Hedwig started life in a New York club before it was a film, and having its creator perform the material in a restored Upper West Side movie palace closes that loop neatly. Mitchell has kept the character alive across four decades of formats, so this is neither pure nostalgia nor a straight screening. If you know every word of Midnight Radio, you already know whether this is your night.
What to expect
A seated theatre evening combining the film with live performance from John Cameron Mitchell, in a room whose restored 1929 interior does a lot of the atmospheric work. The Beacon's balcony is steep and close, so there is no bad seat for a screening-plus-stage format. The crowd tends to arrive dressed for the occasion.
Good to know
- Nearest trains: 1, 2 or 3 to 72nd St, then a two-block walk down Broadway
- The Beacon runs a bag check at the door, so travel light
- Doors open ahead of the show and the lobby bar gets busy early
- The front mezzanine gives the best combined view of screen and stage
- Accessible seating is on the orchestra level; ask staff at the Broadway entrance
- Suits fans of the film and of downtown theatre history; not aimed at young children
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Common questions
Is this a screening or a concert?
Both. The anniversary tour pairs the film with live performance from John Cameron Mitchell.
Where is the Beacon Theatre?
2124 Broadway at 74th Street on the Upper West Side, a short walk from the 72nd St subway.
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