Hedwig and The Angry Inch: Oct 13-23
Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, and is left with just “an angry inch.”
This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by Yitzhak and the hard-rock band “The Angry Inch.” It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc./ Broadway Licensing.
THIS EVENT IS recommended for mature audiences
contains adult content, graphic language, STROBE LIGHTING, AND LOUD MUSIC
Please note that the first and second row seats (Row A & B) are considered “interactive”, and may include getting wet, lap dances, and being showered with popcorn and candy by Hedwig. If you enjoy audience participation, these will truly be the best seats in the house.
The show runs a little over 90 minutes and has no intermission.
ALL PERFORMANCES TAKE PLACE IN THEATER 3 OF BAINBRIDGE CINEMAS AT THE PAVILION AT 403 MADISON AVE N.
JORDAN JACKSON AS HEDWIG
Born in Wisconsin, former resident of NYC, and a Seattleite since 2013, Jackson has done pretty cool shows with pretty cool people. Résumé available over the drinks you’re buying after the show. Not sayin’ just sayin’. BIG thanks to Wageman, Peck, and the BPA gang for this incredible opportunity! Love to BLE! Enjoy and lift up your MF’n hands!
OLIVIA LEE AS YITZHAK
Olivia (she/her) is thrilled to be back at BPA! She was previously seen in Spamalot, Hair, and as Donna in Mamma Mia!. It’s been a wild 3 years since she last took the stage. In that time, she got engaged and married to an incredible human and become a mother to the most perfect baby. Mama’s back!
AND INTRODUCTING
THE ANGRY INCH BAND
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: BRANDON PECK ON PIANO
Brandon is so excited to return to BPA with this dream team! Favorite previous credits include The Pajama Game (RSP) at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 9 to 5 at Seattle Music Theatre, and South Pacific and First Date with Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre.
He received a Broadway World Award for Music Direction for Jesus Christ Superstar (SMT, 2015) and Gypsy Rose Lee Award nominations for music direction of Cabaret (G & S, 2019) and Toxic Avenger (StageRight, 2016).
Through his production company, Poolside News, Brandon is focusing future original theatrical projects on subjects that promote justice and historical reclamation.
Thank you to Rich, Puck, and Sebastian, for their continual support.
STORM TUCKER ON LEAD GUITAR
Storm Tucker is a guitarist and a native of Tacoma, Washington. Picking up the guitar at 16, what started as a piqued interest after watching Jimi Hendrix perform in the Monterey Pop Festival, 1967 film turned into a 14-year fascination with the instrument. After graduating high school, he attended Pierce College, and then transferred to Pacific Lutheran University, where in 2018, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in guitar performance.
A classically-trained guitarist, Storm has performed with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, the PLU Symphony Orchestra, the PLU Jazz Band, and the PLU productions of Dido and Aenaes and Godspell. In addition to the guitar, he also plays the ukulele and the lute.
Having been an instructor for 5 years, Storm has taught lessons for guitar, ukulele and piano for the YMCA, Music & Arts, and as an independent instructor. In addition to teaching, Storm has remained active as a soloist, as well as performing with the Seattle Peace Chorus, and sitting in the pits for Lakewood Playhouse’s production of Head Over Heels and Tacoma Little Theater’s The Happiest Song Plays Last. He also took part in this year’s Northwest Guitar Festival, where he made it to the semifinals.
PETER VOSHALL ON BASS
Peter is excited to be playing BPA again! Previous local show credits include Fun Home with BPA and Annie, South Pacific, and Bye Bye Birdie! with Ovation! Performing Arts Northwest. Peter has played electric and upright bass for 30+ years and currently plays with Buckshot, an eclectic four-piece string band.
SCOT SEXTON ON DRUMS
Scot Sexton is a professional drummer with over 20 years and 300 musical theater show credits to his name. Most recently he has worked in NYC before deciding to relocating to Seattle due to the appeal of the PNW’s significantly reduced snowfall. He has devoted his life to his love of all things percussion and has become well-versed in all styles of music with study under: Louis Bellson, Larry Lelli, Dr. Larry Snyder, Dr. David Spondike, Jan Michael. Select New York City show credits include: Wicked, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Spamalot, Avenue Q, The Producers. Select Seattle credits include: And So That Happened (The 5th Avenue Theater), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Seattle Musical Theater), Naked Mole Star Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Seattle Children’s Theater), Cabaret (Gilbert & Sullivan), Hair (Renton Civic Theater), Here & Their (Seattle Rep).
DIRECTOR: TROY WAGEMAN
Troy is elated to return to BPA after last being seen in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" as Tick and directing Mamma Mia. Troy has directed and performed in many of the country's leading musical theatre houses. Locally, 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Opera, ArtsWest, SMT. Troy is a proud recipient of numerous Broadway World Awards and Gregory Awards. It's good to be back!