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 more...
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Ashley Parker Angel, known for his rise to fame with O-Town, made a notable appearance in the past as the lead male character Fiyero Tigelaar in the Broadway production of Wicked. more...
Dwayne Cooper, a versatile performer from Florence, South Carolina, showcased his talents on Broadway as part of the cast of Hairspray in 2009. more...
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Michelle Dowdy, a MAC Award-Winner, captivated audiences as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray, delivering over 400 performances and later reprising the role internationally and at the Dallas Theatre Center. more...
Leslie Goddard, an award-winning actress and scholar with a Ph.D. in American studies from Northwestern University, brought her extensive expertise in history and theater to her role in Hairspray, blending her academic background with her performance on stage. more...
Van Hughes, who graced the Broadway stage in the past with his performance in Hairspray, has an impressive resume that includes roles in Deaf West's Spring Awakening and American Idiot. more...
Michele Pawk, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Beautiful, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia!, is a Tony Award-winning actress also known for her acclaimed performances in Cabaret and Crazy for You. more...
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Marissa Perry, who previously starred as Tracy Turnblad in Broadway's Hairspray, brings her talent to the ensemble of Sister Act. more...
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Jacqui Polk, celebrated for her role in the original Broadway production of Hairspray, also gained acclaim in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. more...
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Nicole Powell, a Long Island native, graced the Broadway stage in Hairspray, showcasing her versatile talent in a celebrated musical career. more...
Tom Rooney, known for his roles in The Day After Tomorrow (2004), This Is Wonderland (2004), and Flash of Genius (2008), brought his talent to the stage in a past production of Hairspray. more...
Todd Michel Smith, who starred as IQ in the original Broadway cast of Hairspray in 2002 and remained with the show for its entire run, also appeared on screen in films such as Across the Universe (2007) and Poultry and Prejudice (2004). more...
Awards and Nominations
2003 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Dick Latessa won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Corey Reynolds was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Harvey Fierstein won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Corey Reynolds was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Marissa Jaret Winokur won.
Production Team
Lon Hoyt Musical Director
Paul Huntley Hair And Wig Designer
Steve C. Kennedy Sound Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Randy Houston Mercer Make-Up Designer
Jerry Mitchell Choreographer
Jack O'Brien Director
Kenneth Posner Lighting Designer
David Rockwell Scenic Designer
John Waters Consultant
Harold Wheeler Orchestrator
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