Photo Coverage: Bruce Vilanch Exits 'Hairspray'

Bruce Vilanch, who starred as Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray" on October 5th, 2004 played his last performance in the tuner on September 4th. Vilanch took over the role from Michael McKean, after touring with the show around the country. BroadwayWorld was there as Bruce took his final bows amongst several of the show's creators including Jack O'Brien, Mark O'Donnell, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman and Margo Lion. Marc and Scott continued their "Krispy Kreme" tradition by supplying 2,000 donuts for cast and audience members in attendance. What a sweet exit!

Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, the original two-hour and forty-minute production will be modified to run ninety minutes, without an intermission at Luxor Las Vegas. In addition to its eight Tony Awards, which include Best Book, Best Score and Best Director, among others, the musical won a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album and five Outer Critics Circle Awards.

For more information on Hairspray, visit www.hairspraythemusical.com 

Darlene Love, Todd Susman, Bruce Vilanch, Shannon During,
Richard H. Blake and Tracy Miller at curtain call.

A company bow

Bruce, with roses, takes his bow

Bruce kicks it up for "You Can't Stop The Beat"

Todd Susman (Wilbur) also played his last performance.

On hand for the traditional "Krispy Kreme" send-off were Tony

Award-winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Scott explains that there are 2,000 donuts waiting outside
for all the theatergoers!

Marc and Scott give a sweet speech to the departing cast members

Bruce says some parting words. Next up for Vilanch?
Celebrity Fit Club on VH1!

Marc and Scott show their appreciation for Liz Larsen

Jack O'Brien (director), Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (music and lyrics)
congratulate Bruce on a fantastic run

 
Margo Lion (Producer), Mark O'Donnell (Book) and Bruce