HAIRSPRAY Dances Final 'Beat' Today Jan. 4thby BWW News Desk - January 4, 2009On January 4th 2009, after over 2,641 performances, the curtain will fall at the Neil Simon Theater on the final performance of Broadway's 2003 Tony Award? musical Hairspray starring original cast members Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Marissa Jaret Winokur Returns to HAIRSPRAY!by Peter James Zielinski - December 11, 2008Marrisa Jaret Winokur returned to her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnbladon Tuesday, December 9th. She will play Tracy straight through to the final performance on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil SimonTheatre. (more...)
Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 12/9by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2008Marissa Jaret Winokur will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnblad when she rejoins the cast tonight Tuesday, December 9 through the final performance Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre. (more...)
'HAIRSPRAY' Hits 2 Million Dollar Mark For BC/EFAby BWW News Desk - December 8, 2008The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray, and its star, Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, have passed the $2,000,000 mark in total dollars they have raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization. (more...)
Family Reunion: Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Dec. 9by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2008The producers of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray have announced that Marissa Jaret Winokur will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnblad when she rejoins the cast Tuesday, December 9 through the final performance Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre. (more...)
Photo Coverage: HAIRSPRAY Welcomes Back Harvey!by Peter James Zielinski - November 12, 2008Harvey Fierstein returned to his Tony-winning role as the greatest Broadway mother of them all, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Tuesday, November 11th. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite "Mama" on as he celebrated becoming a "Hairhopper" again! (more...)
'Go Mama Go Go Go!' Fierstein Returns to HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 11/11by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2008Harvey Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad beginning tonight! (more...)
Photo Coverage: 'The Broadway Workshop' with HAIRSPRAY Film Star Nikki Blonsky!by Pablo Pimienta - November 3, 2008The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastest growing acting program for young artists, teamed up with Golden Globe nominated TV and movie star Nikki Blonsky, for its one day 'Hairspray' musical workshop. THE Hairspray WORKSHOP, took place on November 1, 2008 in New York City. This Workshop gave students the opportunity to work on every area of musical theater performance. (more...)
BWW TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BWW - PART IIby Craig Brockman - October 29, 2008Constantine Rousouli is the dreamy new Link Larkin in Hairspray. BroadwayWorld gave Constantine a FLIP video camera and set those swinging hands and hips loose backstage before, during and after performances to show you how those 'Nicest Kids in Town' REALLY behave! You saw Part I, and now there is SOOOOO much more Hairspray FLIP fun in Part II! (more...)
'HAIRSPRAY' to Close Jan. 4th 2009, Fierstein Returns Nov. 11thby BWW News Desk - October 22, 2008Producers of Hairspray, the Tony winning Best Musical, have announced that the show will close on Jan. 4, 2009.
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BWW TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BroadwayWorldby Craig Brockman - October 17, 2008Constantine Rousouli is the dreamy new Link Larkin in Hairspray. We gave him a FLIP video camera... (more...)
'HAIRSPRAY' Closing in January; Fierstein to Return; Shaiman Commentsby BWW News Desk - October 2, 2008All signs indicate that 'Hairspray' will end it's successful run on January 18th, 2009. Official word is expected at any moment, there is also a strong chance that Harvey Fierstein will return to his Tony Winning role of Edna Turnblad to help the show go out in style. (more...)
'Hairspray' Stars Perry and Rousouli Guest on SIRIUS 'Live on Broadway' 10/1by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2008Broadway fans are invited to SIRIUS Live on Broadway with host Seth Rudetsky at the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center each Wednesday at 12 noon ET to watch interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars. Tomorrow, Wednesday October 1st, Seth welcomes Hairspray stars Constantine Rousouli and Marissa Perry live and in person at 12:00PM. (more...)
Photo Coverage Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Liukin Visits 'Hairspray'by Walter McBride - September 12, 2008On Thursday, September 11th 2008 the cast of Hairspray had two very special guests: Olympic all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin and Original and Final cast member of RENT, Gwen Stewart. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were backstage to capture the moment. (more...)
Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Castby BWW News Desk - August 29, 2008The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre. (more...)
Ashley Parker Angel to Play Final 'Hairspray' Performance 9/14by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2008The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that teen idol Ashley Parker Angel will play his final performance as dreamy Link Larkin on Sunday, September 14 at the Neil Simon Theatre after more than a year and half with the musical. Angel played his first performance, and made his Broadway debut, Friday, January 19, 2007. (more...)
The Talent of Karen Mason Comes to Birdland and CDby TJ Fitzgerald - July 23, 2008Drama Desk nominee and award winning cabaret performer talks about her new CD and upcoming performance at Birdland. (more...)
Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2008The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (more...)
Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2008The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (more...)
Karen Mason Performs at Barnes & Noble 6/18by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2008Karen Mason,who is currently starring as Velma Von Tussle in the Tony Award-winning smash hit Hairspray, celebrates the release of her new CD Right Here/Right Now with a special appearance on Wednesday, June 18th at 5:30pm at Barnes & Noble's Lincoln Triangle location. (more...)
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