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For which role did Harvey Fierstein win the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical?

  • Playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray

  • Playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables

  • Playing the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera

  • Playing Scar in The Lion King

Answer

Harvey Fierstein won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Hairspray. He played the role of Edna Turnblad, a plus-size woman who runs a Baltimore hair salon. Fierstein's performance was praised for its humor, warmth, and emotional depth.
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