Review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) by Brettney Y — 13 Mar 2008

Amazing amazing amazing. john cameron mitchell is brilliant and quirky and incredibly dynamic.

This review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) was written by Brettney Y on 13 Mar 2008.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has generally received very positive reviews.

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