And there are two drag roles, one traditional in HAIRSPRAY, and that’s Tracy’s mom, Edna Turnblad, played by “Divine” in the movie, and here played on stage with affection by Billy Lovern.

In this summer of sequels and threequals, it’s a pleasant surprise to see the “feel good” movie, “Hairspray.” Although such mega-hits as “Transformers” ...

During Grande's appearance on the Monday, Feb. 3 episode of Hayes' podcast SmartLess, that he cohosts with Jason Bateman and ...

Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves ...

There is nothing quite like the hit musical theatre comedy “Hairspray” to lift the spirits on a cold February evening, and so ...

Hairspray LIVE! stars exciting newcomer ... Tracy's mother is the indomitable Edna, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white "Corny Collins Show." ...

Hairspray is about celebrating what makes us different as humans and accepting who we are. The show delivers an important message of respecting each other and fighting for what you believe in. It's ...

With the help of her outsized mom, Edna, and guest DJ Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy's new beat just might prove unstoppable. HAIRSPRAY JR, based on the film and hit stage musical of the ...

Katie Brace as Tracy with Mum Edna, Neil Hurst ... detracting from the sparse scenery and back projections. The cast of "Hairspray." A well-deserved standing ovation rounded off an evening ...