STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of HAIRSPRAY at 3-D Theatricals

3-D Theatricals presents the final show of its 2012 season, the Tony Award-winning musical HAIRSPRAY, choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Allen Everman, and directed by 3-D Theatricals Executive Producer and Artistic Director T.J. Dawson. HAIRSPRAY began performances on Friday, October 12, and performs through Sunday, October 28 at the historic Plummer Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave. in Fullerton. HAIRSPRAY will then travel across town to perform at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. for three performances only November 2-4. 

Get a look behind the scenes with HAIRSPRAY's cast and creative team in the video!

A Cult Classic movie, that spawned a Broadway Hit, that spawned a Movie based on the show you will see! Who would have thought Baltimore in the 1960’s would be so cool? If you liked the 3DT production of “All Shook Up,” you will love this plus size 2003 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, Book, Score, Actor and Actress.

The cast of HAIRSPRAY features: Danielle Arci as Tracy Turnblad, Paul Vogt as Edna Turnblad, Barry Pearl as Wilbur Turnblad, Gwen Stewart as Motormouth Maybelle, Jeff Stanfield as Link Larkin, Jill Van Velzer as Velma Von Tussle, J. Patrick Lundquist as Corny Collins, Alyssa M. Simmons as Penny Pingleton, Laura L. Thomas as Amber Von Tussle, Bonnie Kovar as Female Authority Figure, Danny Stiles as Male Authority Figure, Marliss Amiea, Carey Rebecca Brown and Salisha Thomas as Dynamites, Shaylin Becton as Little Inez, Todrick Hall as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Chelsea Emma Franko, Chester Lockhart, Chris Duir, Daniel Switzer, Desmond Newsom, Domonique Paton, Hannah Simmons, Jacob Haren, James-Darrell, Kenji Crockett, Mattthew L. Sims, Tory Trowbridge and Micaela Martinez.
HAIRSPRAY has assembled an award-winning design team. The Set Design is by David Rockwell (original Broadway designer). The Lighting Design is by Jean-Yves Tessier. The Sound Design is by Julie Ferrin. The Costume Coordinator is Aja Bell with original costumes by William Ivey Long. The Prop Coordinator is Teresa Hanrahan. The stage manager is Lisa Palmire.

In fall of 2009 siblings TJ, Daniel, and Gretchen Dawson (the 3 D’s) along with Jeanette Dawson and close friend Kami Seymour, set out to open a professional theatre company and have been producing the highest quality, live entertainment in the Orange County area ever since. As a new theater company, 3DT has already been recognized by critics and patrons alike for providing a caliber of shows in comparison to National Tours and Broadway! 3DT hopes to provide inspiration for youth to explore the arts further, and see what heights it can take them to. 3DT has been establishing quite a reputation for bringing new and edgy titles direct from Broadway, and giving a fresh approach to the classics, offering something for the seasoned theatre enthusiast and the next generation of audiences. 3DT is a young and enthusiastic company, and are proud Members of The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, LA Stage Alliance, and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

For tickets, performance schedule and more information, visit www.3dtshows.com. And watch the video!

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