Hairspray tickets have been available for several shows at theaters around the country in recent years, and this production has taken several markets by storm due to its unmatched quality in several respects. Although the launch of the show was relatively recent compared to other classics, Hairspray has already taken its well-earned spot among the elite Broadway productions. A look at a few aspects of the show below will help explain why Hairspray will be an integral part of the theater scene for years to come.
About the Story
Hairspray is the story of a girl named Tracy Turnblad, an aspiring dancer who hopes to earn a place on a local television show called the Corny Collins Show. The show is actually based on a Baltimore-based program called the Buddy Dean Show in Baltimore, Maryland.
Tracy is an unknown in the dancing world when she auditions, but she is chosen for a spot and against long odds becomes a dancing celebrity nearly overnight. Tracy is emboldened by this newfound status, and she decides to use her fame to make positive changes to the program. The fundamental basis for these positive changes involves race. Tracy wants to racially...