Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Like I said, before I went into Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the only thing I knew about it was that it was based on a movie from the 80s and that the main character was a man dressed as a woman.  I knew nothing of the music, the plot or even the main actor (I knew it was Michael C. Hall and he played Dexter but since Dexter is super violent, I'd never seen him do anything.)  Right before entering the theatre, I asked my friend the plot and what she told me made me blush. I'd just blush again attempting to tell you so google it if you must know. 

But aside from all that, I have to admit, I loved it!  It's a little dirty in the best ways and it's super loud and just a bit crazy. I did lose the thread a bit.  The acoustics were awful, so I'm not entirely sure what most of the songs were about.  All was fine when he was talking, but when the band started, all bets were off.  But I got the general idea.  For all it's brashness, it had a lot of heart too, and by the end, you really felt for Hedwig.  That's all to do with Michael C. Hall.

As much as I'd hoped to see NPH in the role, Michael C. Hall was absolutely brilliant.  Don't get me wrong, he's a truly hideous woman, but the man has guts.  I don't know many men that would dance around for an hour in knee-high 3 inch heeled gold go-go boots, a denim mini dress, about 6 inches of makeup and a blonde wig, then strip it all off, and go 2 songs in black undies and nothing else.  He was committed and awesome in the part!  I'd kill for guts like that!

So I suppose, this just proves, I should totally say yes more.  What an awesome way to spend a Saturday!