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Twin Brothers Play Married Couple at Academy of Holy Angels' 'Hairspray'
Derek and Joey Schwartz have a deep bond, WCCO-TV reported.
There are three more chances to see Academy of Holy Angels seniors Derek and Joey Schwartz in a production of Hairspray on stage at the school's campus in Richfield.
The fraternal twin brothers' portrayal of married couple Edna and Wilbur Turnblad got the attention of WCCO-TV, which aired a report Sunday:
“We’re like an old married couple anyway, like we bicker at each other,” Joey said.
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But the scene used to be different. The brothers couldn’t be in plays together or even school together. There was a time it seemed the curtain may close for good. ... Joey had cancer, midline carcinoma, which is rare and vicious.
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The Academy of Holy Angels Starlight Productions' spring musical Hairspray has three remaining performances:
- April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.
- April 28 at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.
To reserve tickets by e-mail, send the number of tickets you want, the performance you want to attend, and the name under which you want your tickets held to Jan Nordstrom at jnordstrom@academyofholyangels.org. Then pick them up at the Convocation Center lobby desk when you come to the performance. Or call 651-798-2651 for reservations and information.
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