Hairspray 2002 - Articles Page 2.6

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

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Hairspray - 2002 - Broadway Articles Page 2.6

TV EXCLUSIVE: Hairspray's Alternate Ending!
by Craig Brockman - November 18, 2007


The DVD of Big Fat MOVIE Hit, 'Hairspray' will line the shelves of stores around the country on Tuesday, November 20th. To whet your appetite for this feature-filled DVD release, BroadwayWorld has this NATIONWIDE video exlusive of the alternate ending of HAIRSPRAY! Click now to watch!

Photo Flash: Zeta-Jones, Zadan, Meron at Hollywood Film Fest
by BWW - October 30, 2007


On October 23, Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron received the Hollywood Film Festival's Producers of the Year Award for Hairspray from their Chicago Oscar-winning star Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Awards Gala Ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Photo Flash: 'Hairspray' UK DVD-Release with Travolta
by BWW - October 30, 2007


John Travolta and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron celebrated the Great Britain DVD release of Hairspray last week at a high tea reception at the SoHo Hotel in London.

George Wendt Says 'Cheers' as Next Edna Turnblad
by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2007


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, have announced that George Wendt takes over the role of Edna Turnblad on Tuesday, October 23, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street). Wendt plays Edna through Sunday, January 20, 2008.

Jim J. Bullock Rejoins Cast of 'Hairspray' as Wilbur 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2007


Jim J. Bullock, will return to the cast of Hairspray in the role of Wilbur Turnblad, Tracy's dad, tonight, Tuesday, September 18 at Neil Simon Theatre.

Blonsky Interested in Reprising 'Hairspray' Role on Bway?
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2007


Nikki Blonsky - who earned rave reviews for her exuberant turn as Tracy Turnblad in the smash Hairspray film - would love to reprise the role on Broadway in the future.

Photo Preview: Michael Ball and West End 'Hairspray' Stars
by BWW - August 23, 2007


Michael Ball, Mel Smith and newcomer Leanne Jones will star in the multi-award winning musical Hairspray, which will open at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Tuesday, October 30, following previews from October 11.

Mel Smith Joins Ball and Jones in London 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2007


Mel Smith will make his West End musical debut starring as 'Wilbur Turnblad' in the smash hit multi-award winning musical Hairspray, which will open at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Tuesday, October 30, following previews from October 11

Michele Pawk Joins Broadway's 'Hairspray,' Aug. 21
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, have announced that Tony Award winner Michele Pawk will join the cast Tuesday, August 21, in the role of Velma Von Tussle

Hairspray Film Surpasses $100 Million!
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2007


The film version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hairspray is now a $100 million dollar hit

Bruce Vilanch is Really Edna Turnblad!
by Steve Leary - August 16, 2007


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Lance Bass Joins Broadway Cast of Hairspray Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2007


Lance Bass, a member of the boy band phenomenon 'N Sync, will join Hairspray's cast Tuesday, August 14 through Sunday, January 6, in the role of Corny Collins, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

TV Exclusive: High School Musical On Tour Highlights!
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2007


In what seems to have happened effortlessly and somehow 'under the radar' (highly unusual in the world of theatre) Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL seems to have snuck in and is about to change the landscape.

Hairspray FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hairspray have there been?
Hairspray has had 9 productions including Broadway which opened in 2002, US Tour which opened in 2003, Toronto which opened in 2004, Las Vegas which opened in 2006, Beverly, MA (Regional) which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2007, Motion Picture which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2021 and US Tour which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Hairspray been nominated for?
Hairspray has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
What Tony Awards has Hairspray won?
Hairspray has won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
What awards has Hairspray been nominated for?
Hairspray has been nominated for several awards. These include the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Harvey Fierstein, as well as the Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Marissa Jaret Winokur.
What awards has Hairspray won?
Hairspray has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Harvey Fierstein. It also received the Distinguished Production of a Musical award at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Marissa Jaret Winokur won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in Hairspray.

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