Edna Turnblad

Video: HAIRSPRAY Designer Run at The Muny Offers Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal Look
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

The Muny shared a designer run video from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and creative team in rehearsal ahead of the season opener.

Video: Richard Kind & Katy Geraghty Rehearse 'Welcome to the 60's' from HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

The Muny posted a designer run video from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and creative team in rehearsal ahead of the season opener.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this May 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country - from Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles to The Phantom of the Opera at Seattle's Paramount Theatre and Pippin at Signature Theatre in DC.

Review: HAIRSPRAY is An Anthem to Optimism and Change
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 5, 2026

From the joyful opening number, “Good Morning, Baltimore,” to the to the rousing vibrancy of the finale, “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” Maine  State Music Theatre’s revival of HAIRSPRAY, a co-production with Lancaster, Pennsylvania‘s Fulton Theatre, which opens the 2026 season, offers the audience pure optimism and joy. Despite - or perhaps because of - the more serious underlying themes that the musical tackles such as racism, segregation, body positivity, and inclusion - HAIRSPRAY remains the perfect theatrical evening where entertainment and inspiration combine. This new production, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram with a superbly talented cast that features an extraordinary blend of Broadway, MSMT veteran, and young professional talent invites audiences to marvel at the company’s artistic range and to revel in an exquisitely delightful evening’s entertainment.

Javier Munoz, Julia Murney, Nick Adams and More Join The Cape Playhouse Productions This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.

Casting Call: HAIRSPRAY busca intérpretes para su estreno en Barcelona en 2027
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 4, 2026

Nostromo Live ha abierto el proceso de audiciones para su producción del musical, que se representará en el Teatre Tívoli a partir de septiembre de 2027.

Full Cast Set For HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The Muny announced the full cast for its production of HAIRSPRAY, opening the theatre's 108th season in Forest Park. Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty, and Charity Angél Dawson lead the company.

Interview: Richard Kind Talks Finally Taking on Edna in The Muny's HAIRSPRAY
by James Lindhorst - May 28, 2026

When The Muny opens their production of Hairspray on June 15, 2026, the legendary Richard Kind will don Edna Turnblad’s housecoat and step into her fuzzy house slippers. Kind, star of stage, screen and film, calls it bucket list moments to get to perform at The Muny and play Edna all at the same time.

Interview: Chatting with Katy Geraghty Star of HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 21, 2026

When Hairspray opens the Muny’s 108th season, Katy Geraghty will don Tracy Turnblad’s bow adorned bouffant wig for the 5th time in her acting career. The scene stealing Geraghty turned in memorably hilarious performances at The Muny as Mary Patrick in Sister Act and as Bridget in Bring it On over the past two seasons.

Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”

Video: Trailer for HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026

Maine State Music Theatre has released the trailer for HAIRSPRAY, the beloved Tony Award-winning musical running June 3 through 20, 2026 at Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College, in a co-production with the Fulton Theatre.

Review: Music Carries the Day in The Umbrella Stage Company's HAIRSPRAY
by R. Scott Reedy - May 6, 2026

In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”

Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

Watch a first look video of Hairspray at Fulton Theatre. Leading the cast as the irrepressible Tracy Turnblad is Eden Franco, joined by Robert Anthony Jones as her mother, Edna Turnblad, and Joel Newsome as her father, Wilbur Turnblad.

Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman, Beth Leavel, and Paulo Szot Join Season 108 at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Tony Award nominees Richard Kind and Taylor Louderman and Tony Award winners Beth Leavel and Paulo Szot will star in productions this summer as part of The Muny’s 108th season in Forest Park.

HAIRSPRAY Begins Performances At The Fulton Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026

The Fulton Theatre will bring the Tony-winning hit 'Hairspray' to the Mainstage from April 10 through May 3, 2026, with preview performances on April 8 (Community Night) and 9 (Pay-What-You-Want).

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - Mar 21, 2026

Everyone's favorite plus-sized civil rights crusader is on stage again in Columbus.

HAIRSPRAY Comes to Fort Lauderdale in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Slow Burn Theatre Company will bring the ultimate feel-good musical to Fort Lauderdale this April with Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning smash hit, running Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 26.

Video: First Look at 'I Can Hear The Bells' from HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 3, 2026

Casa Mañana Theatre is currently presenting HAIRSPRAY, running through March 8. Check out a first look at “I Can Hear the Bells” in the video below.

Photos: Nina West and More in HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Andrew Levitt (AKA Nina West) is playing Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray at Casa Mañana Theatre. The show runs February 28 – March 8, and tickets are on sale now.  Check out all new photos here!