Stagecrafters Presents HAIRSPRAY at the Baldwin Theatre, thru 6/12

Relive the 60's! Complete with hairspray-infused towering wigs, wacky-patterned costumes and a musical beat that radiates from the stage, Stagecrafters presents the irresistible musical comedy, Hairspray which runs May 20 through June 12 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in downtown Royal Oak.

With music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, HAIRSPRAY delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out -- and change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad (Danielle Morris of Novi) is a big girl with big hair and even bigger dreams. When her passion for dancing wins her a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show, she finds herself transformed overnight from outsider to teen celebrity. With infectious enthusiasm along the way, she converts her shy mother, Edna (Joe Bailey of Ferndale in drag), from unsung housefrau to full-figured fox.

For all regular performances, advance tickets are $18 and $20. Tickets may be purchased online at www.stagecrafters.org or by phone at 248-541-6430 using Visa and MasterCard. All seats are reserved. If shows have not sold out, tickets can be purchased at the box office one hour prior to the performance for an additional $2.00 fee.

Show dates and times follow:Friday, May 20 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 21 8:00 pm, Sunday, May 22 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 26 8:00 pm, Friday, May 27 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 28 8:00 pm, Sunday, May 29 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 2 8:00pm, Friday, June 3 8:00pm, Saturday, June 4 8:00pm, Sunday, June 5 2:00pm, Friday, June 10 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11 8:00 pm, and Sunday, June 12 2:00 pm.

Stagecrafters a not-for-profit community theatre, is completing their 55th season of providing opportunities for members of the community to develop their talents and to volunteer their time to create an enriching, quality theatrical experience through its Main Stage, 2nd Stage, and Youth Theatre productions. Located at the Baldwin Theatre since 1985, Stagecrafters offers shows that appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests and prides itself on providing professional quality shows at affordable prices, making the performing arts accessible to individuals in our "regional" community. Stagecrafters was recently named "Best Community Theatre" by readers of Real Detroit Weekly.