John Cameron Mitchell to Join HEDWIG on Broadway for 8 Weeks!- Page 2

[RW3]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:19pm

He's trending on Twitter.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:22pm

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:28pm

For those who saw him perform this role, worth it?

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:29pm

Every penny.

As soon as I saw this announced, I didn't even post on here. I went directly to Telecharge. Updated On: 11/20/14 at 02:29 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:32pm

You might have liked NPH. You might have enjoyed Andrew Rannells and Michael C. Hall. You might have very fond memories of Michael Cerveris. But there is only ONE true Hedwig. And that bitch is coming home.

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:36pm

I am confused by Trask saying "there's probably a small part of me that feels like Robbie Robertson felt when The Band reunited without him. I kind of wish I were going to be on that stage."

Why can't he? If you don't want to get rid of someone, add a member. It is a rock band.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:37pm

Thanks hater, I'm headed there myself right now!

[dreaming]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:40pm

PJ and all those who don't get it: I SAW THE ORIGINAL. So I actually have a basis for judgment. I'm glad you get to relive his performance. I also saw other people in the role who I felt captured it better. His writing was brilliant-no question there. The world burst open for me with someone else in the role, okay? (And it wasn't NPH or any current Hedwig.)

Updated On: 11/20/14 at 02:40 PM

[Green_Flash]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:42pm

So Excited! Just bought my tickets for early Feb!

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:43pm

dreaming, aren't you like ten years old?

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:48pm

I also immediately went on Telecharge and bought myself a ticket. I was too young for Hedwig the first time around but I've fallen utterly in love with this incarnation and I'm so excited to see JCM in it.

[dreaming]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 2:52pm

Phyllis-don't you wish? No, I'm not ten. I did see the original.

However, recognizing that maybe I didn't fully grasp the performance the first time I saw Mr. Mitchell, I have gone ahead and purchased a balcony seat for his first performance. So, I am willing to try again. Updated On: 11/20/14 at 02:52 PM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:03pm

Who was the subsequent Hedwig you liked?

[dreaming]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:06pm

Michael Cerveris

[Jamie Pierce]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:08pm

a) Best news ever

b) Even though we saw it coming, I'm just as excited as if it were a complete surprise

c) Even though I want the show to run forever and continue to have a mile-long list of dream Hedwigs I would love to see, I really do like the poetry of having JCM close the show. "Think of the symmetry...think of the publicity..."

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:13pm

"I SAW THE ORIGINAL. So I actually have a basis for judgment."

Just bad timing as far as when to express it.

[dreaming]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:16pm

MEA CULPA. I said I'm sorry. I'll say it again. I'm sorry I saw the original and preferred one person's take to another's. I am sitting in the balc for JCM's first. Maybe I'll like it better this time.

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:21pm

Cerveris is amazing. I never got to see him as Hedwig, unfortunately. But Hedwig ranking has been going on for nearly a year now. The issue isn't liking someone more than JCM. That would be lunacy. I didn't like NPH, but lots of people did. Good for them.

I just think people were happy with the headline about JCM, came to this thread, and read bored "Who didn't expect this?!" reactions, how it really wouldn't improve the box office, and, of course, whether this might answer the ultimate question of 2014: Does this mean The Visit can go there?

As opposed to people excited about the news.

[macnyc]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 3:51pm

Well, I'm very excited about the news! I missed John when the show was off Broadway because I wasn't into theater back then. And I bet his interpretation of the role now is very different from what he did at Squeezebox or the Jane. I saw NPH, Rannells, and MCH, and I enjoyed all of them and their different approaches. Now I get to see the original! Sign me up.

And I want to see Trask too! Strap a guitar on that man!

I wonder if Lena will stay?


Updated On: 11/20/14 at 03:51 PM

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 4:03pm

Lena is staying. It's in the article.

[Vespertine1228]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 4:31pm

What a great idea to fill seats during the harsh winter months. I can't wait to see it for a second time after catching NPH's last week.

I assume after Mitchell another actor will more mainstream appeal will come in. I think having Mitchell back will bring a lot of press and momentum back to this revival.

As long as Adam Lambert doesn't replace him, I'll be fine.

[macnyc]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 4:33pm

Thanks, frogs! I read the article too quickly. I'm glad she's staying.

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 4:41pm

"As long as Adam Lambert doesn't replace him, I'll be fine."

Oh no... What will happen to you if Adam goes into the show?

[mfaye9]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 4:44pm

Does anyone know when they may open up more seats for the final show? My girlfriend and I are looking to buy tickets but we aren't sure if we should buy not so amazing seats now or try to jump on seats when they release them. Do you guys think it is safe to wait?

[South Florida]

Posted: 11/20/14 at 4:44pm

Wish he was doing this during the Spring season. Can't afford all these trips, but I'm informed the Mrs. is going in February, congratulations all you peops who have been yearning for this.