WHEELING — A crazy life in New York theater has gotten even crazier for Wheeling native Megan Chacalos, ever since a couple of posts on TikTok catapulted her to a new level of popularity. She’s back in the Friendly City this weekend with a new show telling the tale of that rise.

“Megan Chacalos: Kinda Famous” makes its debut Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at Towngate Theatre. Both shows begin at 7 p.m., and tickets can be purchased online at online.com.

Chacalos has been working hard since arriving in New York, building her resume as a Broadway producer and off-Broadway actress. Then she gained a break in an unlikely venue. A couple of TikToks telling the tale of her mishaps applying an olive oil hair mask have amassed more than 80 million views combined.

That exposure has led to many

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