Top in green is Kathy Brier. Below her is Chester Gregory. Below him is Harvey Fierstein. To the right of Harvey is Aja Maria. Below Harvey is Matt Morrison.
disneybroadwayfan, if you want a professional recording of the prologue, there's one on the German cast recording. The orchestrations are beautiful, and the Entr'acte is on it as well.
I don't recall Maybelle's weight being a plot point, as it is with Tracey and her mom.
Wilmingtom, Maybelle's weight is certainly a plot point in the show. The fact that she is larger and unashamed, while being a public figure on television, helps give Edna the assurance she needs to break out of her shell, fight for equality, and "appear on TV at [her] present weight." This is followed by Maybelle's line: "You can't let w
The HAIRSPRAY LIVE performance was absolutely pre-recorded — confirmed by various cast members. Plus, Harvey posted on social media last night about the cast and crew going separate ways for Thanksgiving.
According to this article, Paul Vogt has been added as Harriman F. Spritzer. Vogt has played Edna in, I believe, more high-profile productions than anyone else to date and is a fantastic addition to the cast!
And let's not forget the ensemble (a good sprinkling of Broadway talent and&nb
I just got back from seeing the matinee in Chicago. I didn't mind the new scrim much. Yes, I prefer the old piece, but if it helps keep the show running smoothly, I'm all for it. I noticed they've also gotten rid of some smaller set pieces here and there (i.e. the benches at the Milan fashion show).
Speaking of the tour, does anyone happen to know if Candace Quarrels (Nabulungi) and Marcus Terrell Smith (Mutumbo) have been on in the last few weeks? I've seen it twice so far in Chicago (going for three this weekend), and they were out both times. I'd like to try to see them before the tour departs next month.
