BBT's HAIRSPRAY Opens at the Riverwalk Center August 26th!

Lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance. And dance she does through her downtrodden neighborhood, through the harsh put-downs of her schoolmates, and through the racial barriers dividing 1960s Baltimore. When she gets the chance to be a dancer on the "Corny Collins TV Show," Tracy ignites a rock 'n roll revolution among her friends, defuses racial tensions, and finds love against all odds. Big heart...big hair...and a great big hit! Winner of 2003 Ton Awards including Best Musical!

Directed and choreographed by Kelly VanOosbree (BBT's Avenue Q) who won a CTG Henry award for her inventive dances, Hairspray stars Caitlin Zigler as Tracy, Kris Graves as Edna, Baret Harper as Link, Sara Metz as Amber, Lindsay Fuller as Penny, Carlos Jimenez as Seaweed, Shandra Duncan as Motormouth. Charlie Schmidt (BBT's Cannibal) as Wilbur, and Cory Wendling (BBT's The Jungle Book) as Corny. Ensemble members include Chris Boeckx (BBT's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Renee Sobering, Pierre Andre, Jarelle Bjork (BBT's The Music Man), Asad Clinton (BBT's Chicago), Faith Simmons, Jasmine Jones, Rachelle King, Jill Lentz, Jenny Mather, Jeffrey Parizotto, Katherine Paynter, Eric Pung, Josh Rigo, Justin Spann, Kortni Stillwagon, and Will Treat (BBT's Chicago). Michael Barrowman is Musical Director. Vance McKenzie (BBT's The Little Mermaid JR) is Lighting Designer. Laura High (BBT's The 39 Steps) is Costume Designer. Terry Green (BBT's The 10th) is Property Designer. Jessica Sotwick is Stage Manager.

Hairspray opens August 26th and runs through September 4th. Full performance schedule is August 26, 27, September 2, 3 at 7 PM and August 28 and September 4 at 6 PM. All shows are at the Riverwalk Center, 150 West Adams Avenue in Breckenridge.

Tickets range from $12 to $32 and include regular and premium seating. Tickets are available via phone at 970.547.3100, website at breckcreate.org, or in person at Riverwalk Center at 150 W. Adams Avenue or Breck Welcome Center at 203 S. Main Street.

For information and to learn about Breckenridge Backstage Theatre's 2016-2017 Season, call 970.453.0199 or visit backstagetheatre.org.