She was the mother of the main girl character, Tracy Turnblad.
In ''Hairspray'', he plays Tracy Turnblad's mother Edna Turnblad.
John Travolta's character in Hairspray is Edna Turnblad.
Edna Turnblad
Edna Turnblad, played by John Travolta in the latest movie version
Edna Turnblad, played (yeah, this is freaky) by John Travolta. :0
Tracy Edna Turnblad is a self-described "pleasantly plump" teenager with a big heart, and the main protagonist of Hairspray. She dreams of being a dancing star on her favorite program, The Corny Collins Show, leading to conflict with her agoraphobic mother, Edna. Relationships: Edna Turnblad (mother); Wilbur ... Broadway: Marissa Jaret Winokur Occupation: Student (Patterson Park High); Da... Hairspray Live!: Maddie Baillio
In the musical "Hairspray," the character's mother is named Edna Turnblad. She is portrayed as a loving but somewhat overprotective parent of the main character, Tracy Turnblad. Edna's character is often depicted with humor and warmth, and she is famously played by John Waters and later by actors like Divine and Harvey Fierstein in various adaptations.
The name of the Turnblad's joke shop in Hairspray is :The Har-De-Har Hut .
In the musical "Hairspray," Tracy Turnblad's parents are Edna Turnblad and Wilbur Turnblad. Edna is portrayed as a larger-than-life character, often seen in a house dress and wig, while Wilbur is supportive and loving, running a joke shop. Their dynamic plays a significant role in Tracy's journey throughout the story.
The main character in 'Hairspray'
Michael Ball (He is a famous musical theatre tenor...I believe he is still playing Edna Turnblad in 'Hairspray' on the West End
Tracy Turnblad