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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

John Cameron Mitchell as the title character in the Broadway run of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

The creator of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ finally takes the Broadway stage

April 6, 2015Arts

When John Cameron Mitchell first created his cult favorite, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” many friends thought it was the end of his career. But now, 20 years later, he’s back playing the role of the transgender punk rocker on Broadway in an award-winning production.

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