‘Torch Song’ Theater Review: Harvey Fierstein Passes It to Michael Urie
In the original, Fierstein’s outrageousness got you through the play’s lumpy soap opera moments. Urie, in the revival, works the suds
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10 Worst Theater Productions of 2017: From Michael Moore to ‘Amelie’ (Photos)
TheWrap Best & Worst 2017: Plus, David Mamet and John Patrick Shanley continue to plummet
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Jennifer Hudson on Why ‘Hairspray Live!’ Was the Scariest Thing She’s Ever Done in Her Career (Exclusive Video)
Actress also speaks to TheWrap about performing the emotional song “I Know Where I’ve Been” during NBC live musical
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Watch Amy Schumer as Megyn Kelly in Fox News Musical: ‘Roger, Get Your Balls Off My Nose’ (Video)
The “Snatched” star sings her heart out on Howard Stern’s radio in an impromptu NSFW musical
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‘Gently Down the Stream’ Theater Review: Harvey Fierstein Throws a Pity Party
The star offers tedium and sympathy in Martin Sherman’s play. Another new drama about same-sex marriage, “Daniel’s Husband,” is only marginally more endurable
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Dick Latessa, Tony-Winning Star of ‘Hairspray,’ Dies at 87
“We were lucky to have him in our lives, he was, truly, timeless,” says “Hairspray” composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman
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‘Hairspray Live!': You Can’t Stop the Beat – or the Live Blog
The highs and lows of NBC’s latest live musical spectacular
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‘Hairspray Live’ Star Derek Hough on What Could Go Wrong Tonight
“Crazy — we’re shooting a full-length feature film, basically,” “DWTS” pro tells TheWrap of tricky logistics
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Harvey Fierstein on ‘Hairspray’s’ Inclusive Message: ‘The War Is to Change Hearts’
TCA 2016: “Nothing does that like song,” writer and actor says
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NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’ Adds Newcomer Maddie Baillio in Lead Role
Actress will play main character Tracy Turnblad
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Jennifer Hudson, Harvey Fierstein Cast in NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’
“American Idol” alum will play Motormouth Maybelle, Fierstein will reprise role as Edna Turnblad from original production
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NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’ Casts Its Dorothy
18-year-old New Jersey native Shanice Williams joins David Alan Grier, Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige
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Watch Laverne Cox Don Corset and Pasties for Sexy ‘Broadway Bares’ Performance (Video)
Fundraiser also featured “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Bianca Del Rio, Andy Cohen, Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and Judith Light
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‘The Wiz’ Live Musical Special Ordered by NBC
Cirque Du Soleil to serve as TV co-producer, with plans to take it to Broadway in 2016
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Al Roker Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Weather Forecast (Video)
#Rokethon comes to an end after the “Today” show host spends 34 hours reporting the weather
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Bill Hader’s ‘SNL’ Return Features Heartfelt Jan Hooks Tribute (Video)
Surprise guest Kristen Wiig also shines in poignant episode of NBC’s sketch comedy show
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Joan Rivers’ Fans Convince Broadway to Reverse Decision, Dim Lights in Her Honor
“Due to the outpouring of love and respect for Joan Rivers from our community and from her friends and fans worldwide, the marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory,” the Broadway League’s executive director tells TheWrap
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Disney’s ‘Newsies’ to End Broadway Run, Launch National Tour
The multiple Tony winner was a film flop before Disney gambled on a stage show
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‘Casa Valentina’ Theater Review: Harvey Fierstein Lifts the Skirts of Hetero Crossdressers
In the Playbill, the playwright tells us not to call his characters “drag queens” or “female impersonators.” And that’s not the end of his sermonizing
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Bette Midler Set to Star, Executive Produce HBO’s Mae West Biopic
“The Exorcist” director William Friedkin will direct and executive produce
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‘Kinky Boots’ Recoups $13.5M Investment
High ticket prices and Tonys did the trick
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Tony Awards: ‘Kinky Boots’ Wins Best Musical
Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical beats out "Matilda"
