(2007, July 19). By the end of the show, the African-Americans are allowed to dance on the show with indicates racial integration. After school, Tracy rushes home with her best friend, Penny, to catch the local teenage dance show, The Corny Collins Show ("The Nicest Kids in Town"). The production will tour the UK and Ireland once again in 2021. Later, the writers absorbed the protest rally and Mother-Daughter Day into the number, thus deleting the song and folding the sequence into a single scene. In 2018 the MS Symphony of the Seas made its maiden voyage, and due to multiple requests, Hairspray was added as a show. [43], On November 14, 2008, a production of Hairspray in Manila in the Philippines, starring Madel Ching as Tracy and Michael de Mesa as Edna. Link declined to participate for the sake of his contract with the show. [24] It starred Carly Jibson as Tracy, Bruce Vilanch as Edna, Terron Brooks as Seaweed, Sandra DeNise as Penny, Susan Cella as Velma, and Ramona Cole (soon replaced by Charlotte Crossley) as Motormouth Maybelle. The production starred Brooklynn Pulver as Tracy, Jerry O'Boyle as Edna, Dan Ferretti as Wilbur, Constantine Rousouli as Link, Christian Dante White as Seaweed, Alyssa Malgeri as Penny, Jarret Mallon as Corny, Happy McPartlin as Velma, Pearl Thomas as Amber, and Yvette Clark as Motormouth Maybelle. Name an electrical appliance people use in the bathroom. 'Hairspray's revealing portrayal of racism in America', The Atlantic, 7 December 2016. Name one of Santa's reindeer. The treatment and surgery succeeded, and Winokur returned to the project. A hip and kind-hearted "Negro Day" dancer and the son of Motormouth Maybelle who falls in love with Penny. Stocked with canny, deliriously tuneful songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and directed by Jack O'Brien with a common touch that stops short of vulgarity, 'Hairspray' is as sweet as a show can be without promoting tooth decay. [50] They won an HK Heckler Award for Best Musical, Best Actress and Best Set Design. [citation needed] On December 6, 2009 a German production opened in Cologne. [13] The production closed on March 28, 2010 after a run of nearly two-and-a-half years and over 1,000 performances. The first woodwind player doubles on tenor and alto saxophones and flute. Both couples declare their love for one another ("Without Love"). Hugh Jackman and Joey McIntyre were both considered to play the role of Corny Collins, but lost to Jackman's X-Men co-star Marsden. [14], The production was due return to the West End at the London Coliseum for a limited 18-week season from 23 April to 29 August 2020. ... Tracy should sing the eleven o'clock number.' This ninety-minute version was played in one act. [62] "The Mother-Daughter Cha-Cha-Cha" was another cut number that originally followed "Big, Blonde, and Beautiful". 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The social representation in Hairspray is parallel to the reality of the 1960s. 'Social and Historical Context of Hairspray', History of Music Theory (blog), accessed 23rd May 2019, Curry, R.R. Her dancing may not be as special as the plot suggests, but she wins your heart... With this role, Fierstein places himself in the great line of Broadway divas. Rudolph (62), Dasher (12). The show is still being performed in the present, in one act, restoring "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs" but like the Las Vegas version omitting "The Big Dollhouse", "Velma's Revenge", "Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)", and "Cooties". 'Hairspray: The revolutionary way to restructure and hold your history', Literary Film Quarterly, 1996. Tracy is alone and wishes that Link could be with her ("Good Morning Baltimore" (Reprise)). [65] After Amber's rendition of "Cooties", Tracy had a song before the finale called "It Ain't Over 'Til the Fat Lady Sings," though it was cut after readings of the show; it was included as a track on the Special Edition of the 2007 motion picture's soundtrack.[66]. Atkins redesigned the production using new technologies. "I was home looking at a lot of movies, and one of those movies was Hairspray." Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother. Kissel, Howard. It ran for 2,642 performances, and closed on January 4, 2009. Tracy thinks that it is unfair that after all of their hard work, The Corny Collins Show is still segregated. Hairspray received Tony Award nominations in 13 categories, winning eight, including for best musical, book, score and direction. [30], Hairspray toured the UK and Ireland in 2013. [83], A film version was released in July 2007. Tracy is declared the winner of the competition. [76], According to Variety, Hairspray received thirteen favorable and four mixed reviews. [84] NBC's Hairspray Live!, directed by Kenny Leon and Alex Rudzinski, aired in December 2016 to mostly positive reviews. [67], Touring productions often use smaller/reduced orchestrations to save on costs - the UK 2017/18 tour which used a 12-piece orchestration - two keyboards (Of which the first is played by the conductor), two guitars, electric bass, drums, percussion, two woodwind players (in which the second one is playing alto, tenor, soprano and baritone saxophones and flute), trombone and two trumpets and a 12-piece background chorus: six males and six females.[68]. ' '' ''' - -- --- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- - … And what could be more Tracy Turnblad-like than to give the 'eleven o'clock number' to the black family at the heart of the struggle? Hairspray: Going Beyond the Script. Hairspray the musical emphasises on issues of acceptance and discrimination within society. When the police arrive on the scene, almost everyone is arrested ("Big, Blonde and Beautiful"). [3], Lion contacted Rob Marshall about directing the musical. NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Tracy Turnblad Revealed! The original creative team of the Broadway production, with the director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, reunited for the London production. Velma Von Tussle, the racist producer of The Corny Collins Show, rejects Tracy from the audition because of her size ("(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs"), as well as refusing a black girl, Little Inez. The body size of Edna also adds emphasis to the diva roles that are present in the show. When all is announced, Mr. Spritzer runs onstage thrilled with the public's response to the telecast and announces that the governor has pardoned Tracy and gave her a full college scholarship and he offers Link a recording contract and Velma the position of vice president of Ultra Glow – beauty products for women of color, much to the latter's chagrin. [25] When the tour stopped in Los Angeles, Winokur reprised her role as Tracy, together with the original Broadway Link, Matthew Morrison. Prudy arrives at the station and, seeing how happy Penny is with Seaweed, accepts her daughter for who she is. You are shopping for Custom CDG discs For more information on our formats click here Your custom disc has been created, click here to view/edit [72] The musical also challenges the societal norms of a female. "[3] There have been three ties in this category, in 1958, 1962 and 1968. [71] Edna is considered to be the non-racialised other that is part of the story in Hairspray. The two enlisted the help of actress and singer Annie Golden to produce a demo recording containing three songs, one of which, "Good Morning Baltimore," eventually became the show's opening number. Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a 1959 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents. They hired Winokur to work with them on the project with the understanding she might be replaced later. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing all public theatres to close indefinitely from mid March, the production was initially delayed to 1 September to 8 November,[15][16] and has since been delayed again to 22 June to 29 September 2021. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. Later replaced by the similar "Positivity", the scene was cut early in the Seattle tryout as it was deemed emotionally redundant. The Junior version released by MTI excludes the musical numbers "I Can Hear the Bells", "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs", "Velma's Revenge", "Big, Blonde, and Beautiful", (You're) Timeless To Me, (You're) Timeless To Me (Reprise) and the character Harriman F. Spritzer. Hairspray explores the themes of racial prejudice and freedom of expression. Australian production of Hairspray opened in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre on October 2, 2010 to critical acclaim. After escaping from their respective prisons, the couples seek refuge at Motormouth Maybelle's Record Shop. This page was last edited on 27 April 2021, at 08:43. The role of Tracy was cast through a reality-competition show called Yo Quiero Ser la Protagonista de Hairspray' (I Want to Be Hairspray's Protagonist). Blow Dryer (55), Curling Iron (10). Hairspray is an American musical with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name.The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues.In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program … [77] Charles Isherwood, in his Variety review wrote: "...this sweet, infinitely spirited, bubblegum-flavored confection won't be lacking for buyers any time soon. [38][39], The first international production opened in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre in April 2004 and ran for 245 performances. The cast also featured Matthew Morrison as Link, Laura Bell Bundy as Amber, Kerry Butler as Penny, Linda Hart as Velma, Mary Bond Davis as Motormouth Maybelle, Corey Reynolds as Seaweed, Jackie Hoffman as Matron, Dick Latessa as Wilbur, and Clarke Thorell as Corny Collins. There she meets black dancer Seaweed J. Stubbs (the son of the hostess of "Negro Day" on The Corny Collins Show, Motormouth Maybelle), who teaches her several dance moves. [85], Sources: PlaybillVault;[86] Internet Broadway Database;[87] Playbill;[88] Playbill[89], Sources: Playbill;[90] Playbill;[91] Olivier Awards[92] The Telegraph[93], "Dear Listener", Note included in the Special Edition of the 2007 Hairspray Movie Soundtrack. [40], A South African production opened in Johannesburg in October 2007 with the original direction and choreography recreated by Matt Lenz and Greg Graham. O'Donnell, Mark, Thomas Meehan, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Lon Hoyt served as music supervisor. "Good Morning Baltimore": Whiteness, Blackness, and Othering in the 2007 Movie Musical. [citation needed], A Dutch production ran during the 2009/2010 season. A 2010 Brazilian tour stopped in São Paulo, Brasilia, Curitiba and Porto Alegre. After an announcement that auditions for a place on the show will be held due to the fact that Brenda (one of the Corny Collins Council Members) has taken a leave of absence from the show for "9 months", Tracy begs her mother for permission to audition. In the original Broadway production, a few of the actors mimed on musical instruments in order to fulfil a minimum musician requirement at the Neil Simon Theatre. A call comes in from Mr Pinky, the owner of a plus-size dress shop, for an endorsement. It featured Naomi Watanabe as Tracy Turnblad, Yuichiro Yamaguchi as Edna Turnblad, Zen Ishikawa as Wilbur Turnblad, Crystal Kay as Motormouth Maybelle, Jun Sena as Velma Von Tussle, Kohei Ueguchi as Corny Collins, Kurumi Shimizu as Penny Pingleton, Hiroki Miura as Link Larkin, Soichi Hirama as Seaweed J. Stubbs and Meimi Tamura (former ANGERME member) as Amber Von Tussle. The first U.S. national tour started a run in September 2003 in Baltimore and ended in June 2006. Hairspray Live! [17], Michael Ball will reprise his Olivier Award-winning role as Edna Turnblad, reuniting him with the original director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. [63] A song called "Step on Up" was also cut in favor of "I Know Where I've Been". [71] Thus, the musical highlights female characters that are strong and associated with diva characteristics. Wilbur bails out the remaining people, excluding Tracy who is forced to remain in jail through another one of Velma's manipulations. New set and costume designs were by Michael Bottari and Ronald Case. The two immediately felt she was right for the role of Tracy Turnblad but hesitated to commit without seeing any other auditions. The sassy, strong-willed and friendly owner of a downtown record shop and the host of "Negro Day" on. Tracy pleads with her mother to come with her and to act as her agent although Edna has not left their apartment in years. On the day of the Miss Teenage Hairspray competition, Corny Collins starts the show with a song ("(It's) Hairspray"). Notably, Tracy’s mother, Edna Turnblad, is performed in drag during the shows. It never dawned on us that a torrent of protest would follow us from almost everyone involved with the show. Velma, threatening to fire Corny from the show, is eventually left distraught and determines to ruin Tracy ("Velma's Revenge"). development update on tfc – TheFutonCritic.com has development update news, listings, dvds, episode guides and more for development update Tracy's goofy, loving and encouraging father, who owns the Har-De-Har Hut joke shop and is still madly in love with his wife, Edna. [41][42] A production in Buenos Aires, Argentina, opened on July 16, 2008 starring Enrique Pinti as Edna. Although cut during the Seattle tryout, it was included in the 2007 film and appears in the show's instrumental score. Edna, fearing that Tracy will be laughed at due to her weight, refuses. Original Broadway cast: Laura Bell Bundy as Elle Woods, ... John Waters on Broadway could have gone a lot of ways, but Hairspray is pretty darn wholesome — Pink Flamingos this is … : Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein join NBC's next live musical, Martin Short, Derek Hough Join NBC's 'Hairspray Live! Name a kind of bell. It's music that builds its own self-contained, improbably symmetrical world...."[79] New York's Daily News wrote, "As Tracy, Marissa Jaret Winokur has the heft, the pipes and an enormously appealing stage presence. [53] Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein starred as Motormouth Maybelle and Edna Turnblad, respectively. As Link and Tracy reunite, Penny's mother, Prudy, punishes Penny for "going to jail without her permission" and ties her up in her bedroom where Seaweed comes to her rescue. Just as the results are about to be announced, Tracy stuns Amber as she makes her entrance in a magenta dress without any petticoat underneath, taking over the stage, and is joined by Link, Penny, Seaweed, Edna, Wilbur, Little Inez, Corny, and Motormouth. "Popularizing the 'Tony' Awards", Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, "Ken Mandelbaum's Aisle View: Tony Highs And Lows", Internet Broadway Database Awards Archive, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Musical&oldid=1019047100, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role in a Musical, Nettie / Mrs. Blodgett / Ruth / Mrs. Hutchinson, Eve / Princess Barbara / Ella and Passionella, This page was last edited on 21 April 2021, at 07:31. Mark Goucher produced a Hairspray tour in the UK from September 2015, starting at the Curve, Leicester. During the broadcast, Link, following Corny's suggestion, sings "It Takes Two" to Tracy, much to Amber's dismay. [69] The musical encourages individuality, acceptance and freedom. It played its final performance on April 25, 2010 at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California. Delmont, Matthew. Michael Ball played Edna, with Mel Smith as Wilbur Turnblad, newcomer Leanne Jones as Tracy, Tracie Bennett as Velma, Paul Manuel as Corny Collins, Rachael Wooding as Amber, Elinor Collett as Penny, and Ben James-Ellis as Link. Hairspray is an American musical with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name. The musical opened in Seattle in 2002 and moved to Broadway later that year. Principal roles and casts of major productions of stage productions of Hairspray: Hairspray went through several revisions during its pre-Broadway run in Seattle, in the process eliminating and replacing several musical numbers. At school, signs of Tracy's fame are evident in the schoolyard, with graffiti on the walls and Shelly, another Council Member sporting Tracy's signature hairdo. Winokur was one of the first to audition for the role of Tracy Turnblad and spent two years preparing with voice and dance lessons. The cast included Jaz Flowers as Tracy, Trevor Ashley as Edna, Jack Chambers as Link, and Tevin Campbell reprising his role from the Broadway production as Seaweed J. Stubbs. The second verse of "It Takes Two" was also omitted. He thought they were "pacifying" him, but he was told "they don't want anyone but you".[6]. [81] The entire $10.5 million investment was recouped by May 2003 (approximately 9 months after its Broadway opening). After a successful tryout at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, Hairspray opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on August 15, 2002. In Seattle, an infomercial about safety on the road titled "Blood on the Pavement" followed "The Nicest Kids in Town", and is included on the cast album following "You Can't Stop the Beat". [54] Martin Short portrayed Wilbur Turnblad and Derek Hough played Corny Collins. Early versions of the show featured "Velma's Cha-Cha" and "The Status Quo" (Seattle) (with its short reprise "Rage") during Tracy's audition and dismissal, but the team instead opted for "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs", as the audience did not like seeing Tracy being verbally attacked after "I Can Hear the Bells". Luckily ... the audiences embraced this moment, which enriches the happy ending to follow, and it is our proudest achievement of the entire experience of writing Hairspray."[7]. [34] The Curve production and subsequent tours were directed by Paul Kerryson with choreography by Drew McOnie. Jumps (46), Crashes (21). [31] MM Musicals presented the show at FairfieldHalls, Croydon, in the Ashcroft Theatre, from 19–22 November 2014, with Corin Miller as Tracy, Andy Lingfield as Edna, and Natalie Cave as Penny.[32]. At the height of the moment, the company invites Amber and Velma to join the celebration. [23] The musical opened at Sydney's Lyric Theatre at The Star Casino on 11 June 2011 and closed on 25 September 2011, two weeks earlier than anticipated, ending its Australian run. [58] Sean Hayes portrayed Mr Pinky, and Rosie O'Donnell played the gym teacher.[59]. [1] When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show's integration. Tracy Turnblad, an overweight high school student, wakes up ("Good Morning Baltimore") and goes to school, where she receives a warning for "inappropriate hair height". Allowing a drag role for Edna adds a queerness to the musical as it does not include any gay characters. According to Shaiman, one song, "I Know Where I've Been," became controversial during the genesis of the score: This was ... inspired by a scene late in the [1988] movie that takes place on the black side of town. The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical is awarded to the best actress in a musical, whether a new production or a revival. Prudy Pingleton, Penny's overprotective and bigoted mother; the Gym Teacher, and The Matron guarding The Big Dollhouse. The first production of Hairspray in the German language, however, took place at the Theater St. Gallen, Switzerland. At the time he was involved in negotiations to direct the screen adaptation of Chicago, but he agreed to become involved in the early development stages of Hairspray with the stipulation he would drop out if assigned the film. Its message can also be used to empower change for other forms of discrimination that are still relevant in today’s society. Gelb, Arthur. Little Inez then tries to take the crown by force when Amber refuses to hand it over, but Tracy stops her, claiming that her heart is set on something more important, which is Link and her future. "[78] Ben Brantley wrote: "So what if it's more than a little pushy in its social preaching? Kamilah Marshall, Shayna Steele, and Judine Richard played the Dynamites. [37] Original Broadway cast members Fierstein and Winokur reprised their roles as Edna and Tracy Turnblad. She contacted John Waters, who gave her his blessing, then acquired the rights from New Line Cinema. Seaweed, suggesting that some fun would make Tracy feel better, invites all of them to his mother's record shop for a platter party ("Run and Tell That"). The second woodwind player doubles on tenor, alto, soprano and baritone saxophones and flute, while the backup chorus calls for three males and three females. Back at the Har-De-Har Hut (Wilbur's joke shop), Wilbur and Edna are left destitute because of the money it cost them to bail everyone out and with Tracy still in prison. [1], The award was not presented in 1947 or 1985. It's too preachy. ", " 'Hairspray Live!' Schrader, V.L. [8] Jack O'Brien directed the production, which Jerry Mitchell choreographed, with set design by David Rockwell, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Steve C. Kennedy, and the many distinctive wigs in the show by Paul Huntley. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The film was directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman and starred John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad, Queen Latifah as Maybelle, Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle, James Marsden as Corny Collins, and Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad. In July 2006, a non-Equity U.S. and Asian tour opened in Atlantic City's Harrah's Casino. Jim Vukovich served as music director for the entire 33 months on the road.[26]. There was a production which was performed in the Hong Kong Cultural Center, by a performing arts company called Face Production. The musical is empowering, as although it touches on racial issues that were prevalent in 1960s America, it focuses more on the attitudes that are associated with it, and the power that we have to change discrimination. Certain she would lose the role if the creative team learned about her condition, she underwent a hysterectomy without telling anyone but her immediate family. Theatre World. 'It's too sad. It is June 1962 in Baltimore. [70] It also explores femininity in terms of the female characters. [4] Meanwhile, Marshall had started work on Chicago, and Lion hired Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell to direct and to choreograph, respectively. The African-Americans are only allowed to dance on the show once a month, and there is a stereotypical racial representation of dance style. Before they start, Motormouth Maybelle convinces the initially reluctant Edna and Wilbur to march as well. The show opened on February 13 in The Lowry Theatre in Manchester with Mark Benton playing Edna Turnblad, Lucy Benjamin playing Velma Von Tussle, Marcus Collins as Seaweed Stubbs and Freya Sutton as Tracy Turnblad, respectively. [49] Hairspray has been translated into German, Finnish, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, French and Hebrew. During the protest, led by Motormouth, Velma calls the police and fights break out. [52] Newcomer Maddie Baillio was chosen to play Tracy Turnblad. Amber shows off her talents in a bid to get more votes from the viewers ("Cooties"). [29] According to interviews included as an extra feature on the 2007 film's DVD release, theatre producer Margo Lion first conceived of Hairspray as a stage musical in 1998 after seeing the original film on television. When Corny sees how well Tracy can dance, he gives her a place on the show ("The Nicest Kids in Town" (Reprise)). With the station in joyous celebration, Tracy and Link cement their love with a kiss ("You Can't Stop the Beat"). She then proclaims the Corny Collins show is "now and forevermore" racially integrated, to much applause. After the march, most of the women are locked up in a women's penitentiary ("The Big Dollhouse"). At the shop, Tracy rallies everyone to march against the station on the following day's Mother-Daughter Day, as blacks are not allowed on the show except for the monthly Negro Day. In August 2008, the British television channel Sky 1 began broadcasting Hairspray: The School Musical, which followed the development of a North London comprehensive school's production of Hairspray from audition to performance, with input from various actors and creatives, including members of the Broadway production team and the West End cast.[51]. [5] Tracy's mother had been portrayed by Divine in the original film, and Shaiman liked the idea of maintaining the tradition of casting a male as Edna Turnblad. It is a musical that can be applied to any social context and time, as it highlights ongoing issues such as fat-shaming, racism and discrimination. Production at the Hollywood Bowl ran from August 5–7, 2011, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. [33] The production return at the end of summer 2017 to once again tour the UK, starring Norman Pace as Wilbur, Brenda Edwards as Motormouth, Layton Williams and newcomer Rebecca Mendoza as Tracy. He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams. [20] It was directed by David Atkins and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance Australia judge Jason Coleman. Penny and Amber (the main dancer on The Corny Collins Show) have similar arguments with their mothers ("Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now"). Penny and Seaweed, who have developed a liking for each other, rush to fetch the school nurse, only to find her out sick. ", Schrader, Valerie Lynn. Other productions opened in Canada, Finland, Japan, South Korea,[46] Italy, St. Gallen, Switzerland (in German) and Brazil. ...[it] succeeds in recreating the pleasures of the old-fashioned musical comedy without seeming old-fashioned. It doesn't belong. Arriving in an aerosol fog of advance hype, it more than lives up to its promise. [2] Hairspray has also had national tours, a West End production, and numerous foreign productions and was adapted as a 2007 musical film. The tour played sit down engagements in Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. Delmont, M. 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