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“Criss’ pitch perfect performance is a revelation.
[…]
The intensely charismatic Hedwig, and Criss fits the bill and more as the self-obsessed, spiteful, and gleefully punning anti-hero who proves herself heroic after all soldiering on through disappointment after disappointment. Criss’ storytelling of Hedwig’s life is sincere.
[…]
Unlike the movie version, the live version succeeds as a very loud rock concert cabaret act, performed by a single character whose songs tell the story of his life. It’s a show containing a narrative, and personality, angst and passion that Criss is excellent at creating.
[…]
“Wicked Little Town” shows off Criss’ tenor voice and his passion for this role of the lost hurt and bitchy Hedwig. At the end of the rocker, a rising column lifts Hedwig high above the stage for a reprise of “Wicked” in a strip down version as he transforms to the boy Tommy Gnosis, he is naked of any false values, costumes and wigs are gone, her “Origin” is complete as she unmasks her image. Given a younger energy by a performer who has the voice, the talent, the glamor, and the dazzle the role demands.”
- HEDHEADS ARE IN BLISS, DARREN CRISS AND LENA HALL ARE ELECTRIC IN THE ROCK MUSICAL OF THE DECADE.
“Criss’ pitch perfect performance is a revelation.
[…]
The intensely charismatic Hedwig, and Criss fits the bill and more as the self-obsessed, spiteful, and gleefully punning anti-hero who proves herself heroic after all soldiering on through disappointment after disappointment. Criss’ storytelling of Hedwig’s life is sincere.
[…]
Unlike the movie version, the live version succeeds as a very loud rock concert cabaret act, performed by a single character whose songs tell the story of his life. It’s a show containing a narrative, and personality, angst and passion that Criss is excellent at creating.
[…]
“Wicked Little Town” shows off Criss’ tenor voice and his passion for this role of the lost hurt and bitchy Hedwig. At the end of the rocker, a rising column lifts Hedwig high above the stage for a reprise of “Wicked” in a strip down version as he transforms to the boy Tommy Gnosis, he is naked of any false values, costumes and wigs are gone, her “Origin” is complete as she unmasks her image. Given a younger energy by a performer who has the voice, the talent, the glamor, and the dazzle the role demands.”
- HEDHEADS ARE IN BLISS, DARREN CRISS AND LENA HALL ARE ELECTRIC IN THE ROCK MUSICAL OF THE DECADE.
