THEATER LATTÉ DA ANNOUNCES THE CAST OF HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 21, 2019
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THEATER LATTÉ DA ANNOUNCES THE CAST OF HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
“More than any god could ever plan. More than a woman or a man.”
– from Wicked Little Town, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The genre-bending and electrifying musical stars Tyler Michaels King in the titular role of Hedwig and Jay Owen Eisenberg stars as Yitzhak. Jendeen Forberg, Jason Hansen, Mayda Miller, and Jakob Smith are the Angry Inch band.
Performances begin March 27 and run thru May 5, 2019 at the Ritz Theater.|
Single tickets are on sale now at Latteda.org or 612-339-3003.
(Minneapolis/St. Paul) Theater Latté Da announces the cast for John Cameron Mitchell’s genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing sensation Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Winner of 2014 Tony award for Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch features music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Annie Enneking and Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein co-direct the production with Music Director Jason Hansen. Performances begin March 27 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
“Groundbreaking and undoubtedly ahead of its time,” says Entertainment Weekly, this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing rock score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. Winner of the 2014 Tony award for Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is an inspiration to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.
Peter Rothstein co-directs Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Annie Enneking, who shares, “I’m obsessed with notions of transcendence, the problems of love, and the vitality behind radical self-definition.” Rothstein adds, "I have long admired this radical piece of musical theater and am thrilled to re-imagine it with this extraordinary team of artists."
The production stars Tyler Michaels King as Hedwig and Jay Owen Eisenberg as Yitzhak. Michaels has starred in several productions with Theater Latté Da including Assassins, Peter and the Starcatcher, Sweeney Todd, and Cabaret. This production marks Eisenberg’s debut with Latté Da. A director, actor, and teaching artist, he has appeared in productions at Children’s Theatre Company, Guthrie Theater, and Open Eye Figure Theatre, among others. Joining them live on stage as the Angry Inch band are Chicago-based guitarist Jakob Smith, bassist and multi-musician/artist/producer Mayda Miller, and drummer Jendeen Forberg, founder and leader of Wolverines Big Band.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch features scenic design by Michael Hoover, costume design by Alice Fredrickson, lighting design by Mary Shabatura, sound design by Alex Ritter, and properties design by Abbee Warmboe.
Theater Latté Da is an award-winning Twin Cities musical theater company that combines music and story to illuminate the breadth and depth of the human experience. The company seeks to create new connections between story, music, artist, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. www.latteda.org
FACT SHEET:
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Book by John Cameron Mitchell
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask
Directed by Annie Enneking and Peter Rothstein
Music Direction by Jason Hansen
“Groundbreaking and undoubtedly ahead of its time,” says Entertainment Weekly, this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing rock score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the musical stage. Winner of the 2014 Tony award for Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is an inspiration to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.
Starring Tyler Michaels King as Hedwig and Jay Owen Eisenberg as Yitzhak
Jendeen Forberg, Jason Hansen, Mayda Miller, and Jakob Smith are the Angry Inch band.
Dates: Wednesday, March 27 – Sunday, May 5, 2019
Venue: Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis MN 55413
Tickets: $31-51
