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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) is the Citizen Kane of botched sex-change musicals. It also happens to be the Main Art Theatre’s midnight movie this Friday and Saturday.
Hedwig begins his life by listening to David Bowie on US Armed Forces radio from his mother’s terrifyingly small apartment in East Berlin. It’s clear from a young age that Hedwig isn’t like the other kids. He has a knack for fashion that borders on the supernatural and his songs are catchy enough to listen to on the ride home from the theater. Unfortunately, Hedwig’s life is far from perfect and his dream of having a sex change goes seriously awry; leaving him with only an “Angry Inch” remaining of his original member.
Although it started out as an off-Broadway play, Hedwig was successful enough to merit a transition to the big screen. John Cameron Mitchell (producer of both Shortbus and Tarnation) wrote, directed and stars in the film. It’s also noteworthy that Hedwig’s Detroit area debut was sponsored by the Triangle Foundation at the Main Art Theatre a number of years ago.
So if you’re a fan of Glam (ala the New York Dolls), musicals, post-gender theory or just truly campy fun, then check out Hedwig and the Angry Inch at The Main Art Theatre this Friday and Saturday.
Ticket prices: $9.25 general admission. Ask about student and senior discounts.
Location: 118 North Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067. (248) 263-2111
Time:…well, midnight.
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