Join Haven Chicago for it’s summer production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a groundbreaking rock musical that promises to captivate audiences with its electrifying performances and powerful storytelling. Directed by Chicago musical staple, JD Caudill, and featuring an exceptional team of talented artists and technicians, this production is set to take the stage from July 10th to August 4th, 2024 at Haven’s resident home, The Den Theatre (The Bookspan), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets go on sale May 31st at havenchi.org.
With music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and a book by John Cameron Mitchell, Hedwig and the Angry Inch follows the journey of Hedwig Robinson, a genderqueer East German singer leading a fictional rock and roll band. As Hedwig navigates themes of identity, love, and self-discovery, audiences are taken on a thrilling and unforgettable ride filled with heart, humor, and raw emotion.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: Hedwig and The Angry Inch
Directed by JD Caudill
Location: The Den Theatre (The Bookspan), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
Dates: Previews: Previews July 5, 6, and 9th at 7:30 pm, July 7 at 3pm
Opening performance: Press Opening July 10 at 7:30 pm
Regular run: July 11th – August 4th, 2024
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm.
Industry Night: Monday July 22nd at 7:30pm
Understudy Performance: Wednesday July 31st at 7:30 pm
Tickets: Previews: pay-what-you-can. Regular: Tickets are $36, with reserved seating at $46. Student Tickets $21, and Industry Tickets $31
Tyler Anthony Smith will play the titular role. Known for their roles with Hell in a Handbag Productions, they bring a plethora of charisma and grit to this coveted role. As Yitzhak, Ismael García transforms into the multifaceted, complex lover of Hedwig, doubling as other people haunting Hedwig’s life. The understudies are Haven stalwarts Larry D Trice II and Crystal Claros.
Band members include: Harper Caruso (Music Director/Piano), Maddison Denault (Guitar), Alek Boggio (Bass) and Mia Park (Drums).
Under JD Caudill, audiences can expect a fresh and innovative interpretation of this beloved musical. Collaborating with Music Director Harper Caruso, Choreography by Willy LaQueue, and an exceptional production team, including Patrick McGuire (Props), Jonathan Berg-Einhorn (Scenic), Beth Miller (Costumes), Liz Cooper (Lighting), Jake Sorgen (Sound), Steve Labedz (Projections), Lolly Extract (Puppets), Carly Belle Cason (Violence), Keith Ryan (Wigs), Sydney Genco (Makeup), Leo Batutis (Assistant Director), Kirsten Baity (Intimacy), Christopher Pazdernik (Casting), Angela Salinas (Production Manager) and Julia Farrell Diefenbach (PR and Marketing), this production promises to push boundaries and deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience.