The 1950's are out and change is in the air! HAIRSPRAY, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high 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 is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do!
HAIRSPRAY is ideal for a large cast of strong singers and dancers. It provides great opportunities in terms of set design, costuming, and lighting choices.
Tony Awards and Nominations for HAIRSPRAY
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Musical | Winner |
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Waitress
PARAMOUNT THEATRE (2/12 - 3/30) | |
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Fun Home
Porchlight Music Theatre (1/16 - 3/2) | |
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Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley
TimeLine Theatre Company (1/31 - 3/2) | |
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I and You
Citadel Theatre (2/21 - 3/23)
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Fool for Love
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (1/30 - 3/16) | |
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Lifespan of a Fact
Oil Lamp Theater (3/14 - 4/6) | |
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John Waters: A Live Director’s Screening & Commentary of “Hairspray”
McAninch Arts Center (3/16 - 3/16) | |
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Jazz a cappella
Chicago a cappella (4/6 - 4/6) | |
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Comedy with Cathy Ladman
ECC Arts Center (3/22 - 3/22) | |
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Cadillac Palace Theatre (7/9 - 8/2) | |
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