Official JCM as Hedwig (2015 Edition) Thread — Page 13

The staging has definitely been changed -- he's not running around the stage any more, the car wash has been deleted, and so on. He's not just sitting in a chair, but he does that a good deal. Jokes were made about Bob Wankel allowing them an additional 15 minutes of rehearsal.

There's even an added poignancy to Hedwig's exit, somehow -- not to spoil or anything, but you'll see what I mean.

Bottom line: it's John Cameron Mitchell performing Hedwig. It must be seen. Period.

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Now Hedwig really is the internationally ignored song stylist barely standing before you.

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I'm glad they made accommodations for his injury but I hope he's still taking it easy and not aggravating the problem too much. I assume he's still in the heels and those can be murder with an injury even if you're not walking that much.

No heels - Glittery sneakers

Do we think Lena Hall will stay with this show until it closes?

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MCH taking over for a week to give JCM time to heal. Get in to see #thekneebrace shows while they last!

Oh and skimbleshanks2 I predict Lena leaves with JCM. He said he begged her to stay on with him as she was ready to move on.

Updated On: 2/11/15 at 06:04 PM

Not happy

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Nobody knows WHAT you are wittering on about, SF.

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Eh, got the wife tix for JCM, including a flight, he's out when she comes

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I think Michael C. Hall was wonderful too, and I think it's great of him to step in at a moment's notice.

From what I can gather, JCM treats people well, and in return they're loyal.

Anyway, I think those of you who have tickets for JCM's missed performances will be able to exchange them if you want. I mean, you have a good case.

I wish JCM best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I really hope exchanges are possible- I was supposed to see the cancelled show, and of course I bought a ticket for the last show Michael C. Hall is covering. Not that he isn't great in the part, but I splurged on a full price seat specifically to see JCM.

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"I can't wrap my brain around the thought process that leads to conclusions like this."

If my comment came across as in any way being happy that John is injured, that is not AT ALL how I meant it. I feel terrible for him and of course wish this had never happened, but I have to believe (hope?) that if it were a serious medical strain for him to do this week's shows, they would have canceled them. I've seen the show six times, including twice with John pre-injury, and part of me is looking forward to seeing a more stripped-down version of it. I'm also just curious to see the revised staging, as I know the original staging quite well at this point.

Glad they're bringing in Michael to fill in next week. Good decision.

Don't you wish you had been there, Jane?

Alix, everybody's free to feel whatever they want to feel but there is no way to remove a sense of glee that comes through because you are SO FAMILIAR with the material that you have seen SO MANY TIMES that you're glad for the opportunity to see it changed. Oh, lucky you. Now you can have bragging rights about seeing the hardest to see performances!!!!

Again, the problem is obviously mine because you're not the only one to post things like this. It just reminds me of the actors' edict that says, "Some people here are seeing this for the very first time tonight" in order to keep things fresh and properly respectful of the audience and the material.

It's JUST MY OPINION, but what you write comes through a bit more privileged and obsessive than "good for them for making the most of a bad situation."

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