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[Off-Broadway]
Off Broadway Production, 2014
Performer

[Toronto]
Toronto Production, 2004
TV Announcer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
TV Announcer [uncredited]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
TV Announcer

John Waters Productions

 
[Broadway, 2008]
Creative Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2002] [Replacement]
Consultant[Replacement]

Writing

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Interview: Varla Jean Merman STANDs BY Her DRAG For One-Nighter @ Catalina Jazz Club


Drag icon Varla Jean Merman brings her latest one-woman show Stand By Your Drag to the Catalina Jazz Club for one night only April 23, 2024. Varla Jean found time after her Palm Springs engagement to answer a few of my queries. 

Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!


The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Comes to Sydney in July


A Sydney season has been added to the national tour of The Woman in Black. Sydney audiences will now have the opportunity to witness the most terrifying live theatre experience in the world at Theatre Royal Sydney for a limited season from 30 July, with tickets on sale from today.

Blair St. Clair Will Lead EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Weathervane Theatre


Blair St. Clair, a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 5, will star as Jamie New in the Global Regional Premiere of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at New Hampshire’s award-winning Weathervane Theatre this summer.

Review: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY!


This week, the touring production of HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway Across Canada made its stop in Vancouver. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2nd the 7th, the musical made an indelible mark in Vancouver theatre as a truly memorable and energetic show. 

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Tickets Go On Sale For HAIRSPRAY in Dallas This Week


The Dallas engagement of HAIRSPRAY  will go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play June 18-30 in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Initial Cast and Additional Dates Set For HAIRSPRAY UK Tour


Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!

HAIRSPRAY North American Tour is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre This Spring


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS Comes to NYC Fringe


Made From Concentrate will present The Importance of Being Anxious, written by Hal Cantor and directed by Ralph Bogard. The production will be presented as part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival.

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center


Tickets to HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the general public Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10am. Performances run June 4-9, 2024.

Interview: JIMBO of JIMBO'S DRAG CIRCUS WORLD TOUR! at house of blues


We've got a really big show planned. We've got a cool set. We have an amazing light design. We have all kinds of cool costumes. I've got backup dancers and my friend Andrew, who I wrote music with over the past eight years he's come on as my musical accompanist and sort of sidekick foil in the show. So it's a one Queen show, but it's actually four of us in the show, counting two dancers, Me. And my friend Andrew and we've written all the music, and I sing all the music and wrote all the lyrics with Andrew.

Brian J. Nash to Present SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB at The Green Room 42 in March


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated pianist and singer Brian J. Nash. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To ABT This Week


Alberta Bair Theater will welcome HAIRSPRAY on Saturday, February 17, for two performances – 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Learn more about the production here!

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Stifel Theatre


What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Stifel Theatre?The current national tour of HAIRSRAY is visiting The Stifel Theatre in St. Louis with two performances on February 8th and 9th. This production is led by St. Louisan Caroline Eiseman with an effervescent performance as the optimistic Tracy Turnblad. HAIRSPRAY continues to fill houses across the country 22 years after it premiered on Broadway.  

The Green Room 42 to Present Concert of Songs From STEVEN UNIVERSE


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special concert dedicated to the songs of the beloved Cartoon Network series “Steven Universe” on Friday, February 23 at 7:00 PM.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to The Buddy Holly Hall in March


The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Joseph Thor and Friends to Present A Tribute To Lana Del Rey at The Green Room 42


Join Joseph Thor and friends at THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a tribute to LANA DEL RAY's album 'NORMAN f**kING ROCKWELL!'.

Cult Film Legends Mink Stole & Peaches Christ to Bring New Tour To NYC & More


Cult film legends Mink Stole and Peaches Christ are bringing their new cabaret show 'IDOL WORSHIP' to NYC on Feb. 16-17.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Teatro Verdi - Montecatini


Cosa si può chiedere di più ad uno spettacolo che, alla sua fine, ci ha fatto ballare, cantare, divertire, sorridere e… riflettere?

John Waters FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Waters been in?

John Waters has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Waters been in?

John Waters has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has John Waters written?

John Waters has written 2 shows including Cry-Baby (Source Material), Hairspray (Source Material).

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