About Hairspray
You’ll be dancing in the aisles to the early-sixties-style beat when you see Hairspray, a musical that the critics call “irresistible fun” at a venue near you! The Hairspray Tour 2020 is visiting cities from coast to coast with shows extended into 2021, so get your Hairspray tickets now!
When John Waters’ 1988 film of the same name was adapted into a musical stage play, first appearing in Seattle in 2002, it was immediately a huge hit. It moved to Broadway later that same year, and in 2003, it won a whopping eight Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical.
Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teenager who becomes an overnight celebrity when she’s chosen to dance on a local TV dance show. With the sometimes-reluctant help of teenage heartthrob Link and others, Tracy leads a campaign to integrate the show to include music and dancers of color every day, and not just on the monthly “Negro Day.”
It’s a delightful story for anyone who loves to see good triumph over evil, and the bullies to get their comeuppance, and the music is entirely contagious. Fans of the original move will be enchanted, and brand-new theater-goers of all ages will love it.
The show’s name comes from the outrageous hairstyles displayed by the main characters. In an early scene, Tracy is even disciplined in her high school for “inappropriate hair height.” So tease your hair and put on your bobby socks – you'll find great seats to all Hairspray shows today at Ticket Network.