For Alex Michaels, better known to RuPaul’s Drag Race fans as Alexis Michelle, stepping into Edna Turnblad’s sensible shoes isn’t just another role. It’s the culmination of a dream that began more than two decades ago. When I caught up with Michaels ahead of Hairspray‘s run at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts, the performer was still riding the excitement of opening week. Despite an intense rehearsal schedule, Michaels couldn…
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