Actors and actresses are often asked what their dream role would be. It can be a bold thing to answer! But, one of the most common answers is “to play Tracy Turnblad’s mother in the live version of Hairspray: The Musical, starring in the film adaptation of the show!”
In the 1988 film, John Travolta played Tracy’s mother Edna Turnblad. The actor also played a few other characters in Hairspray including Penny Pingleton’s father Wilbur and an exaggeratedly masculine male dancer.
3 days ago — John slipped on his high heels and poofy wig to play Tracy’s overprotective mother, Edna. His performance as the agoraphobic laundry worker received rave …
John Travolta played Tracy’s mother in the live version of Hairspray: The Musical.
