Hedwig to Tour

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:38am

http://www.theroadcompany.com/shows/hedwig.php

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:41am

I think it's odd that it has not showed up on any seasons that have been announced yet.

[The Josh]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:43am

Very excited about this. Who might star? Any chance Lena Hall is leaving the Broadway production to go on the road?

[Alex M]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:54am

Lena will most likely not be going on tour. But maybe Andrew Rannells or Anthony Rapp will star in the tour.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 11:36am

I saw the tour for the original production with Kevin Cahoon twice. It only made it to one city.

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 11:46am

Don't be too sure about this - slots on their site do not guarantee a future life. Lots of shows end up on The Road Company's website and then do not tour.

Updated On: 3/2/15 at 11:46 AM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 11:52am

I still think Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins would make amazing stars of this show.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 11:53am

Would love to see Reidel as Yitzhak.

[tazber]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 11:53am

^^^^^
BWAHAHAH!!!!

Updated On: 3/2/15 at 11:53 AM

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 11:59am

Not at all surprised, and excited at the prospect of being able to see the show at long last.

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 4:34pm

DId BWW just accidentally reveal that Anthony Rapp is playing Hedwig on tour?
The release that Hedwig is touring includes a Rapp's bio.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 4:39pm

LMAO. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winning-HEDWIG-AND-THE-ANGRY-INCH-Will-Launch-National-Tour-20150302

I've screencapped it for fun as well.

[Alex M]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 4:40pm

where...i cant find it

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 4:42pm

The fifth paragraph (follow the link in my post directly above yours).

[Alex M]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 4:47pm

Wow i predicted that it was gonna be him or Andrew! I guess i was right.

Updated On: 3/2/15 at 04:47 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 4:55pm

Wow, it's a good thing you have some copy editors working for free on the board!

[Alix]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 5:01pm

You guys missed a line:

"Rapp portrayed the title character in regional productions in 2003."

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 5:03pm

I am a copy editor at an advertising firm. The Rapp mention is something I would point out, as it clearly doesn't belong in the release (or is missing a transitional paragraph).

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:19pm

I wonder if the tour won't start until 2016. A lot of the big cities have announced their seasons already and none of them include HEDWIG.

[asmith0307]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:20pm

I think what is also telling is that yes, they did mention that Anthony Rapp played the role in regional theatres, but so did Andrew Rannells at the ZACH in Austin. It just seemed out of place that they only mentioned Rapp.

It is possible that it is due to the fact that Rapp played Hedwig at multiple venues rather than just one, but it still seemed a little out of place. That being said, Rapp has a solid career in NYC, so it would be an interesting choice if he toured (though they may need a big name in the more conservative markets).

[gstrus2]

Posted: 3/2/15 at 10:23pm

Rapp's name was thrown in there because they initially copied and pasted the shows info from the article about Rapp tweeting he would play the role agin in a heartbeat.

[Gage2]

Posted: 3/5/15 at 8:20pm

"We have plans for our production of Hedwig to spread nationally, and to Europe, Asia and Australia, so it’s very exciting. As far as touring goes, now that I’ve done it and opened it up again, I would never say never. "
-john cameron mitchell

[South Florida]

Posted: 3/5/15 at 8:24pm

I believe Hedwig will get international recognition and will be an even bigger success overseas.