Harvey Fierstein has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows ... for Hairspray , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Play of the Year (Olivier Awards ...

"Harvey Fierstein's contributions to the American theatre, both as an artist and activist, represent an extraordinary legacy," said Heather Hitchens, president and chief executive of the American ...

where he originated the role of Tracy’s mother, Edna Turnblad. “Harvey Fierstein’s contributions to the American theatre, both as an artist and activist, represent an extraordinary legacy ...

Harvey Fierstein is taking center stage once again ... In 2016, Fierstein reprised his iconic Broadway role as Edna Turnblad in NBC’s Hairspray Live!, to great acclaim. It's widely considered ...

Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein will receive the 2025 Special ... for “Hairspray,” where he originated the crossdressing role of Edna Turnblad. Among his other credits, he wrote the book ...

Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein said he loves the process of creating his art even more than seeing the end result. “It’s the work that excites me, it’s not the product itself,” said ...

Harvey Fierstein will receive the 2025 Special Tony ... where he originated the role of Tracy's mother, Edna Turnblad. Fierstein also wrote the book for the Tony Award winning musical Kinky ...

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Tony Awards will be Harvey Fierstein Known for Hairspray, Torch Song Trilogy and La Cage Aux Folles on stage, he's also had memorable roles in ...