Who played Seaweed in Hairspray Broadway?
Characters
| Character | Original Broadway cast |
|---|---|
| Penny Pingleton | Kerry Butler |
| Seaweed J. Stubbs | Corey Reynolds |
| Amber Von Tussle | Laura Bell Bundy |
| Prudy Pingleton / Gym Teacher / Matron | Jackie Hoffman |
Who does Penny kiss in Hairspray?
When Tracy is arrested at the protests and Penny is imprisoned in her home by her abusive mother, he helps rescue Penny and hide Tracy. Later, he helps Tracy sneak into The Corny Collins Show’s Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant. During “You Can’t Stop the Beat”, he and Penny kiss on live TV.
What is Penny eating in Hairspray?
Amanda Bynes’ character, Penny, is seen constantly eating lollipops. Bynes’ father, who is a dentist, became very worried for her dental health, as it was estimated she ate about 40 lollipops a day. She told him that she wasn’t really eating all of them, when in reality she ate them all.
What is the name of seaweeds sister in Hairspray?
Inez Stubbs
Inez Stubbs is the younger sister of Seaweed and daughter of Motormouth Maybelle. She is also a supporting character in both the 1988 and 2007 films, though her role in the second film was later enlarged.
Who plays seaweeds mom in Hairspray?
Motormouth Maybelle
| “Motormouth” Maybelle | |
|---|---|
| Enemies: | Amber Von Tussle (probably) Velma Von Tussle Franklin Von Tussle (1988 only) |
| Appearences: | Hairspray (1988 film) Hairspray (2007 film) Hairspray Live (2016 special) |
| Portrayed by: | Ruth Brown (1988) Queen Latifah (2007) Jennifer Hudson (2016) |
How old is Tracy Turnblad?
sixteen-year-old
Hairspray Live! Tracy Turnblad is an overweight sixteen-year-old girl, whose dream of dancing on a local dance program “The Corny Collins Show” which leads her on a quest to integrate the all-white show. She is the daughter of Edna and Wilbur Turnblad.
Who is Penny’s best friend in Hairspray?
She is the only daughter of the Pingleton Family. Penny is a ditzy, socially-awkward teenage girl whose best friend is Tracy Turnblad. Both girls share a deep interest in the Corny Collins show, where they are seen rushing over to Tracy’s house to watch in both films.
Who are the actors in the movie Hairspray?
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete John Travolta Edna Turnblad Michelle Pfeiffer Velma Von Tussle Christopher Walken Wilbur Turnblad Amanda Bynes Penny Pingleton James Marsden Corny Collins
What did Tracy Turnblad say to Penny in Hairspray?
Prudy Pingleton : [grabs Penny] Penny, hush! Tracy Turnblad : You haven’t heard the last of me, Mrs. Pingleton! Things need to change, and I won’t stop trying to change them. I don’t care how long it takes. Prudy Pingleton : Good! You’ll be waiting twenty to life.
What did the seaweed say to Penny Pingleton?
Seaweed : I’m here to rescue the fair maiden, baby. [kisses Penny] Penny Pingleton : Oh, Seaweed, you do care! I was afraid the colors of our skin would keep us apart. Seaweed : No… but these knots might. Seaweed : Was your mom in the Navy? Seaweed : Livin’ in the ghetto, black is everywhere you go.