Broadway: First Peek At Taye Diggs in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

"Hedwig is the role of a lifetime. I'm looking forward to being challenged performance-wise on many levels, as well as being humbled by the musical's social implications. I also like wearing nail polish." - Taye Diggs speaking to People Magazine on starring on Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Taye Diggs Gets Down With His "Dad Self" For Dockers

Cute commercial rap for Dockers by Taye Diggs in advance of his upcoming return to musical theater on Broadway as the next star of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

Rapping the #DadJam, Taye explains that Dockers suit him because as a dad himself of five year old Walker (with ex Idina Menzel), he needs clothes that make getting dressed on the fly fast.

“Khakis are a good go-to,", he says. "Or cargo pants, because they have a lot of pockets. Pacifiers and bottles, and diapers, and wet wipes, and crackers, and little toy dinosaurs, and candy for treats for any child that has behaved or when you’re trying to bribe them.”

Taye Diggs To Star In Broadway's "Hedwig And The Angry Inch"

Playbill is reporting that Taye Diggs, best known for his roles in Rent, "The Good Wife" and "Murder in the First," will take over the title role in the Tony-winning revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch on July 22nd, succeeding GLEE's Darren Criss. Diggs will star in the hit musical for a limited 12 week run.

Currently starring in the TV show "Murder in the First," Diggs has previously appeared on the Great White Way in Carousel, Rent, Chicago and Wicked.

He has appeared on the TV shows "Ally McBeal," "Will & Grace," "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice" and "The Good Wife" as well as in the musical movies "Chicago" and "Rent."

Previous Hedwigs on Broadway include Darren Criss, John Cameron Mitchell, Michael C Hall, Andrew Rannells and Neil Patrick Harris.

Hedwig marks Diggs' return to Broadway after a 12 year absence.

New video: Idina Menzel & Taye Diggs sing "I'm Not That Girl" for fan

This "duet" of sorts is of "I'm Not That Girl" from Wicked (the Broadway show for which Menzel won a Tony Award).

From a Delta Airlines Airport Lounge, this is a 'thank you' to Angie Arredondo for her support and participation in Samsung's 2013 Hope for Children campaign.

As a result of her - and everyone's - votes, Idina & Taye's youth arts charity, A BroaderWay, will receive a donation from Samsung!

(tip from TRR reader John)