Derw Lachey to play Corny Collins in Pittsburgh CLO's Hairspray

Drew Lachey, from "Dancing with the Stars," has been cast as Corny Collins in the Pittsburgh CLO production of "Hairspray." The cast will also feature Paul Vogt (Broadway's "Hairspray") reprising his performance as Edna Turnblad, E. Clayton Cornelius ("A Chorus Line") as Seaweed, Kecia Lewis-Evans (Seattle Tryout of "Shrek") as Motormouth Maybelle and Ashley Spencer (Broadway's "Grease and "Hairspray") as Amber von Tussle. I like Drew alot, but I'm nto sure if I can picture him in this role even though it's not very big.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138588-Drew-Lachey-Sally-Struthers-Ashley-Spencer-Set-for-Pittsburgh-CLO-Musicals

He is 100% not the right type for the role... that's so weird. But who knows, maybe he'll be good.

He is a wonderful guy and a wonderful performer. Glad he is working and singing!

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