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The WTFs: One Fearless Theatergoer Celebrated Halloween 2014 in Hedwig's Wig — and Lived

It’s shocking that someone would steal a wig, and more shocking that Hedwig hasn’t tracked the culprit down.

As 2014 draws to a close, TheaterMania looks back on some of the most jaw-dropping stories of the year with the 2014 WTFs.

Michael C. Hall as the title character in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Michael C. Hall as the title character in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
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When we reported that Michael C. Hall's Hedwig wig had been stolen during a Broadway performance at the Belasco Theatre, we were shocked that any theatergoer would be so bold — and surprised the wig can fit in a Hard Rock Café to-go bag . Upon further reflection, however, it's clear that the real WTF here is how any theatergoer could be so foolish. Let's review the facts.

Michael C. Hall was the actor playing Hedwig at the time of the incident.

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Hedwig hates when people mess with her wigs.

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Michael C. Hall has ways of making people pay for their mistakes.

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So Hedwig-wig thief, wherever you're hiding your remarkably high hair, you may want to watch your back.

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