Brian Kalinowski (Edna Turnblad) grew up in Wilmington, DE, received a BA in Theatre: Acting/Directing from DeSales University in Allentown, PA, and has lived in NYC for the past 20 years. Brian originated the role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray onboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Other credits include: Chicago (Amos) on the 25th Anniversary International Tour; The Prom (Sheldon u/s Barry); Sister Act (Joey). Brian is also an award winning performer at NYC’s legendary Don’t Tell Mama Piano Bar.
