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Review: HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Jul 19, 2026

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?

Review: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by AJ Jaffari - Jul 18, 2026

What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?

Photos: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has released production photos from Hairspray, now on stage through September 12. Directed by Bill English, the production stars Ella Ruth Francis as Tracy Turnblad and Trevor March as Link Larkin.

WAITRESS Will Close Early in Australia, Scrapping Sydney Transfer, as a Second Broadway Title Cuts Its Tour Short
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2026

WAITRESS ends its Australian run early and cancels its Sydney season, becoming the second Broadway musical in weeks to cut its tour short amid rising costs.

Interview: Ella Ruth Francis of HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jul 9, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Ella Ruth Francis who stars as Tracy Turnblad in San Francisco Playhouse's production of 'Hairspray,' the effervescent musical running July 10 thru September 12. This is a role she was born to play.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for HAIRSPRAY at The Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, running July 15 through August 8.

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL to Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.

Photos: Backstage at WAITRESS THE MUSICAL With the Original Australian Cast in Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

Waitress is serving up performances in Melbourne, check out behind the scenes photos of the cast gathered behind the scenes at Her Majesty's Theatre to bring the beloved Broadway musical to life. Check out backstage photos from the original Melbourne company.

HAIRSPRAY Will Embark on a New UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2026

Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!

HAIRSPRAY Full Cast Announced at Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for HAIRSPRAY, led by Grace Carroll as Tracy Turnblad and 'Drag Race' star Alexis Michelle, with direction by Bill Fennelly and choreography by Felicity Stiverson.

Video: HAIRSPRAY Designer Run at The Muny Offers Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal Look
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

The Muny shared a designer run video from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and creative team in rehearsal ahead of the season opener.

SPELLING BEE & More Lead St. Louis's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Spelling Bee and more.

Video: Katy Geraghty Performs Sings 'Good Morning Baltimore' from HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

Katy Geraghty, playing Tracy Turnblad in The Muny's HAIRSPRAY, performs a selection from 'Good Morning Baltimore' alongside Music Director/Conductor Evan Roider in a rehearsal studio preview.

Video: 'I Know Where I've Been' from HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

Tarra Conner Jones performs the Act Two showstopper 'I Know Where I've Been' in Maine State Music Theatre's current production of HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram.

Review: HAIRSPRAY is An Anthem to Optimism and Change
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 5, 2026

From the joyful opening number, “Good Morning, Baltimore,” to the to the rousing vibrancy of the finale, “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” Maine  State Music Theatre’s revival of HAIRSPRAY, a co-production with Lancaster, Pennsylvania‘s Fulton Theatre, which opens the 2026 season, offers the audience pure optimism and joy. Despite - or perhaps because of - the more serious underlying themes that the musical tackles such as racism, segregation, body positivity, and inclusion - HAIRSPRAY remains the perfect theatrical evening where entertainment and inspiration combine. This new production, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram with a superbly talented cast that features an extraordinary blend of Broadway, MSMT veteran, and young professional talent invites audiences to marvel at the company’s artistic range and to revel in an exquisitely delightful evening’s entertainment.

Javier Munoz, Julia Murney, Nick Adams and More Join The Cape Playhouse Productions This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.

Casting Call: HAIRSPRAY busca intérpretes para su estreno en Barcelona en 2027
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 4, 2026

Nostromo Live ha abierto el proceso de audiciones para su producción del musical, que se representará en el Teatre Tívoli a partir de septiembre de 2027.

Full Cast Set For HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The Muny announced the full cast for its production of HAIRSPRAY, opening the theatre's 108th season in Forest Park. Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty, and Charity Angél Dawson lead the company.

HAIRSPRAY llegará a Barcelona en septiembre de 2027 de la mano de Nostromo Live
by Adela González Pérez - Jun 2, 2026

La producción de Nostromo Live se presentará en el Teatre Tívoli y abrirá su proceso de audiciones este mes de junio.

Review: THE DIVINE SISTER at Vagabond Players Ignites Heavenly Delight!
by Kirby Povilaitis - Jun 2, 2026

In a world of change and confusion, some essential truths will always remain. Chief among these truths is this: Campy, irreverent, John Waters-style comedy will always have a home in Baltimore. Its current place of residence: Vagabond Players’ 110th season closer, The Divine Sister.