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Interview: Chatting with Katy Geraghty Star of HAIRSPRAY at The Muny Photo
Interview: Chatting with Katy Geraghty Star of HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 21, 2026

When Hairspray opens the Muny’s 108th season, Katy Geraghty will don Tracy Turnblad’s bow adorned bouffant wig for the 5th time in her acting career. The scene stealing Geraghty turned in memorably hilarious performances at The Muny as Mary Patrick in Sister Act and as Bridget in Bring it On over the past two seasons.
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse Photo
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”
Video: Trailer for HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre Photo
Video: Trailer for HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026

Maine State Music Theatre has released the trailer for HAIRSPRAY, the beloved Tony Award-winning musical running June 3 through 20, 2026 at Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College, in a co-production with the Fulton Theatre.
Review: Music Carries the Day in The Umbrella Stage Company's HAIRSPRAY Photo
Review: Music Carries the Day in The Umbrella Stage Company's HAIRSPRAY
by R. Scott Reedy - May 6, 2026

In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny Photo
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

Watch a first look video of Hairspray at Fulton Theatre. Leading the cast as the irrepressible Tracy Turnblad is Eden Franco, joined by Robert Anthony Jones as her mother, Edna Turnblad, and Joel Newsome as her father, Wilbur Turnblad.
Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman, Beth Leavel, and Paulo Szot Join Season 108 at The Mu Photo
Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman, Beth Leavel, and Paulo Szot Join Season 108 at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Tony Award nominees Richard Kind and Taylor Louderman and Tony Award winners Beth Leavel and Paulo Szot will star in productions this summer as part of The Muny’s 108th season in Forest Park.
HAIRSPRAY Begins Performances At The Fulton Theatre This April Photo
HAIRSPRAY Begins Performances At The Fulton Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026

The Fulton Theatre will bring the Tony-winning hit 'Hairspray' to the Mainstage from April 10 through May 3, 2026, with preview performances on April 8 (Community Night) and 9 (Pay-What-You-Want).
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Springer Opera House Photo
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Springer Opera House
by Russell Warne - Mar 21, 2026

Everyone's favorite plus-sized civil rights crusader is on stage again in Columbus.
HAIRSPRAY Comes to Fort Lauderdale in April Photo
HAIRSPRAY Comes to Fort Lauderdale in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Slow Burn Theatre Company will bring the ultimate feel-good musical to Fort Lauderdale this April with Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning smash hit, running Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 26.
Video: First Look at 'I Can Hear The Bells' from HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Theatre Photo
Video: First Look at 'I Can Hear The Bells' from HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 3, 2026

Casa Mañana Theatre is currently presenting HAIRSPRAY, running through March 8. Check out a first look at “I Can Hear the Bells” in the video below.
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!
One More Productions To Present HAIRSPRAY At The Historic Gem Theatre Photo
One More Productions To Present HAIRSPRAY At The Historic Gem Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

One More Productions will present HAIRSPRAY at the Historic GEM Theatre in Garden Grove beginning in February. The musical will run through late March and will be directed and musically directed by Damien Lorton.
Interview: Robert Saoud Roars About LIBRARY LION Photo
Interview: Robert Saoud Roars About LIBRARY LION
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 21, 2026

As an actor, musical theater performer, and cabaret artist, Robert Saoud is used to getting all kinds of reactions from all types of audiences.
Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Photo
Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Andrew Levitt, known as Nina West, will star as Edna Turnblad in Casa Mañana's upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, running from February 28 to March 8.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock Photo
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 23, 2025

To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursting with big hair, bold voices, and infectious energy.
DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works Photo
DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs. Kasha Davis as Edna Turnblad in its production of HAIRSPRAY. The production will take place in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works Photo
Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Kasha Davis will star as “Edna Turnblad” in its upcoming production of Hairspray, directed by Keely Vasquez, choreographed by Reneisha Jenkins and music directed by Linda Madonia.
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour Photo
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

La Voix will star as Miss Hannigan, alongside Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre.
THE LAST LAUGH Will Return For A UK and Ireland Tour Photo
THE LAST LAUGH Will Return For A UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, THE LAST LAUGH will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, opening at Malvern Theatres next year.
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