![]() The irony was not lost among the cast that the rights their characters fight for are still at stake in such a racially sensitive time. The relevance of the show in today’s social and political environment is not confined to one character though. I’ve always been an overweight person, and to be an overweight woman is different than being an overweight man.” ![]() ![]() But there’s a sadness about her that I love too. “I do love that nurturing side of Edna, and I love being around the cast and the kids that way,” he said. He found himself identifying with her in more ways than one. When he originated the Broadway role, he would follow women around a mall in order to gain insight into this persona. Having put on the Edna wig over 1,000 times, the role is nothing new for Fierstein. “Well that’s what wrap parties are for,” Short added. “But I didn’t check anyone else’s penises or vaginas.” ![]() “I hear there’s going to be a man playing the mother,” Fierstein joked. It was a rare privilege sitting with two comedic legends who’ve developed a great chemistry. Harvey Fierstein reprises his role as Edna Turnblad with Martin Short as her devoted Wilbur. Pinky’s Hefty Hideaway, Motormouth Records, and the Har-De-Har Hut. From the set of the 'Corny Collins Show' to the interior of the Turnblad house, and an entire block of some of our favorite fictional locations like Mr. We recently visited the set where we were immersed in the full Hairspray experience. The NBC Universal lot in Los Angeles has become a slice of John Waters’ Baltimore. From Ariana Grande to Harvey Fierstein and Jennifer Hudson to Kristin Chenoweth, some of the biggest names in music, film, and theater are gearing up for the live event. In the months leading up to the show, one big name after another was announced, yet again bringing these beloved characters to life. John Waters’ 1988 film Hairspray has lived on for generations, reimagined as a Broadway musical then a movie musical, and now finding its way to the small screen. NBC’s latest addition to the televised live musical trend harkens back to a queer classic.
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