[TheLeadingPlayer]

Which is considered the male lead, Link or Edna (despite the fact that the guy is playing a woman)?

[BroadwayBaby0202]

Edna definitely. There's absolutely no doubt about it. Edna is one of the most dynamic characters in the show. Oh, and on Playbill.com under the Hairspray audition section, Edna is listed as a lead. Link is not.

[what_the_heck013]

Edna. Link is a supporting role.