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Craig First

Birth Place: Chicago, IL

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Craig First is an actor originally from Tuscaloosa Alabama. He is currently performing in the National Revival Tour of Hairspray the Musical. Craig graduated from the University of Alabama with a BA in Musical Theatre.

Craig First STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
New National Tour, 2021
Brad [Replacement]


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Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!


The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.

HAIRSPRAY North American Tour is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre This Spring


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to Stifel Theatre in February


Hairspray is coming to Stifel Theatre on February 8-9. Learn how to purchase tickets!

HAIRSPRAY Comes to the Palace Theater Next Month


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play January 16-18 in Waterbury, CT at the Palace Theater.

Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of HAIRSPRAY on Tour


Check out new photos of Hairspray on tour, and see if the show is coming to a city near you!

HAIRSPRAY Coming to Playhouse Square in December


Get ready for a toe-tapping experience! HAIRSPRAY, the hit musical, is coming to Playhouse Square in December. Find out all the details about the dates and venue for this exciting production. Don't miss your chance to catch this fabulous show live on stage. Book your tickets now!

Greg Kalafatas and Caroline Eiseman-Led HAIRSPRAY National Tour Reveals 2023-24 Casting and Full Route


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, has announced casting and the touring schedule for the 2023-2024 season. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will visit 45 cities including premiere engagements in Calgary, AB; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Edmonton, ALB; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; Ottawa, ONT; Vancouver, BC; and many more.

HAIRSPRAY Tour to Play The Eccles Theater in April 2023


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10am. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play April 11 - 16, 2023 in Salt Lake City at the Eccles Theater. 

National Tour Of HAIRSPRAY Returns To Wilmington Next Month


You Can't Stop the Beat! The Grand is proud to present the Wilmington engagement of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon HAIRSPRAY at the historic Playhouse on Rodney Square from December 1 to December 4.

HAIRSPRAY On Sale At The Orpheum Theatre This Friday


Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, returns to Minneapolis next year as part of the 2022-2023 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season.

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West


All new photos and video have been released of the new cast of the North American tour of Hairspray, helmed by Jack O’Brien and Jerry Mitchell. Check out the clips and photos here!

Broadway's Catherine Wreford Ledlow and Craig Ramsay Win THE AMAZING RACE CANADA


Best friends and Broadway performers Catherine Wreford Ledlow and Craig Ramsay took home the top prize on The Amazing Race Canada on Tuesday night. 

Tickets for HAIRSPRAY Tour with Nina West at Miller Auditorium On Sale Now


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, went on sale September 16, 2022 at 10 AM. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play Friday, November 4 – Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Kalamazoo at Miller Auditorium. 

Tickets For HAIRSPRAY at the Ohio Theatre On Sale Now


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is on sale now! This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play November 8-13 in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre, presented by CAPA and PNC Broadway in Columbus. 

Photos: See Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West), Niki Metcalf & More in Rehearsals for the HAIRSPRAY North American Tour


The HAIRSPRAY North American tour, helmed by Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell, will kick off at The Carson Center in Paducah, KY, prior to visiting more than 55 cities in its second touring season. Get a first look inside rehearsals here!

Andrew Levitt AKA Nina West Will Return to the National Tour of HAIRSPRAY


Returning cast members Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul's Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad, Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad, Sandie Lee as Motormouth Maybelle, Billy Dawson as Corny Collins, Ryahn Evers as Amber Von Tussle, Addison Garner as Velma Von Tussle, and Emery Henderson as Penny Pingleton will be joined by new principal cast members Charlie Bryant III as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Ralph Prentice Daniel as Wilbur Turnblad, Brayden Krikke as Link Larkin and Joi D. McCoy as Little Inez.

Photos: First Look At NEWSIES Presented by 5 Star Theatricals


“Seize the Day” beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center!

NEWSIES Opens Next Month at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center


5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the third show of its 2021-2022 season, the regional premiere of Disney’s NEWSIES, book by Harvey Fierstein, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, musical conductor and direction by Wilkie Ferguson, associate director & choreography Anthony Raimondi and directed & choreographed by Richard J. Hinds.

FIREBRINGER Comes to Melville Theatre This May


The stage is set to burn bright with the West Australian premiere of the musical Firebringer at Melville Theatre this May. 

Lineup announced for first-ever UCLA American Jewish Music Festival


Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music proudly presents the first-ever UCLA American Jewish Music Festival on Sunday, March 1 at UCLA'S Schoenberg Music Building and Royce Hall. In line with the festival's theme a?oeMusic Crossing Boundariesa??, the diverse lineup of artists explores a breadth of musical styles, all of which reflect the American Jewish experience: from classical to klezmer, tango to Middle Eastern, and bluegrass to Broadway. 

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