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Hairspray 2002

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: August 15, 2002
Closing: January 04, 2009

Hairspray - 2002 Broadway History , Info & More

Fifth Avenue Theatre
13-08 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Winner of eight Tony(R) Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction and Best Male and Female Lead to name a few, it's "Hairspray!" The year's '62 and Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams--and even bigger hair--turn the whole town around and still have time to win the boy she loves? Don't miss this dancing, romancing musical-comedy treat based on John Waters' 1988 film classic, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and a brand-new score by five-time Oscar-nominee Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.


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Review - Hairspray: Arrangement In Black And White
by Ben Peltz - September 30, 2010


Castro's invading, integration is the new frontier and you have to be much larger than a size 6 to be considered plus-size.  Welcome to the '60s and welcome to Paper Mill's big, bubbly and thoroughly loveable production of Hairspray.

HAIRSPRAY Dances Final 'Beat' Today Jan. 4th
by Eddie Varley - January 4, 2009


On 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.

Photo Coverage: Marissa Jaret Winokur Returns to HAIRSPRAY!
by Peter James Zielinski - December 11, 2008


Marrisa 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.

Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 12/9
by Eddie Varley - December 9, 2008


Marissa 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.

'HAIRSPRAY' Hits 2 Million Dollar Mark For BC/EFA
by Eddie Varley - December 8, 2008


The 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.

Family Reunion: Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Dec. 9
by Robert Diamond - November 18, 2008


The 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.

Photo Coverage: HAIRSPRAY Welcomes Back Harvey!
by Peter James Zielinski - November 12, 2008


Harvey 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!

'Go Mama Go Go Go!' Fierstein Returns to HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 11/11
by Eddie Varley - November 11, 2008


Harvey Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad beginning tonight!

Photo Coverage: 'The Broadway Workshop' with HAIRSPRAY Film Star Nikki Blonsky!
by Pablo Pimienta - November 3, 2008


The 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.

TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BWW - PART II
by Craig Brockman - October 29, 2008


Constantine 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!

'HAIRSPRAY' to Close Jan. 4th 2009, Fierstein Returns Nov. 11th
by Eddie Varley - October 22, 2008


Producers of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony winning Best Musical, have announced that the show will close on Jan. 4, 2009.

TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BroadwayWorld
by Craig Brockman - October 17, 2008


Constantine Rousouli is the dreamy new Link Larkin in Hairspray. We gave him a FLIP video camera...

'HAIRSPRAY' Closing in January; Fierstein to Return; Shaiman Comments
by Eddie Varley - October 2, 2008


All 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.

'Hairspray' Stars Perry and Rousouli Guest on SIRIUS 'Live on Broadway' 10/1
by Eddie Varley - September 30, 2008


Broadway 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.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Liukin Visits 'Hairspray'
by Walter McBride - September 12, 2008


On 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.

Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - August 29, 2008


The 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.

Hairspray History

Other Productions of Hairspray

2002   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2003   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
2006   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2007   West End London Production
West End
2016   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2021   West End London Revival
West End
2021   US Tour New National Tour
US Tour

Hairspray - 2002 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Harvey Fierstein
2003 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2003 Theatre World Awards Performance Marissa Jaret Winokur
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical GFO
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical John Osher
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Bonnie Osher
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Morton Swinsky
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Dede Harris
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Elan V. McAllister
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan S. Gordon
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Clear Channel Entertainment
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical New Line Cinema
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical SEL
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Frederic H. Mayerson
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Rick Steiner
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical James D. Stern/Douglas L. Meyer
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Adam Epstein
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Margo Lion
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Dick Latessa
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Corey Reynolds
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Corey Reynolds
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Marissa Jaret Winokur

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