"Cheers" Update: Now a Tranny Bar

Posted Feb 24th 2008 3:00PM by TMZ Staff

Woody Harrelson went backstage to show support for his bar buddy, George Wendt -- who was decked out in a screaming red dress for another Broadway performance as Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray." Who needs a drink?

George has been simultaneously scaring children and performing in the play since October, 2007.