Review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) by Lorelei R — 18 Jun 2009

Really briliant !

Let's volume up and sing rock !

This review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) was written by Lorelei R on 18 Jun 2009.

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

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