The cult hit musical was going to run for a limited season during artistic director Wesley Enosch's fifth and final Sydney Festival from January 6 to 26.
But on Tuesday,the show's producers released a statement saying they had made the"difficult"decision to postpone the show's 2021 season at the festival"in light of recent community conversations and concerns".
"In castingHedwigwe auditioned a wide,diverse range of performers and no one from any background was excluded from this process,and were encouraged,"the statement said.
"We wish to assure the Trans and LGBTQIA+ community that the issues raised are respected and taken very seriously."
"We appreciate your patience in giving us time to properly consider these concerns and respond accordingly."
The organisers of the Sydney Festival released a statement saying that"values of equality and inclusivity had long guided"their work.
"With these values in mind,the festival supports the producer’s decision to postpone the January season ofHedwig and the Angry Inch as they respond to issues raised around casting in the production."