My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows (beta) Register/Login Games Grosses
Edna Turnblad Headshot
Get Edna Turnblad Alerts

Edna Turnblad

read more news

Photos

Videos

More Videos

News


Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year in Review for 2025 Photo
Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year in Review for 2025
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 5, 2026

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock Photo
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 23, 2025

To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursting with big hair, bold voices, and infectious energy.
DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works Photo
DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs. Kasha Davis as Edna Turnblad in its production of HAIRSPRAY. The production will take place in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works Photo
Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Kasha Davis will star as “Edna Turnblad” in its upcoming production of Hairspray, directed by Keely Vasquez, choreographed by Reneisha Jenkins and music directed by Linda Madonia.
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour Photo
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

La Voix will star as Miss Hannigan, alongside Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre.
Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals Photo
Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

5-Star Theatricals has released new production photos from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Broadway’s original Tracy Turnblad and Tony Award winner for her performance in the 2002 musical phenomenon.
THE LAST LAUGH Will Return For A UK and Ireland Tour Photo
THE LAST LAUGH Will Return For A UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, THE LAST LAUGH will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, opening at Malvern Theatres next year.
Interview: Marissa Winokur And Garrett Clayton of HAIRSPRAY at Bank Of America Perfor Photo
Interview: Marissa Winokur And Garrett Clayton of HAIRSPRAY at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks.
Ryan O’Connor, Lexie Martin, Garrett Clayton and More to Lead HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star T Photo
Ryan O’Connor, Lexie Martin, Garrett Clayton and More to Lead HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

5-STAR THEATRICALS has reveald the cast of its upcoming production of Hairspray! The cast will feature Ryan O’Connor as “Edna Turnblad' and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Casting for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Algonquin Announced Photo
Casting for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Algonquin Announced
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

The production will star John C. Short as the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Michelle Elaine Lucey as Janet Weiss, and Michael Morch as Brad Majors. Joining them are Niko Lento (Riff Raff), Jennifer Nelson (Magenta), and more.
Photos: New Paradigm Theatre to Present HAIRSPRAY at Stratford High School Photo
Photos: New Paradigm Theatre to Present HAIRSPRAY at Stratford High School
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

New Paradigm Theatre brought the spirit of the 1960s to life with its vibrant production of Hairspray, performed August 8–10, 2025, at Stratford High School. Check out photos of the show.
Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY Photo
Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Theatre By The Sea will continue its 92nd season with the high-energy Broadway hit Hairspray, running from July 23 through August 16, 2025. The production marks the return of the beloved musical to the Wakefield stage, where it was last seen in 2011.
Laguna Playhouse Finishes 2024-2025 Season with HONKY TONK ANGELS Photo
Laguna Playhouse Finishes 2024-2025 Season with HONKY TONK ANGELS
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will present the final show of its 2024/2025 season, the boot-scootin’, foot-stompin’, dancin’ in the aisles, country music party of the year, Honky Tonk Angels, written by Ted Swindley, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by John Massey and direction by David Ellenstein.
Maddie Grace Jepson Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London Photo
Maddie Grace Jepson Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

TikTok sensation and actor Maddie Grace Jepson will play Lorraine Baines in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August.
HAIRSPRAY Comes to Middletown Arts Center Photo
HAIRSPRAY Comes to Middletown Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present Hairspray, over two weekends in July. The musical is directed by Victoria Keiser, with musical direction by Lauryn Boyle and choreography by Samantha Amaral.
BWW Q&A: Bruce Vilanch of Dancing Queens at Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Photo
BWW Q&A: Bruce Vilanch of Dancing Queens at Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Jun 20, 2025

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) is pleased to present its Season 46 finale and Pride concert, DANCING QUEENS! This musical tribute will feature over 20 iconic songs spanning every genre, performed by GMCLA’s 200-member Chorus on Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Complete Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at Paradigm Theatre Photo
Complete Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at Paradigm Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

New Paradigm Theatre has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming summer production of the beloved musical, 'Hairspray'. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Brian Conley Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in August Photo
Brian Conley Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Stage and screen star Brian Conley will play Doctor Emmett Brown in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August. Learn more here!
Stage and Screen Actor George Wendt Passes Away at 76 Photo
Stage and Screen Actor George Wendt Passes Away at 76
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor George Wendt at the age of 76, who passed away in his sleep at his home on Tuesday morning.
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie Photo
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

In 2007, Brittany Snow starred as Amber Von Tussle in the hit film adaptation of Hairspray. However, on a recent episode of Owen Thiele's In Your Dreams, the Pitch Perfect star recalled that the initial audition was far from perfect.
More News

Get Edna Turnblad Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos