 The Insider | Travolta and Latifah to Star in "Hairspray" Film Playbill.com - John Travolta and Queen Latifah will co-star in the upcoming film of the Tony-winning musical Hairspray. Variety reports that Travolta will play Edna Turnblad, the role created on Broadway by Tony winner Harvey ... 'Hairspray' Filmmakers Drag Travolta Into Edna Role Travolta to play singing housewife |