Talkin’ With a Tony Award Nominee
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with two-time Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar. Oscar plays the iconic role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, hitting the Starlight stage July 27-Aug. 2. Learn more about the roles he originated on Broadway, what led him to Hairspray and what he’s looking forward to most about performing in this spectacular production.
Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, who’s determined to dance her way onto TV’s most popular dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” After auditioning and winning that coveted role, Tracy uses her newfound influence to advocate for the show’s racial integration.
You Can’t Stop the Beat of Hairspray, playing under the stars July 27-Aug. 2!