Photo Flash: Anthony Fedorov Leads HCT's HAIRSPRAY!

"American Idol" season four finalist and recording artist Anthony Fedorov will star as "Link Larkin" in the Hartford Children's Theatre production of Hairspray through November 27, 2011 at the Wadsworth Atheneum's Aetna Theatre (600 Main Street) in downtown Hartford.

Anthony Fedorov rose to fame as the fourth place finalist on season four of "American Idol," with over 30 million weekly viewers. Following his run on "Idol," Fedorov performed for over a half million fans in 44 cities as part of the American Idol Summer Tour. In 2007 he made his theatrical debut Off-Broadway when he joined the cast of The Fantasticks. Since then, he has played the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at several regional theatres across the United States. Fedorov released his debut album "Never Over" this August.

"I am very excited to be playing the role of 'Link' in HCT's production of Hairspray. The show is so much fun - it makes you want to dance!" said Fedorov.

It's 1962, and Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the
affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!

Winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, Broadway's smash hit musical Hairspray is based on the 1988New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. It features a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan with an original score by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by the Tony and Grammy
Award-winning team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.