Edna Turnblad

Further Dates Set For HAIRSPRAY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL will launch a UK and Ireland tour opening at Manchester Palace Theatre. Katie Brace returns as Tracy Turnblad. Learn more about the tour here.

HAIRSPRAY Will Return to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical will play Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in March and April 2028, with Katie Brace reprising the role of Tracy Turnblad and a creative team including choreographer Drew McOnie.

Interview: RUPAUL Star Ginger Minj Talks THE BROAD'S WAY at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 18, 2026

Get ready for a night of wit, charm, and powerhouse vocals as the incomparable Ginger Minj makes her highly anticipated 54 Below debut on Tuesday November 10! The show shares its title with her upcoming album, THE BROAD'S WAY.

HAIRSPRAY Will Come to Quality Arena in Argentina in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026

El 13 de noviembre de 2026, Quality Arena será escenario del desembarco de Hairspray, el fenómeno de Broadway que conquista generaciones con su energía y su mensaje de inclusión.

Photos: First Look At HAIRSPRAY Performing At OFC Creations Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 26, 2026

You can't stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance. Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, will run performances at the OFC Creations Theatre Center. Check out the photos!

Jamie Bogyo and Glenn Adamson to Star in STOKER WILDE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

Jamie Bogyo and Glenn Adamson will star as Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde in the new glam-rock musical Stoker Wilde, directed by Séimí Campbell with book and lyrics by Eric Rosen and music by Rodney Bush.

Video: Michael Ball Performs 'Pure Imagination' Ahead of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

Michael Ball has shared a video of himself performing the song 'Pure Imagination' from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, ahead of his run as Willy Wonka next year. Check out the video here!

Video: Jodi Benson, Susan Egan, and Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) Perform 'I Put a Spell on You' From HOCUS POCUS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

During the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise aboard the Disney Dream, Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) invited Jodi Benson and Susan Egan to complete the Sanderson Sisters and perform 'I Put a Spell on You' from 'Hocus Pocus.' Check out the video here!

Michael Ball Will Star as 'Willy Wonka' in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Michael Ball will star as Willy Wonka in a new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the London Coliseum, directed by Nikolai Foster for a limited engagement.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Aug 27, 2026

Hairspray at Music Theatre Wichita, which closed this past Sunday, was full of energy, and a delight for the eyes and ears! The curtain call had the audience on their feet!

HAIRSPRAY to Open at Lawrenceville Arts Center via Pretty as a Penny Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Hairspray will be presented this fall at Lawrenceville Arts Center, directed by Jono Davis and Candy McLellan with choreography by Annabelle Rose, and music direction by Imani Quiñones.

New Videos Spotlight HAIRSPRAY at Sacramento Music Circus and San Francisco Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Two regional productions of HAIRSPRAY share new video previews, with Sacramento Music Circus starring Ginger Minj as Edna Turnblad and San Francisco Playhouse featuring a rendition of Good Morning Baltimore.

Review: HAIRSPRAY Sets the Standard at Broadway At Music Circus
by Courtney Symes - Aug 24, 2026

The nicest kids in town are back! Hairspray is bringing its unstoppable beat to the round, and you do not want to miss Robbie Roby’s visionary direction and choreography of this bright spectacle of the best of the 60s. Based on the 1988 John Waters' movie that became a cult classic, Hairspray opened on Broadway in 2002. It took home eight Tony Award wins, including Best Musical. Its staying power can be credited to a memorable score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and relatable themes in the book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.

Photos: Ginger Minj Stars as Edna Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY at Broadway Sacramento
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

See photos of RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Minj as Edna Turnblad in Broadway Sacramento's production of Hairspray, now playing through August 30.

Cast Set For HAIRSPRAY at Die Centurion Teater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Scenario Productions has cast Carley Janse van Vuuren as Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY, marking the musical's return to the professional South African stage after nearly two decades.

Michael Ball to Bring GLOW Tour to Bradford Live in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Michael Ball will bring his GLOW tour to Bradford Live on Thursday, September 3, following the release of his new solo album, GLOW, as part of his UK tour.

Video: 'Mama I'm A Big Girl Now' from HAIRSPRAY at The Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has released footage of 'Mama I'm a Big Girl Now' from their current production of HAIRSPRAY, running July 15 through August 8.

Photos/Video: HAIRSPRAY At Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has released new performance video and production photos from Hairspray, now playing through August 8.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Will Come to the New London Barn Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026

The New London Barn Playhouse announced its production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, starring Christian Fary as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and Susan Haefner as Frau Blucher, with tickets starting at $30.

Ginger Minj to Star as Edna Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY at Broadway Sacramento
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

Drag legend Ginger Minj will make her Broadway Sacramento debut as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. A Broadway At Music Circus production, performances take place at the UC Davis Health Pavilion.