In Hairspray it's 1962 - the '50s are out and change
is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair
and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a
spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show"
and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity.
But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning
princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television
show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray! Welcome to the '60s!
Based on John Waters's hilarious 1988 film, the musical comedy Hairspray
stars Marissa Jaret Winokur as Tracy Turnblad, and Harvey Fierstein,
as her irresistible stage mother, Edna. The musical features an original
score by Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed
animated musical, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and Scott
Wittman. Their songs take Tracy from the soundstage of a 60's-style
dance show to the streets of Baltimore to a downtown rhythm and blues
record shop.