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Duff to make Broadway debut in 'Hairspray'

NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) -- Actress Haylie Duff will make her Broadway debut playing Amber Von Tussle in the musical "Hairspray."

Duff, the sister of singer Hillary Duff, has been a professional actress since appearing in the TV miniseries "True Women" at age 12, Playbill.com reports. Duff has written songs for her sister's albums and performed with her in the past.

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She is scheduled to make her debut on July 18, with "Hairspray" tour star Aaron Tveit -- who plays Link Larkin, the love interest of Duff's character -- joining the Broadway cast.

R&B singer Tevin Campbell will remain in his role as Seaweed Stubbs, while "American Idol" runner-up Diana DeGarmo will return to her role as Penny Pingleton beginning Sept. 8.

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