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Taye Diggs Set To Be First African-American Hedwig On Broadway

As any Rent-head will tell you, that Taye Diggs sure can sing.

It has officially been confirmed that Taye Diggs will bring his velvety tenor back to Broadway when he replaces Darren Criss in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and in doing so, will become the show's first-ever African American Hedwig.

Lift up your hands! @TayeDiggs is #HEDWIG beginning July 22nd! Tix on sale now: http://t.co/mX1ytX2781 pic.twitter.com/GLV4kj4Wip

— Hedwig on Broadway (@HedwigOnBway) May 18, 2015

The show will be Diggs' first time back on Broadway after a brief stint as Fiyero in Wicked 12 years ago opposite then-wife Idina Menzel.

He will assume the role on July 22 for a 12-week engagement.

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