Eden Franco Discusses Her Professional Debut in HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre

When HAIRSPRAY begins its run at Maine State Music Theatre on June 3, the new revival, created as a co-production with Lancaster’s Fulton Theatre, will be an evening of professional firsts for its young star, Eden Franco, who plays the demanding role of the musical’s protagonist, Tracy Turnblad. For Franco, who was graduated from college only two years ago, this production marks her first professional contract, her first experience in regional theatre, her debut in Maine, and her role debut in the Marc Shaiman-Scott Wittman musical.

_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/maine/article/Interview-Eden-Franco-Talks-HAIRSPRAY-at-Maine-Street-Music-Theatre-20260519)._