Edna Turnblad News

Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana

by Stephi Wild — January 20, 2026

Andrew Levitt, known as Nina West, will star as Edna Turnblad in Casa Mañana's upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, running from February 28 to March 8.

Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year in Review for 2025

by Theresa Bertram — January 5, 2026

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock

by Theresa Bertram — December 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.

DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works

by A.A. Cristi — December 17, 2025

Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs.

Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 17, 2025

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La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 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

by A.A. Cristi — October 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

by Stephi Wild — October 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 Performing Arts Center

by Melissa Heckscher — October 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 Theatricals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 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.

Casting for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Algonquin Announced

by Michael Major — September 3, 2025

The production will star John C.

Photos: New Paradigm Theatre to Present HAIRSPRAY at Stratford High School

by A.A. Cristi — August 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.

Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY

by A.A. Cristi — July 17, 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.

Laguna Playhouse Finishes 2024-2025 Season with HONKY TONK ANGELS

by Emmy Rice — July 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 Ellen

Maddie Grace Jepson Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London

by Stephi Wild — June 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

by Stephi Wild — June 23, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present Hairspray, over two weekends in July.

BWW Q&A: Bruce Vilanch of Dancing Queens at Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

by Joshua Wright — June 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.