I'm sure many of you who have seen or know of the musical (or even the musical movie) Hairspray know by now that the role of Tracy Turnblad's mother, Edna Turnblad, is played by a man. On Broadway, in the past, the role was played by Harvey Fierstein, who won several awards, including a Tony, for his portrayal as the larger-than-life mother. On Tuesday, November 11, Fierstein returned to his role as Edna for the last couple shows.
Hairspray will close off of Broadway after the performance at the Neil Simon Theatre on Sunday, January 4, 2009. It's upsetting to Broadway fans that the 19th longest running show on Broadway will finally close after opening on June 12, 2002, and having played 2,641 performances and 31 previews. I think that it is sad that Hairspray will be going off of the 'big stage', but on the other hand, I'm glad that Fierstein was able to return for the last couple performances of the show.
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That is awesome how long Hairspray was on Broadway. I never knew it was out for so long. You would think after being around for so long everyone would see it, but I haven't.
I loved hairspray...You may have been with us when we went to NYC two years ago or so...You can't stop the beat!!!! Great job on the blog...I will check back...I love Chorus Line, Annie, West Side Story..as a teenager. My brother lives on 22nd street..we are so excited to see the Macy's parade for the first time this year...
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