'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' recoups investment on Broadway

Neil Patrick Harris, in fishnets and heels, has officially torn down the Broadway box office.

Less than three months after opening, the Harris-led, Tony-winning revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch has recouped its initial investment on Broadway. Harris won a Tony last month for playing the titular German transgender rocker in the John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask musical, breaking the fourth wall and directly interacting with the audience at the Belasco Theatre seven times a week (unlike most shows, which are scheduled for eight performances). The production, directed by Michael Mayer, took home a total of four Tony Awards, including best revival of a musical and performance awards for Harris and co-star Lena Hall.

“Well, I guess New York loves Ms. Hedwig!” producer David Binder said in a statement. “Our girl is feeling it now! All of us at the Belasco Theatre couldn’t be more thrilled. We’re so grateful to all the folks who have turned out and we’re especially thankful to all the fans that have flown in from around the world to join our celebration on 44th street. It has been an incredible journey.”

Girls star and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells will take over wig-in-a-box duties from Harris next month, when he steps into the role of Hedwig beginning Aug. 20.