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” ...

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 ...

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

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

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." ...

Over 20 years after the original Broadway production opened in 2002, Hairspray the musical ... Neil Hurst and Dermot Canavan embody Tracy’s parents, Edna and Wilbur Turnblad, spectacularly ...

Hairspray superfan and Packet reporter ... Joanne Clifton), and Tracey’s loving but apprehensive mother, Edna (Neil Hurst). When Tracy, joined by her trusty companion Penny Pilkinton (Freya ...

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 ...