Hedwig and the Angry Inch

I saw the phenomenon....and it was Hedwig. And I have been corrected from a past assumption: I thought it was "Angry Itch", but it's "Angry Inch." And after seeing Actor's Express' delightful show - I can understand why: It's a wee bit part of the story.

Craig Waldrip plays the interesting transvestite/male/female/with-an-attitude named Hedwig. Anything Craig's in will be fabulous because of his acting talent. This was no exception. It was energetic, he was focused, and he was memorable. Angela Motter played Yitzhak, her/his husband. I'm pleased to see that Angela is Equity, as her performance deserves that calibre. Her voice was astonishing and I look forward to www.angleamott er.com to check out her music. It was good to see Dan Bauman on the Bass as one of the Angry Inch. He is a true musician with his own band, Acres. It was good to see him in character as well keeping the comedy and the seriousness of being in a band and dealing with Hedwig from Germany all in one night.

Over-all the show was incredible, but the songs - I would have liked to have heard more of the lyrics. Perhaps sitting next to someone who was singing verbatim throughout the night as some of the patrons were doing might have helped. Not sure if the band was too loud of Craig wasn't clear....not sure. But My guests and I didn't get to enjoy the songs as much as we should have. Craig's German accent was pure, consistent, and wonderful to hear.

Props to Emily Gill for finding a red, flowing robe to match the red, stylish shoes in the latter part of the show! Well done, Emily!

All and all, it was a wonderful night of music and laughs, seriousness and change, as Hedwig sang with the Angry Inch. It entertained us all and I look forward to the CD.