

[Brian07663NJ]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 8:36am

great responses...

I guess it could be an impact to those not as familiar as we are with the original off Broadway production or movie to see this repetitively.

I take it for granted that Hedwig feels the incredible pain of knowing she was used but just misses that final announcement by Tommy (stopping to avoid complete spoiler).

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 8:43am

Did anyone else think NPH was about to remove the booty shorts at the very end as he walks toward the lights? The movie has such a scene at the very end, as well.

[Jane2]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 8:44am

During the run of the show at the Jane, many people thought that the transformation meant that Hedwig and Tommy were one and the same person. Then when the film came out, we saw that they were two different people, but some thought they were still the same person. And many thought the answer was left open to interpretation.

btw-how 'bout that Michael Pitt as Tommy? I loved him.

[pennydreadful]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 10:01am

What final announcement by Tommy? I've only seen the show once (going again tonight) and have never seen the movie. Michael Pitt is Tommy?? Boardwalk Empire's Michael Pitt? Wow!!

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 10:05am

To quibble, I think Boardwalk Empire features Hedwig's Michael Pitt, but yes, same guy.

[HogansHero]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 10:21am

To quibble even more, Hedwig features The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek's Michael Pitt. NYTW, 1999, with Lecy Goranson as the bad girl who draws him to darkness.

[darquegk]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 10:24am

Here's my interpretation of the film...

The final scenes of the movie are designed to reflect the "Origin of Love" sequence, as far as I can tell. Hedwig and Tommy are in the car crash that should "reunite them" as one body, but does not. Those final moments show that Hedwig and Tommy are not two sides of the same coin at all, but two people who cannot be sensibly together.

Hedwig's fantasy sequence then is not of becoming Tommy or of Tommmy becoming her, but of Yitzhak transforming into her best possible self and Hedwig succeeding as who and what she is.

[Jane2]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 10:41am

Who remembers that scene towards the end of the film when Hedwig holds the hand mirror to his face, and moves it over so that one half the reflection is his own, and the other half is Tommy. What this tells me is that he has found his other half and that completes him, makes him whole.

[bwayalltheway]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 10:44am

Has anyone tried Standing Room for this yet? Anyone know if the line forms after the lottery, before?

[rlb237]

Posted: 4/3/14 at 11:40am

I saw it Tuesday night 4/1, and it was PHENOMENAL!!! I can't believe the show is still only in previews, that's how utterly fabulous I found it all to be. I only noticed one or two mistakes/flubs, but those were so very minor that it didn't even matter.

I am aware of the original movie though I've never seen it, but I'm a huge NPH fan and was going to be in the city anyway for my birthday so I knew I had to see this, and I am SO GLAD I did. It was so enjoyable, and both Neil and Lena are beyond terrific. I would see this again in a heartbeat. Hell, I'd see it every night if I could afford it, it was that good.

The stage door was mobbed, but people were fun and polite in my crowd. I managed to snag a couple blurry-ish photos of Lena, and got some great ones of Neil thanks to a very tall man standing next to me. My mother managed to get one of our playbills in Neil's vicinity too, so we got his autograph. He was incredibly sweet and patient (his bodyguard/driver, not so much). All in all, it was a VERY happy birthday evening for me, and I would recommend this show to anyone even remotely interested in the Hedwig story or anyone who's a fan of Neil's. The show, and he, will not disappoint you.