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Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG

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#2Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:10pm

Link: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/12/harriss-run-in-angry-inch-wont-get-any-longer/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Arts&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body


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Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent

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#2Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:10pm

Awesome! So excited to go back to see him in the role!
Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:10 PM

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#3Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:12pm

For serious?

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#4Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:12pm



Andrew Rannells singing "Origin of Love":



http://youtu.be/yrr9b9vyXoA





Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:12 PM

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#5Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:14pm

Hm. Did not see that coming. August 20th. Awesome!!!

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#6Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:14pm

I was hoping for Jinkx. But I'm interested to see Andrew.

hanabana
#7Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:15pm

Seriously? NPH is great, but I am very curious to see what Andrew Rannells can bring to the role. This might get me back to see the show if it does happen.

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#8Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:17pm

Yes... YES... YES!!!!!!!!! Someone I don't despise immensely! I can see Hedwig now!

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#9Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:20pm

It is the truth. I heard about it beforehand from a friend who works on the production


<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

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#10Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:20pm

I think I can dig this. Not the obvious choice, but I think checking this out again will be part of my summer trip.

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#11Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:23pm

I'm sure the BOM and hipster Girls crowd will buy lots of tickets.

JRRTolken
#12Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:26pm

You need someone more famous than Andrew for what is a 2 person show. I do think Jonathon Groff would be amazing.

RW3
#13Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:27pm

According to BWW, his run is only 8 weeks long. So, I wonder who would replace him?

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#14Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:28pm

When I read the headline my face was literally O.O "YESSSSSSSSS!" He'll be great!

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#15Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:29pm

Love it!

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#16Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:29pm

Did not see this coming either - it is a great choice and hope they can line up Pink after Rannells 8 week run (the rumor of Pink replacing NPH was VERY intriguing). Now we will see if Hedwig will suffer from the "not-Lane and not-Broderick Producers" syndrome and prove the show is more than a specific individual playing Hedwig.

I never thought Hedwig would survive once John Cameron Mitchell stepped out of the off-Bway version - OR - the original Cabaret revival would survive after Cummings left. But they both did - and very well.

I hope they can also tweek some small details of the show to fit into the special talents and let each of these Hedwigs put their own stamp on the show (although some of the unscripted passages allow the individusls to bring something slightly different to it). That would be really cool.

Long live Hedwig...



Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:29 PM

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#17Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:30pm

Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG

Him as Hedwig at the Zachary Scott Theatre in 2002

JRRTolken
#18Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:32pm

Wilson Jermaine Heredia anyone???

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#19Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:33pm

There's clips of him singing "Origin of Love" at various concerts - and very well.

I think it's a good choice. Surprising, but not at all unwelcome.

Also, that poster looks like a porn parody of the show.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 6/12/14 at 05:33 PM

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#20Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:36pm

Joseph Gordon Levitt, Adam Lambert, Tim Minchin, Matt Bellamy, Jared Leto, Donald Glover, Jim Parsons, Lee Pace, or even Amanda Palmer would be much more interesting choices....

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#21Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:39pm

If they're following the same formula as the off broadway show, it could turn out to be a brilliant idea. The fan base from seeing JCM loved the show so much and were anxious to see each one of the following Hedwigs when they took over, and the show lasted 2 years.


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jerseygurl
#23Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:40pm

I was in Camp Jared Leto, too. A real rocker and a fine actor but agents probably said no more transgender roles for now.

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#24Andrew Rannells to replace NPH in HEDWIG
Posted: 6/12/14 at 5:43pm

The producers confirmed to the New York Times that this is happening. Why all the questions???


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