I was at the invited dress and to say it was the most anticipated and exciting theater experience I ever had is an understatement! I was right there with the ovation even before JCM took the stage and almost fainted with excitement at his entrance. Seeing Hedwig the way it was meant to be performed is such a satisfying experience. The moments I could hardly handle were during "The Origin of Love" "Angry Inch" and of course "Midnight Radio" , my favorite.
John is in incredible voice. Finally, I hope those who have seen other Hedwigs can understand what I meant when I critiqued that they didn't fully inhabit the character, that they lacked the emotion necessary to know who Hedwig is.
Oh, and the line about the west wing of his hair has been permanent since off broadway.
. I went with a friend who said he hated the show the first time he saw it with another actor in the role. He's now in love with it.
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES