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gleekto wrote:
I am back in real life after a whirlwind week in SF - doing many things including Hedwig. Twice. (cue Hedwig twirl kick and cymbal crash).

I know people like to hear the uniquenesses of each show, and I did a little Tuesday night write up already, so this will focus more on Friday October 28 show and the whole thing…

So whether you like it or not…

1. It all must start and end with how truly incredible Darren is in this role. Sometimes I become so used to the lilt of his Hedwig voice that I forget what Darren sounds like. He is both very funny and truly heartbreaking.

2. Which brings me to Friday night - Absolute dead silence after WLTR. Which is interesting (and powerful) because they have changed the staging a bit to allow for the crowd to clap for Tommy if they are so inclined (as they did on Tuesday, followed by silence), as the transition between Tommy and Hedwig is longer. It was a long, heavy, mesmerized silence.

3. A general change from Broadway is that as Tommy changes back into Hedwig again after WLTR, there is a greater focus on her surprise at the ash silver cross (Tommy’s signature cross) on her forehead - like there is a now clear self awareness that she (Hedwig) has embodied Tommy. This favours the Tommy-is-really-Hedwig in WLTR interpretation of Hedwig that Darren himself has said is his interpretation. It was very effective.


4. So on Tuesday, as was posted by the guy himself, a gay couple was sitting in the front row and one of them (who is a big Darren fan) got the kiss. While Hedwig is routinely asking the kiss recipient about the person next to them - “do you two come together? Oh you do. Maybe we can come as a threesome later” - On Tuesday they actually were a couple and were both nodding enthusiastically, so Hedwig says after that line - “Oh he’s into it!” (pointing to the boyfriend) and then Yitzhak scowled and Hedwig turns to him “Oh, he’s not”. Was very funny. On Friday night the kiss recipient was a big burly guy in the front row. Also hilarious just because idiosyncratic.

5. Shout out to Wig In A Box which Darren has managed to make surprisingly heartbreaking and beautiful every time.

6. So obviously when you’re like many of us seeing the show many times, you know all the jokes that are about to come. On Friday night, there was a guy behind me who clearly had not seen it before and so I got this little gem at the Holocaust jokes:

Hedwig: “I lost an uncle at Auschwitz too. Mind you, he fell from a guard tower but we all suffered….” etc

Guy behind me to person beside him: “Oh my god they went there. Oh my god.”

Hedwig: “Too soon? Too soon, right?”

It was just SO meta. Perfect.

7. The fan experience - Had a lovely fun dinner with @yanks02, @klaineandbiscuits, @jenndesq, and @amelodysosweet and was at the stage door with @yanks02 and @klaineandbiscuits. As everyone has said, this stage door is SO chill compared to NYC. A+. DO recommend. When Darren got to us, I told him that I had come from Toronto to see him, he was amazing etc…, and he thanked all of us for coming from Toronto, which I was then like “just me” and @klaineandbiscuits “I’m from Nova Scotia” (impressed), and I pointed to @yanks02 and said “San Francisco” to which, as you’ve probably read in her post already, she said “I’ve seen the show fifteen times and he said thank you so much and put his head on her shoulder for a moment and yes, he just has sweetness flowing from him. He makes eye contact with everyone. That’s the thing he gives you. And it’s unique really.

8. And I gotta end with it too - He is such a talent, that Darren. Enjoy it, LA. Hedwig’s coming for you.

October 30 2016   (Source)

Forbes wrote:
Celebrity Makeup Artist Mike Potter on Hedwig, Discovering Yourself, and Three Things All Women Need

October 25, 2016

Let’s talk about the current Hedwig, Darren Criss. What does he bring to the show?


What Darren brings to Hedwig is this youthful, rock and roll energy. He’s got the free, open thing that the younger kids have now – they’re so much more accepting these days.

Years ago, you wouldn’t think of a straight heartthrob actor playing this role. It’s actually shocking. He sings great, looks great, and is a little firecracker.

@shnsf @DarrenCriss @HedwigOnBway saw it last week and was blown away.

— Erica Minehan Cook  (@rica109), October 24, 2016

@DarrenCriss Bravo!!  What a performance! And damn, them legs! @shnsf #HedwigSHN #sugardaddy

— Glen Ostergard (@castroglen), October 25, 2016

Still recovering from the sensory assault that is front row for @DarrenCriss's #Hedwig #HitsYouSOHard @LenaRockerHall @stephentrask

— Today On Broadway  (@TodayonBroadway), October 25, 2016

Saw @DarrenCriss in Hedwig tonight and it was amazing!  I am so thankful I got a chance to see the show while I'm in SF.  I was blown away!

— Lauren  (@Lauren080), October 26, 2016

Well, that was brilliant and fun!  hedwigonbway @darrencriss @ SHN Golden Gate Theatre https://t.co/g1rWLGRjxY

— Garaje Gooch  (@GarajeGooch), October 25, 2016

Darren Criss was amazing! @huiyahh so glad we were able to see it!… https://t.co/DsUTV5e0wb

— Eric Thompson  (@thomp210), October 25, 2016

I will never get over knowing talented people like @DarrenCriss. #rumors pic.twitter.com/QYZHnEgHl9

— Greg Callaghan  (@Grregslist), October 25, 2016

I loved seeing @DarrenCriss star in #Hedwig tonight! Awesome show, I highly recommend. pic.twitter.com/9236U9FYVr

— Matt Akersten  (@MattAkersten), October 25, 2016

@DarrenCriss the show was AMAZING tonight!!

— Karen B  (@Bizzleladysf), October 25, 2016

Oh my flibbin jeebus! @DarrenCriss  was an absolute god(ess) in tonight's Hedwig! Still reeling! @LenaRockerHall was also très incroyable!

— Megdubz  (@megdubz248), October 25, 2016

Mind. Blown. @HedwigOnBway was absolutely incredible. Kudos @DarrenCriss @LenaRockerHall @shnsf #HedwigSHN

— Quinn Cohane (@QuinnCohane),  October 25, 2016

Lin wrote:
The fact that he can speak so many languages, even if it's just a few words or phrases, is SUCH an awesome way to make a connection with fans in these short interactions.
(I think this hasn't been posted?) Here he is speaking some German - made me smile even just watching the video.

His leg muscles practically have their own leg muscles." 

Poppy wrote:I thought this comment was really interesting.  I'm not sure, but I don't think she was previously a fan of Darren.  She and her friend are artists.  Her comment was very perceptive, about not meeting many actors, and that she found it interesting to meet an actor who may inhabit different characters ("interesting to meet a person and see a mix of lives flicker back and forth in their eyes.  I don't meet many actors.  That must be necessary to be Hedwig & he was perfect.")


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chachasikes At @kmimagine’s insistence we waited in a line to meet the cast of @hedwigonbway / and then how sweet that was because we were able to thank @darrencriss for his soulful and rockin performance as Hedwig. It’s was special and for many reasons & feels like the New Year began. Interesting to meet a person and see a mix of lives flicker back and forth in their eyes. I don’t meet many actors. That must be necessary to be Hedwig & he was perfect.  “try & tear me down”


Note:  Her friend who went with her to the show posted this comment on chachasikes's instagram:

kmimagine   "Admittedly jealous  of your moment.   But I think he knew you were someone special who appreciated the purity of his art form ; ) also what a gent saying hello to ALL of his fans."

Sera!  I'm hoping to go opening night! https://t.co/m7lyMzNDAV

— Joaquin Sedillo (@JOAQUINSEDILLO) October 5, 2016

A MUST SEE in San Fran!!! @DarrenCriss , loved the show. You were incredible!!! Welcome home #hedwigandtheangryinch pic.twitter.com/HK5OL6wWjr

— MzKris_43 (@MzKris_43) October 5, 2016

That was the best Midnight Radio I've ever heard just OMG! #DarrenIsHedwig #DarrenIsAStar #HedwigSHN @darrencriss @LenaRockerHall

— Marie (@kirakiramarie) October 5, 2016

.@DarrenCriss and @LenaRockerHall just BLEW US AWAY at #HedwigSHN pic.twitter.com/UrxwhIN3Kx

— Robert Mansfield (@mansfieldr) October 5, 2016

Saw @HedwigOnBway in SF last night. @DarrenCriss and @LenaRockerHall totally crushed it. What an opening!  8)

— David Brownman (@xavdid) October 6, 2016