Hairspray
August 28 - September 15
Ryan Landry and Eddie Mekka in
Book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shairman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shairman
This is a Hairspray that never loses its hold...it's irresistible. - The Boston Globe
One of those magical productions with everything and everyone in the right place...A smashing perfomance. - Portsmouth Press Herald
A rendition of Hairspray that will knock your socks off...there are so many stunning performances in this production that it's impossible to do them all justice. - Portland Press Herald
This fantastically fun musical opened on Broadway in August 2002 to rave reviews, winning eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It’s 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams – and even bigger hair! – change the world . . . and still have time to win the boy she loves? This mega-hit musical comedy phenomenon is piled bouffant-high with 
laughter and romance and features an Tony Award winning original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut).
“Hairspray” is still playing on Broadway and the Playhouse is thrilled to co-produce with Maine State Music Theatre in bringing to the stage one of the nation’s first regional 
premiers of this spectacular musical. Everyone is raving about this delightful musical, including the critics. “A great big fat gorgeous hit,” claims Clive Barnes of the New York Post. “Completely irresistible! Get those tickets now!” declares syndicated columnist, Liz Smith. “So many numbers bring down the house, it’s a wonder the theater is still standing,” says Jeremy Gerard of New York Magazine. As The New York Times says, “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like Hairspray.”
Score Highlights
Good Morning Baltimore
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
Welcome to the '60s
Big, Blonde & Beautiful
You Can’t Stop the Beat
Main Stage Show Times & Ticket Prices:
Tuesday-Friday Evenings 8:00 PM - $43
Saturday Evening 8:30 PM - $48
Wednesday & Thursday Matinees 2:30 PM - $39
New for 2007! Special Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 3:30 PM - $41
See online calendar for complete weekend matinee schedule.
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