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“A sweet, infinitely spirited,
bubblegum-flavored confection”
– Variety
July 15 – August 8
Style: Musical
Run Time: 2.5 Hours including Intermission
Ages: 10 and up
There is no official rating system for live theatre. We invite you to use your own judgment.
Book by Thomas Meehan, Mark O’Donnell
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film,
written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Bill Fennelly
Choreographed by Felicity Stiverson
Show Summary
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a joyful romp through the early 1960s – a time in which traditional roles were about to clash with counter culture, yielding a whole new way of being a community. Based on Cape Cod’s beloved John Waters’ iconic film, Hairspray is filled to the brim with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy finds herself in a struggle for integration that pits her against the reigning Teen Queen. Full of period charm and dance that will take you back in time, it reminds us of the power of music to change the world for the better – because, after all, you can’t stop the beat!
Hairspray
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
