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The Wig's Out of the Box! Check Out Darren Criss in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Production photos of the musical’s newest star have been released.

Darren Criss as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Darren Criss as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
(© Joan Marcus)

Glee star Darren Criss begins his limited 12-week engagement in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch tonight, and the first photos of him in character have been released.

Rebecca Naomi Jones as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Rebecca Naomi Jones as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
(© Joan Marcus)

Criss stars opposite Rebecca Naomi Jones, who plays the role of Hedwig's roadie husband, Yitzhak. Jones took over the part from Tony winner Lena Hall, who played her final performance on April 4.

Rebecca Naomi Jones as Yitzhak and Darren Criss as Hedwig sing "Midnight Radio."
Darren Criss
Rebecca Naomi Jones
Rebecca Naomi Jones as Yitzhak and Darren Criss as Hedwig sing "Midnight Radio."
(© Joan Marcus)

The musical follows the titular transgender rock performer as she recounts her life during a concert at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, where the musical runs. Directed by Michael Mayer and featuring musical staging by Spencer Liff, Hedwig and the Angry Inch features a score by Stephen Trask, a book by Mitchell, and designs by Julian Crouch (set), Arianne Phillips (costumes), Kevin Adams (lighting), Mike Potter (hair and makeup), Timothy O'Heir (sound), Ethan Popp (music supervision), Liz Caplan (vocal supervision), and Johanna McKeon (associate director). Justin Craig serves as musical director of The Angry Inch band, alongside Justin Craig (guitar and keyboards), Matt Duncan (bass), Tim Mislock (guitar), and Peter Yanowitz (drums).

Darren Criss rocks out onstage at the Belasco.
Darren Criss rocks out onstage at the Belasco.
(© Joan Marcus)

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