Wig (song)

"Wig" is a song performed by American musical theater performer Neil Patrick Harris, featured in the 2014 Broadway production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." The song is a pivotal moment in the musical, performed within the context of Hedwig's stage show.

In the narrative, "Wig" represents a transformation and reclamation of identity. Hedwig, a genderqueer rock star from East Berlin, performs the song while recounting a key element of their personal history: their forced gender reassignment surgery to marry an American soldier, which ultimately failed to provide the promised escape and love.

The lyrics of "Wig" explore themes of loss, manipulation, and the search for wholeness. The wig itself serves as a metaphor for the constructed identities people adopt and shed. The song's performance often involves a dramatic reveal or interaction with a wig, reinforcing its symbolic weight. The musical arrangement is typically a high-energy rock performance, reflecting Hedwig's persona and the emotional intensity of the moment in the story.

The song "Wig" is a significant contribution to the themes of identity and self-acceptance explored throughout "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and is a highlight of the show.