Hairspray 2002

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

Hairspray - 2002 - Broadway History , Info & More

Fifth Avenue Theatre
13-08 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

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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Review - Hairspray: Arrangement In Black And White
by Ben Peltz - September 30, 2010

Castro's invading, integration is the new frontier and you have to be much larger than a size 6 to be considered plus-size.  Welcome to the '60s and welcome to Paper Mill's big, bubbly and thoroughly loveable production of Hairspray.

HAIRSPRAY Dances Final 'Beat' Today Jan. 4th
by Eddie Varley - January 4, 2009

On January 4th 2009, after over 2,641 performances, the curtain will fall at the Neil Simon Theater on the final performance of Broadway's 2003 Tony Award? musical HAIRSPRAY starring original cast members Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur.

Photo Coverage: Marissa Jaret Winokur Returns to HAIRSPRAY!
by Peter James Zielinski - December 11, 2008

Marrisa Jaret Winokur returned to her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnbladon Tuesday, December 9th. She will play Tracy straight through to the final performance on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil SimonTheatre.

Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 12/9
by Eddie Varley - December 9, 2008

Marissa Jaret Winokur will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnblad when she rejoins the cast tonight Tuesday, December 9 through the final performance Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

'HAIRSPRAY' Hits 2 Million Dollar Mark For BC/EFA
by Eddie Varley - December 8, 2008

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray, and its star, Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, have passed the $2,000,000 mark in total dollars they have raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the nation's leading industry-based, not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant making organization.

Family Reunion: Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Dec. 9
by Robert Diamond - November 18, 2008

The producers of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray have announced that Marissa Jaret Winokur will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnblad when she rejoins the cast Tuesday, December 9 through the final performance Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Photo Coverage: HAIRSPRAY Welcomes Back Harvey!
by Peter James Zielinski - November 12, 2008

Harvey Fierstein returned to his Tony-winning role as the greatest Broadway mother of them all, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Tuesday, November 11th. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite 'Mama' on as he celebrated becoming a 'Hairhopper' again!

'Go Mama Go Go Go!' Fierstein Returns to HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 11/11
by Eddie Varley - November 11, 2008

Harvey Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad beginning tonight!

Photo Coverage: 'The Broadway Workshop' with HAIRSPRAY Film Star Nikki Blonsky!
by Pablo Pimienta - November 3, 2008

The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastest growing acting program for young artists, teamed up with Golden Globe nominated TV and movie star Nikki Blonsky, for its one day 'Hairspray' musical workshop. THE HAIRSPRAY WORKSHOP, took place on November 1, 2008 in New York City. This Workshop gave students the opportunity to work on every area of musical theater performance.

BWW TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BWW - PART II
by Craig Brockman - October 29, 2008

Constantine Rousouli is the dreamy new Link Larkin in Hairspray. BroadwayWorld gave Constantine a FLIP video camera and set those swinging hands and hips loose backstage before, during and after performances to show you how those 'Nicest Kids in Town' REALLY behave! You saw Part I, and now there is SOOOOO much more Hairspray FLIP fun in Part II!

'HAIRSPRAY' to Close Jan. 4th 2009, Fierstein Returns Nov. 11th
by Eddie Varley - October 22, 2008

Producers of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony winning Best Musical, have announced that the show will close on Jan. 4, 2009.

BWW TV: Hairspray's Constantine Rousouli 'Flips' For BroadwayWorld
by Craig Brockman - October 17, 2008

Constantine Rousouli is the dreamy new Link Larkin in Hairspray. We gave him a FLIP video camera...

'HAIRSPRAY' Closing in January; Fierstein to Return; Shaiman Comments
by Eddie Varley - October 2, 2008

All signs indicate that 'Hairspray' will end it's successful run on January 18th, 2009. Official word is expected at any moment, there is also a strong chance that Harvey Fierstein will return to his Tony Winning role of Edna Turnblad to help the show go out in style.

'Hairspray' Stars Perry and Rousouli Guest on SIRIUS 'Live on Broadway' 10/1
by Eddie Varley - September 30, 2008

Broadway fans are invited to SIRIUS Live on Broadway with host Seth Rudetsky at the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center each Wednesday at 12 noon ET to watch interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars. Tomorrow, Wednesday October 1st, Seth welcomes Hairspray stars Constantine Rousouli and Marissa Perry live and in person at 12:00PM.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Liukin Visits 'Hairspray'
by Walter McBride - September 12, 2008

On Thursday, September 11th 2008 the cast of HAIRSPRAY had two very special guests: Olympic all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin and Original and Final cast member of RENT, Gwen Stewart. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were backstage to capture the moment.

Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - August 29, 2008

The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Hairspray FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Good Morning Baltimore
The Nicest Kids in Town
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
I Can Hear the Bells
(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs
The Madison
It Takes Two
Welcome to the '60s
Run and Tell That
Big, Blonde & Beautiful
The Big Dollhouse
Timeless to Me
Without Love
I Know Where I've Been
Hairspray
Cooties
You Can't Stop the Beat
Velma's Cha-Cha
Blood on the Pavement
Positivity
New Girl in Town
Good Morning Baltimore
The Nicest Kids in Town
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
I Can Hear the Bells
Miss Baltimore Crabs
It Takes Two
Welcome to the 60's
Run and Tell That
Big, Blonde and Beautiful
The Big Dollhouse
Good Morning Baltimore - Reprise
Timeless to Me
Without Love
I Know Where I've Been
Hairspray
Cooties
You Can't Stop the Beat
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.
Hairspray has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Hairspray has won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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.
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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