Alex Michaels (aka Alexis Michelle) is bringing the wigs, the heart, and the hairspray to Cape Cod! Best known worldwide as Alexis Michelle from RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons 9 and All Stars 8, Alex Michaels is stepping into one of musical theater's most beloved drag roles as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts.
Hairspray 2007
Closing: March 28, 2010
Hairspray - 2007 West End History , Info & More
BOOKS ABOUT Hairspray
Hairspray: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Hit Broadway Musical
Mark O'Donnell, Thomas Meehan, Marc Shaiman, Scott Whittman
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Hairspray History
Other Productions of Hairspray
| 2002 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2003 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2004 | Toronto |
Toronto Production Toronto |
| 2006 | Las Vegas |
Las Vegas Production Las Vegas |
| 2006 | Beverly, MA (Regional) |
North Shore Music Theatre Production Beverly, MA (Regional) |
| 2016 | Motion Picture |
NBC Live Televised Production Motion Picture |
| 2021 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 2021 | US Tour |
New National Tour US Tour |
Hairspray - 2007 West End Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Actor in a Musical | Michael Ball |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Costume Design | William Ivey Long |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Director | Jack O’Brien |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Lighting Design | Kenneth Posner |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best New Musical | Mark O’Donnell |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical | Tracie Bennett |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical | Elinor Collett |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Set Design | David Rockwell |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Sound Design | Steve C. Kennedy |
| 2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Theatre Choreographer | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2007 | Evening Standard Awards | Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical |
Podcasts
episode 13 | marissa jaret winokur
This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with Marissa Jaret Winokur — and I mean… icon behavior only. You know her as the Tony Award–winning Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, the literal first winner of Celebrity Big Brother, and a TV/film queen who has somehow stayed booked, busy, and fully herself through every era of this industry.
About. This week on Odd Woman Out, Tutz sits down with actual Broadway royalty Kerry Butler — the woman who has basically been booked, busy, and belting on Broadway for decades.
Ep 199: MARC SHAIMAN ON BROADWAY
This is the second half of my recent conversation with Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer MARC SHAIMAN about his new, New York Times bestselling book, NEVER MIND THE HAPPY.
Ep 198: FIVE DECADES OF SHOW BIZ with MARC SHAIMAN
My guest today on Broadway Nation is the Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer, MARC SHAIMAN, who has found spectacular success in nearly every aspect of the entertainment industry, including film, television, and theater, but is probably best known to fans of this podcast as the composer and co-lyricist of the Broadway smash hit musical HAIRSPRAY.
#142 - Marc Shaiman - Never Mind the Happy
Marc Shaiman - Never Mind the Happy. Tony, Emmy, Grammy Award winning Composer and Lyricist Marc Shaiman stops by Behind the Awards to give us a sneak peek into his Memoir Never Mind the Happy. Marc shares his path to success when a daydream turned into reality starring Bette Midler.
#129 - Laura Bell Bundy - Big Romy Energy!
Tony Nominee Laura Bell Bundy joins behind the awards to chat about her newest role as Romy White in Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion the Musical now playing at Stage 42. LBB gives us an in-depth look at re-creating iconic movie roles for the stage such as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Amber VonTussle in Hairspray.
Ep. 62: Big Hair and Big Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Broadway to Hairspray Live
This episode of the Beltline to Broadway podcast, hosted by Lauren Van Hemert, spotlights a new production of Hairspray at Thalian Hall in Wilmington, NC. What makes this production unique is its powerful blend of Broadway alumni, live TV experience, and hair-raising (literally) design, brought together by the Opera House Theatre Company.
#3 - Brooke Engen: Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray
Super Swings Podcast was recorded as an immersive audio experience by Vrialto Productions. Please make sure to listen with headphones to get the full immersive audio experience.
S4 EP12 Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now with Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur
My friends and castmates, Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur join me for a special announcement about our show Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now! We also talk about Marissa's career journey, audition songs, and memories from Hairspray.
#204 - Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
In this episode, hear all about: 1st Tony Nomination. Spamalot. Improvisation. Balancing comedy with high stakes. How to read your audience to not cross a line with a joke. The Creation of Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour. Live Show at Joe's Pub.
OUR WHITE WHALE GUEST! He's here! The only one person in the world who could be our guest for episode 200. Matthew Morrison. He has graced both the screen and stage for many years. He is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominee (among many other award nominations and wins).