Winner of eight Tony(R) Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction and Best Male and Female Lead to name a few, it's "Hairspray!" The year's '62 and Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams--and even bigger hair--turn the whole town around and still have time to win the boy she loves? Don't miss this dancing, romancing musical-comedy treat based on John Waters' 1988 film classic, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and a brand-new score by five-time Oscar-nominee Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
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Laura Bell Bundy, who originated the role of Amber in Broadway’s Hairspray, has had a prolific career on stage and screen, earning accolades such as a Tony nomination for her performance in Legally Blonde The Musical. more...
Kerry Butler, who earned the Clarence Derwent Award and received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her role in Hairspray, has an extensive career that spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, television, and film. more...
Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the teleplay for NBC's "Hairspray Live!", is a celebrated actor and playwright with multiple Tony and Drama Desk awards for works including Torch Song Trilogy and La Cage aux Folles. more...
Adam Fleming, who played Sketch in the original Broadway cast of Hairspray, has also been featured in productions such as Wicked and bare. more...
Danielle Lee Greaves, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of Hairspray, has an impressive resume that includes Broadway shows like Rent and Sunset Boulevard, as well as national tours of The Lion King and Rent. more...
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Dick Latessa, who won both the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in "Hairspray," had an illustrious career that spanned both stage and screen. more...
Matthew Morrison, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a role in Hairspray, is widely recognized for his portrayal of Will Schuester on the hit TV show Glee. more...
Rashad Naylor, who was part of the original company of Hairspray, showcasing his versatility as Thad and Dynamite while also understudying Seaweed, has an impressive array of credits including the 1st national tour of Rock of Ages and Jersey Boys. more...
Corey Reynolds, who was born in Richmond, Virginia, and began his career at Paramount Kings Dominion, was originally cast in the ensemble of Hairspray but was later offered the role of Seaweed after three readings, earning him nominations for a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. more...
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Brooke Tansley, who starred as Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, has had an illustrious career in entertainment, including notable roles on Broadway and in film, as well as extensive experience in arts and entertainment startups. more...
Clarke Thorell, who captivated audiences as Corny Collins in Broadway's Hairspray, has also showcased his versatile talent in productions like Titanic and Mamma Mia!, as well as various television and film roles including "Boardwalk Empire" and Men In Black III. more...
Marissa Jaret Winokur won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her standout performance in Hairspray, a role that also earned her the Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. more...
Awards and Nominations
2003 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Dick Latessa won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Corey Reynolds was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Harvey Fierstein won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Corey Reynolds was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Marissa Jaret Winokur won.
Production Team
Lon Hoyt Musical Director
Paul Huntley Hair And Wig Designer
Steve C. Kennedy Sound Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Randy Houston Mercer Make-Up Designer
Jerry Mitchell Choreographer
Jack O'Brien Director
Kenneth Posner Lighting Designer
David Rockwell Scenic Designer
John Waters Consultant
Harold Wheeler Orchestrator
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