Enjoy Celebrity Radio’s Hairspray On Broadway – Kathy Brier / Tracy Turnblad Interview…..
One of the biggest musicals of its generation is Hairspray.
It won every award going around the world. It’s played Broadway, London and toured the world telling the story of a young girl fighting for what is right.
Belfield has interviewed all of the Stars over the years including Michael Ball and Brian Conley. Search in the top right hand corner for these interviews.
Alex travelled to Broadway to talk to one of the best Tracy Tunblad’s – Kathy Brier….
Kathy Brier played the role of Marcie Walsh McBain on ABC soap opera One Life to Live from October 18, 2002 until June 17, 2009 and returned briefly in November 2009.
In 2004 her performance earned her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Brier began acting in the theatre, with regional credits that include Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Libby Tucker in I Oughta Be in Pictures, Joy in Cinderella, and Rizzo In Grease.
Her Off-Broadway credits include Ron Taylor and Mayor Maggie in Bat Boy The Musical at Union Square Theatre, The Prince and the Pauper at The Lamb’s Theatre, O’Casey Knock at The John Houseman Theatre, Tango Ballad at The Actor’s Studio and A Broadway’s Diva Christmas at the Julia Miles Theatre.
In 2010, Brier appeared on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, episode 1.9 Belle Femme, and portrayed singer/actress, Sophie Tucker, a well-known vaudeville performer. She also sings some of the original music of the series.
Interview recorded by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio.
