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Michael Ball Extends Run in 'Hairspray' Until April 2009
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008


Michael Ball has extended his run playing the role of 'Edna Turnblad' in the smash hit award-winning musical 'HAIRSPRAY' by another six months. He will now be starring in the role until Saturday 25 April 2009, marking the longest continuing contract that Michael, one of the UK's leading stage stars, has ever performed.

Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 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.

Ashley Parker Angel to Play Final 'Hairspray' Performance 9/14
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 29, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that teen idol Ashley Parker Angel will play his final performance as dreamy Link Larkin on Sunday, September 14 at the Neil Simon Theatre after more than a year and half with the musical. Angel played his first performance, and made his Broadway debut, Friday, January 19, 2007.

Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.

Aubrey O'Day Joins Hairspray Cast As Amber 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane will make her Broadway debut as Tracy Turnblad's stuck-up arch-nemesis Amber Von Tussle on Friday, July 18, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.

UK 'Hairspray' Recoups Investment in 29 Weeks
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2008


The smash hit award-winning musical HAIRSPRAY at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London has recouped its entire £3.5 million capitalization in a record-breaking 29 weeks.

'One Red Flower' to Have Reading with McGovern in LA
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


'One Red Flower,' a new musical production starring Maureen McGovern, Elijah Kelley (Hairspray) and Hunter Parrish (Weeds), produced and created by Emmy Award-winning director Paris Barclay, is presented in a staged reading format.

'Hairspray' returns to Toronto - One week only!
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Apr 17, 2008


HAIRSPRAY returns to Toronto for one week only, May 6 - 11, at the Princess of Wales Theatre

Road To Qatar! To Have Reading At Chelsea Studios on 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


The Road to Qatar!, a true new musical comedy, will have two staged readings for industry professionals at Chelsea Studios at 1pm and 4:30pm on April 18, 2007. The book and lyrics are by Stephen Cole and the music is by David Krane. Cole and Krane based the show on their real life experience of being commissioned to write the first American musical to premiere in the Middle East. The reading will be directed by Marcia Milgrim Dodge (Lucille Lortel Nominee for Seussical) and features a cast of five including Rob Bartlett (Little Shop of Horrors, The Imus Show), Mary Birdsong (Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me, Hairspray), Brad Oscar (The Producers, Spamalot), Seth Rudetsky (The Ritz), and Ray Wills (The Producers). One day three years ago both Stephen Cole and David Krane (who did not know each other at the time) received an email that read: 'We want you write musical. How much?' This began an unbelievable but true journey that introduced the two 'short Jews' to an alien world of camels, deserts and crazy Egyptian theatrical producers. During the course of this crazy Arab adventure, Stephen and David starred in their own personal Bob Hope-Bing Crosby 'road picture' that took them to Dubai, Qatar, London, Bratislava and back to the USA after writing and presenting a huge original musical for the Emir of Qatar and one thousand of his invited guests. When they returned, they had no other choice but to write their story in the only way they knew how: as a musical! The names have all been changed, but the story is totally true.

Marissa Perry Takes Over For Durig As Tracy in 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Marissa Perry will take over the role of Tracy Turnblad on Tuesday, April 15, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Shannon Durig plays Tracy through Sunday, April 13.)

Shannon Durig: Goodbye to Baltimore!
by Eugene Lovendusky - Apr 11, 2008


After over 1,000 performances as Broadway's favorite big-girl Tracy Turnblad, Shannon Durig will take her final 'Hairspray' bow on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Amidst teasing-up her towering hair and busting-down TV segregation, Shannon has fostered a loving family among the nicest kids in town...

Karen Mason Joins Cast of 'Hairspray' 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2008


The producers of Hairspray have announced that Karen Mason will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 8 in the role of Velma Von Tussle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Mary Birdsong plays Velma through Sunday, April 6.)

Jenifer Lewis Joins 'Hairspray' Cast 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2008


The producers of Hairspray have announced that Jenifer Lewis will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 22, in the role of Motormouth Maybelle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.

Photo Coverage: Durig Celebrates 1,000th Performance in HAIRSPRAY!
by Walter McBride - Mar 14, 2008


Shannon Durig who stars as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway hit Hairspray, celebrated a tremendous career achievement her 1,000th performance on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Shannon Durig Hits 1000th Performance as Tracy in 'Hairspray' on March 13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2008


Shannon Durig who stars as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway hit Hairspray, celebrates a tremendous career achievement - her 1,000th performance - on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

George Wendt Says 'Cheers' as Next Edna Turnblad
by BWW News Desk - Oct 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 - Sep 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.

Photo Preview: Michael Ball and West End 'Hairspray' Stars
by BWW - Aug 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 - Aug 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 - Aug 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

Lance Bass Joins Broadway Cast of Hairspray Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 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.

'Dream' Contestant Ellis is Link in West End Hairspary
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2007


Although Lee Mead won the title role of London's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat through the UK reality talent search 'Any Dream Will Do,' third runner-up Ben Ellis will play Link in the upcoming West End transfer production of Hairspray

More Casting Announced for West End 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2007


More casting has been announced for the upcoming West End transfer production of Hairspray

'One That I Want' Star Spencer to Join Bass in Hairspray
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2007


Ashley Spencer, who was a runner-up on the TV reality talent search 'Grease: You're the One That I Want,' will join previously announced Lance Bass as they make their Broadway debut in the cast of Hairspray.

Lance Bass to Join Broadway's Hairspray in August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2007


Former 'N Sync member Lance Bass will make his Broadway debut in the cast of Hairspray

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