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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Laura Bell Bundy, who originated the role of Amber in Broadway’s *Hairspray*, has had a distinguished career on stage and screen, earning accolades such as a Tony nomination for her performance in *Legally Blonde The Musical*. more...
Kerry Butler, who earned a Clarence Derwent Award and multiple nominations for her role in Hairspray, has an extensive Broadway career including standout performances in Mean Girls and Xanadu. more...
Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the teleplay for NBC's "Hairspray Live!", is a celebrated figure in theater with numerous accolades, including Tony Awards for Torch Song Trilogy and La Cage aux Folles. more...
Adam Fleming, who played Sketch in the original Broadway cast of Hairspray, has also showcased his talents in productions like Wicked and bare. more...
Danielle Lee Greaves, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of "Hairspray," has an impressive resume that includes notable Broadway productions such as "Rent" and "Show Boat," as well as appearances on popular TV shows like "Smash" and "Rescue Me." more...
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Dick Latessa, who won both the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in Hairspray, had a distinguished career on Broadway with credits in productions such as Follies, Rags, and The Cherry Orchard. more...
Matthew Morrison, known for his role as Will Schuester on Glee, showcased his talents on Broadway in the past with a notable performance in Hairspray. more...
Rashad Naylor, who was part of the original company of Hairspray, showcasing his versatility in roles such as Thad and Dynamite, and serving as an understudy for Seaweed, has also graced the stage in productions like the 1st national tour of Rock of Ages and Jersey Boys. more...
Corey Reynolds, originally cast in the ensemble of Hairspray, was later offered the role of Seaweed, for which he earned nominations for both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. more...
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Brooke Tansley, known for her versatile career in entertainment, notably starred as Penny Pingleton in the Broadway production of Hairspray, showcasing her talent in a role that added to her impressive repertoire. more...
Clarke Thorell, who portrayed Corny Collins in the Broadway production of Hairspray, has an extensive resume that includes roles in Titanic, Mamma Mia!, and The Who's Tommy, as well as notable TV appearances in "Boardwalk Empire" and "30 Rock." more...
Marissa Jaret Winokur, who won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her outstanding performance in Hairspray, also garnered the Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for the same role. 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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