been 4 different actors who have played Hedwig in this production so far (respectively): Neil Patrick Harris, Andrew Rannells, Michael C. Hall, John Cameron Mitchell (who is the co-creator of the musical and starred in the movie as Hedwig), and Darren Criss who currently stars as Hedwig. The only other character in the show, Yitzhak, was originally played by Lena Hall and now is currently being played by Rebecca Jones. Wikipedia describes the plot of Hedwig and the Angry Inch as being “about a fictional
In chapter ten of J.D. Salinger’s, Catcher in the Rye, there are three important concepts: loneliness, depression, and idealism. Holden evinces these concepts when he talks about his younger sister, goes to the Lavender room, and mentions Radio City Music Hall. Each of these concepts builds upon each other, especially the idea that Holden is lonely. Holden is alone once he arrives in New York after leaving Pencey Prep. Holden’s loneliness makes him think of his younger sister, Phoebe, who has a lot
industry had an amazing impact on many other popular cultures. Jazz was the favorite type of music among the flappers. The Jazz age was known to be powered by the prohibition of alcohol. Jazz became the most popular form of music for the youth. Many younger generations loved the feeling of having freedom on the dance floor. Many Jazz bands played at dance halls one known to be place was the Savoy in New York City and the Aragon in Chicago. The 1920s were an age of dramatic social and political changes
this period to obtain this name? Well, the 1920’s gets the name Roaring Twenties due to the major change in political and social living. This period of time changed the way humans lived and viewed everyday life. With the start of many inventions including the automobile and the radio, social life began to improve for some, on the other hand the earlier generations saw this to be a coming of difference in social and racial views. This period had it reasons for being “Roaring”. With the ratification
Stardom. It’s the one thing on most teenagers’ minds, especially if you live in Southern California. However, contrary to popular belief, fame and fortune is not easy to come by in the City of Angels. Producers and directors are incredibly intense and 9.9 times out of 10 you will hear the phrase, “Thanks, but no thanks.” As a child of the Golden State, I often saw this rejection and never expected to be anything more than an audience member who claps when a sign tells me to. To be brutally honest
with the “New Jack” image, transforming the Ghettos of yesteryears into the hood of today. A major director that emerged during this time was Spike Lee. According to Paula Massood’s book titled, Black City Cinema, African American Urban Experiences in Film, “…Lee not only transformed African American city spaces and black filmmaking practices, he also changed American filmmaking as a whole.” Lee is perhaps one of the most influential film makers of the time, likely of all time. He thrusted black Brooklyn
you see the dry fields of grass spread for miles. You turn on the radio and all you hear is country music or the blues. This is the culture and music of the South. The South has two types of music, country music of the whites and the blues of the blacks. Due to the isolation and conservatism of the South, the South had their own forms of rural music. First, we look at the blues and how grief can become a form of popular music. Great blues singers include Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, and
differences, including music, food, recreation, and life as a seventeen-year-old. As a senior in high school, my parents still give my commutes to and from school. This can be shown by the quote, “In short, the society in which you grow up, and your particular location in that society, lie at the center of what you do and how you think” (James M. Henslin, 2014, pg. 3.) A noticeable confliction shows when my dad drives me to school, he plays the radio, which predominantly plays country music. However, when
fashion, of bob hair, sexual liberation, hippies and protest. It was a decade of change which shaped the society we know today. In April 1966, Time magazine referred to the capital of the United Kingdom as "Swinging London", saying it was the world city of the decade. Time magazine fixed the word in people's minds, repeating it throughout
though he is known as one of the greatest blues musicians, he could not play chords very well and often depended upon his improve sills. His recording contract led him to multiple tours across the United States, playing is some of the most important cities. During the 1950s BB King became one of the greatest R&B artists in his time. He had many top hits. Some were “Chains and Things", "Rock Me Baby", "The Thrill Is Gone", "Sweet Sixteen", and "When Love Comes to Town". One of his best accomplishments