Nina West: Bear Trap Provincetown

June 9, 2022

Currently starring as Edna Turnblad in the national tour of Hairspray she’s been traveling across the United States for the last year spreading the word about being your true self and loving the skin you’re in! An Ohio native, she’s the founder of the Nina West Foundation and has raised more than $2 million dollars to support LGBTQ+ kids and families. Now, she’s coming to Ptown to help celebrate Bear Week!

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