While I do agree that the role is inherently trans and that Darren doesn't do the best job, I think that the whole point of Hedwig is that anybody can play her. Whether its cishet men, gay men, trans women, cis women, non-binary people, nobody should be kept from this role. I say this as a trans woman myself.
That is CLEARLY a very straightphobic thing to say. Would you say the same thing about a gay/trans actor playing a straight role? That’s why it’s called “acting”. Colorblind casting ALSO means orientationblind casting.
He's amazing x
He’s entrancing in this role
TY FOR THAT IT WAS GREAT DARREN GREAT JOB I LOVED IT
Thank you for posting this. Now I get to relieve seeing him!
Brilliant
I’m shook
Amazing
3:20
why did he say "I cry because i will laugh if i dont," isn't it supposed to be the other way round
the joke is that, that he says it the wrong way... I think earlier in the show he does say it right, and this serves as a callback as well
I love Darren Criss, but he performances were so much better in NYC. This version of Midnight Radio was not one of my favorites.
This is CLEARLY a straight man in a gay/ trans role. He tried.
Right? I am not enamored.
While I do agree that the role is inherently trans and that Darren doesn't do the best job, I think that the whole point of Hedwig is that anybody can play her. Whether its cishet men, gay men, trans women, cis women, non-binary people, nobody should be kept from this role. I say this as a trans woman myself.
Why watch this if you didn't like the performance?
That is CLEARLY a very straightphobic thing to say.
Would you say the same thing about a gay/trans actor playing a straight role?
That’s why it’s called “acting”.
Colorblind casting ALSO means orientationblind casting.
Oof. Way to not make a quick change look natural. He was so obvious about every single wig change. It should be effortless. This was not