'Hedwig' creator marks 25 years of a film that 'barely hung on'
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM · 1 min read
It’s been almost 30 years since “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” John Cameron Mitchell’s “very punk, queer musical” opened Off-Broadway, and 25 since it was turned into a feature film.