The beard comes off tomorrow on Live With Regis and Kelly. The infamous Bruce Vilanch is going into the touring company of the musical of Hairspray, assuming the role originated on Broadway by Harvey Fierstein. That means playing in drag, so he's shaving the trademark facial hair and doing so on TV. Based on the many times I've seen him in local performances (cabarets, benefits, etc.) I have to assume Bruce will be terrific in the role. That is, assuming it doesn't work like Samson and his strength doesn't disappear after he is shorn.
I hope he wins some sort of award for it…but I can't imagine who they'll call in to write a witty acceptance speech for him.