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Transforming Harvey
Fighting the Streets
Days before returning to reprise his Tony Award-winning role as Edna Turnblad in the musical "Hairspray," actor Harvey Fierstein participated in a full dress rehearsal at the Neil Simon Theater, transforming himself from leading man into leading lady. Here, body makeup is applied.
Fierstein reacts to a song in his dressing room while having his facial makeup applied.
After putting on a padded brassiere, Fierstein adjusts his wig.
Finishing touches are made to Fierstein's makeup.
Fierstein dons one of his costumes.
Fierstein makes his way from his dressing room to the stage.
Waiting in the wings, Fierstein smiles as he watches his costars rehearse.
Fierstein performs as Edna Turnblad during the rehearsal.
Fierstein performs as Edna Turnblad during the rehearsal.
Fierstein performs as Edna Turnblad during the rehearsal.
Fierstein takes a moment backstage during a break in the rehearsal.