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BWW Reviews: Fierstein, Winokur Bring Fun 'HAIRSPRAY' to the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael L. Quintos - Aug 7, 2011


The Hollywood Bowl's gigantic, often star-studded outdoor summer musical has through the years been one of the most anticipated annual concert events in Southern California. And this year, with their rousing revival of HAIRSPRAY, the hype actually delivered on its promise--for the most part. Genuinely the most charming, energetic staged musical the Hollywood Bowl has mounted in the past few years, HAIRSPRAY--which continues with just two more performances on August 6 and 7--was a lively, entertaining treat, highlighted by the thrilling presence of Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur reprising their Tony-winning roles.

DM Playhouse Presents HAIRSPRAY, Closes 8/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2011


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Hairspray,' July 15-Aug. 7, 2011.

TV: Harvey Fierstein on HAIRSPRAY and ebay - Full Interview!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011


Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from everyone's favorite Mama, Harvey Fierstein.

TV: Marissa Jaret Winokur on Resurrecting 'Tracy' - Full Interview!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011


Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from Tracy herself, Marissa Jarret Winkour!

TV: Nick Jonas Talks Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY - Full Interview!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011


Yesterday, BroadwayWorld brought you an overview of HAIRSPRAY rehearsal and clips of interviews with the company. Today we are bringing you the full interviews with select stars! CLICK HERE to watch (or rewatch!) the rehearsal and click below to hear more from Nick Jonas.

HAIRSPRAY Feat. Fierstein, Winokur, Jonas et al. Opens at the Hollywood Bowl Tonight!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 5, 2011


HAIRSPRAY, starring original (and Tony-winning) Broadway leads Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur opens tonight, August 5, at the Hollywood Bowl in LA. The cast additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos.

Corbin Bleu Joins NURSE 3D Movie
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 4, 2011


The 3D thriller NURSE 3D has added Corbin Bleu to its roster of stars, according to Variety. The movie, which will star Paz De La Huerta and Katrina Bowden, will be directed by Douglas Aarniokoski and penned by David Loughery.

STAGE TUBE: More from HAIRSPRAY's Diana DeGarmo!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011


HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. Click below for Matthew Rodrigues' extended interview with Diana DeGarmo!

HAIRSPRAY Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2011


Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences another new Main Stage show with contagiously delightful Broadway musical, HAIRSPRAY! Winner of eight Tony Awards (out of thirteen nominations) including Best Musical, HAIRSPRAY offers two weeks of preview performances from August 5 - 18, with the official Press Opening Night on Friday, August 19.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011


HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. Go behind the scenes of the production by clicking below!

HAIRSPRAY Opens 8/17 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 3, 2011


HAIRSPRAY, the most anticipated musical theatre event of the summer, comes to the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre as part of Moonlight Stage Productions' 31st Summer Season. HAIRSPRAY is the Broadway musical phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and captured eight Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2003. Now, for the first time at Moonlight, audiences will be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this smash-hit musical that's piled bouffant-high with comedy and music. Tickets are priced $22-$50 and are on sale now through the VisTix Ticket Office at (760) 724-2110 and online at moonlightstage.com.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse Presents HAIRSPRAY 8/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2011


TriArts Sharon Playhouse produces the feel-good musical Hairspray, beginning performances on August 4.

TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Inside Rehearsal for Hollywood Bowl's HAIRSPRAY; Meet the Company!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 3, 2011


HAIRSPRAY is hitting the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Original (and Tony-winning) Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur lead the cast, which additionally features Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, and John Stamos. It is no wonder, then, that BroadwayWorld's Matthew Rodrigues sang (literally) his enthusiasm when offered the opportunity to visit the company in rehearsal. Click below to meet the crew and watch Matt get his own hair coiffed by the stars of HAIRSPRAY!

HAIRSPRAY Comes To Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Previews August 5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011


Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences another new Main Stage show with contagiously delightful Broadway musical, HAIRSPRAY! Winner of eight Tony Awards (out of thirteen nominations) including Best Musical, HAIRSPRAY offers two weeks of preview performances from August 5 - 18, with the official Press Opening Night on Friday, August 19.

HAIRSPRAY Plays Zach Theatre's Klepberg Stage thru 8/28
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2011


Move over Baltimore! Austin is the new home for Hairspray - the soultastic, hair hoppin', dance-til-you-drop musical! Hairspray is playing at ZACH Theatre's Klegerg Stage from Sunday July 31 - Friday, August 28, 2011.

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