- Feb 20, 2025 – Mar 01, 2025
- Times: Times Vary
- Venue: Open Stage
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25 North Court Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101 - Visit Website
Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, will present Hedwig and the Angry Inch on its Capital Blue Cross Main Stage from Feb. 6 to Mar. 1. Directed by Chris Gibson and musically directed by Brad Barkdoll, the production stars TJ Creedon as Hedwig, backed by an all-star band that will leave audiences breathless.
This genre-bending, fourth wall-smashing sensation features a pulsing rock score and electrifying performances, telling the story of one of the most unique and unforgettable characters ever to grace the stage. Hedwig, a genderqueer rock singer, follows her ex-lover Tommy Gnosis on his successful tour. She recounts her painful journey from East Germany, a botched sex reassignment surgery, and a broken marriage to finding herself through music. Amidst her struggles with identity and her abusive relationship with her assistant/husband Yitzhak, Hedwig experiences a transformative moment of self-acceptance, passing her legacy to Yitzhak as she steps into peace.
"Hedwig is a groundbreaking rock musical that is brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking and wickedly funny," said Open Stage Artistic Director Stuart Landon. “The musical is ahead of its time and a must-see in Harrisburg. With a pulse-pounding rock score, unforgettable performances, and the incredible TJ Creedon as Hedwig, this is a show you will not want to miss.”