Monkees’ Dolenz to join West End Hairspray
Micky Dolenz, the former drummer for US band The Monkees, is to join the cast of the West End musical Hairspray.
Micky Dolenz, pictured here with Chloe Hart (centre) and Brian Conley (left), will join the cast of Hairspray in February 2010 Photo: Hugo Glendinning
Dolenz plays Wilbur Turnblad alongside Brian Conley, who will return to the production. They both join the show on February 2, 2010.
Dolenz commented: “I remember going to the original premiere of the movie in the 80’s. I loved the piece then and I love it now. Having four daughters, I can certainly relate to Wilbur’s love and support for his little girl.”
Hairspray is running at the Shaftesbury Theatre and is produced in the West End by Stage Entertainment with Margo Lion, The Baruch/Viertel/Routh/Frankel Group and New Line Cinema
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