Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Paperback)

Stephen Trask

ISBN 10: 0634068814 / ISBN 13: 9780634068812

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2004

About this Item

Paperback. Stephen Trasks 1998 rock musical is about a fictional rock and roll band fronted by an East German transgender singer. The music is steeped in the 1970s glam rock era of David Bowie. For voice and piano. Includes chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780634068812

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634068814
• ISBN 13: 9780634068812
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This vocal/piano/guitar collection features 11 selections from Stephen Trask’s acclaimed musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a cult-favorite rock musical known for its theatrical storytelling and emotional range. Created for singers, pianists, and guitarists, it brings together expressive arrangements of songs from the show in a single volume for musicians seeking contemporary musical theatre repertoire and recognizable material from a distinctive stage production.

The collection includes standard piano/vocal notation with vocal melodies, full lyrics, chord names, and guitar chord diagrams, providing a complete musical experience in one book. Each arrangement supports personal practice and performance, allowing musicians to accompany themselves or collaborate across instruments while maintaining the character, phrasing, and style of the original songs.

The variety of tempos and moods makes this collection especially appealing to performers drawn to rock-influenced Broadway scores, while the arrangements support expressive singing and flexible accompaniment. It offers a compelling way to explore the emotional depth and raw character of the original production through songs that range from energetic and driving to reflective and lyrical.

Song List
Angry Inch * Exquisite Corpse * Hedwig's Lament * The Long Grift * Midnight Radio * The Origin Of Love * Sugar Daddy * Tear Me Down * Wicked Little Town * Wicked Little Town (Reprise) * Wig In A Box

Whether used for personal enjoyment, practice, rehearsal, or performance, this collection offers a strong way to engage with one of modern theatre’s most distinctive scores. Its balanced arrangements and complete notation make it a reliable choice for musicians building a contemporary musical theatre repertoire or expanding their selection of rock-influenced Broadway songs.

About the Author

John Cameron Mitchell is an actor and director who has performed in the original Broadway production of Six Degrees of Separation, The Secret Garden (Drama Desk nomination), and The Destiny of Me (Obie Award, Drama Desk nomination). He recently appeared in HBO’s Girls as Hannah’s ebook editor. He wrote, directed, and starred in the film adaptation of Hedwig, which won prizes at the Berlin, Deauville, San Francisco, and Sundance film festivals.  He also directed the film adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Rabbit Hole (Academy Award nomination for Best Actress).
 
Stephen Trask was one of the original members of the notorious Squeeze Box House Band, performing with Debbie Harry, Hole, Green Day, and many others. For five years, he performed with his band Cheater, which originated the role of The Angry Inch off-Broadway as well as for the original cast recording and in the film.  He has scored  numerous films, including Dreamgirls, The Station Agent, The Little Fockers, The Back-up Plan, Lovelace: The Inside Story of Deep Throat, and Admission.