Michael C. Hall to Play 'Hedwig'

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and Six Feet Under star Michael C. Hall will step into the platform boots of Neil Patrick Harris. Neil won a Tony for his role as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and now Michael will take on the role on Broadway.


Hedwig and the Angry Inch
tells the story of a fictional rock band fronted by an East German transgender singer named Hedwig.


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Harris was the first one to make Hedwig sparkle on stage by rocking glitter and heels.

When Harris first left the Tony Award-winning musical, actor Andrew Rannells took on the role.

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Hall's debut as Hedwig is set for October 16, and he will continue to perform through January 4th. He'll appear with Lena Hall, who won a Tony for her performance as Yitzhak.

Watch Neil Patrick Harris talk about the heels and glitter on Hedwig below.