“Hairspray” deals with plenty of heavy (literally, in some cases) social issues, but after 20 years the multi award-winning musical adaptation of John Waters’ 1988 film keeps a smile on your face that ...

Billy Dawson, a Fort Wayne native, as Corny Collins in the Broadway musical “Hairspray.” The musical comes to Indianapolis from Feb. 21-26 at Old National Centre. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY JEREMY DANIEL ...

Opera House Theatre Co.'s production of "Hairspray" at Thalian Hall offers a vibrant, dance-filled journey back to the early 1960s. The musical, directed by Jason Aycock, tackles themes of racial ...

In 1988, director John Waters debuted his wacky, irreverent quasi-musical “Hairspray” in theaters. The story of Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), a young Baltimore teen desperate to become a star on the ...

Just like parents might hide some pureed veggies in a picky child’s mac and cheese for added nutrition, the musical adaptation of John Waters’ 1988 movie uses bright colors, comedy and catchy tunes to ...

The powerhouse singer will take on the role in the upcoming live holiday telecast, and Grande, who first saw the musical when she was a child, made assurances that the part -- a supporting one -- ...

APPLETON – With catchy music, bright colors and lively dancing, it's difficult for audiences not to be immediately hooked to "Hairspray," playing through Sunday at the Fox Cities Performing Arts ...

Often, summer musicals are to theater what cotton candy is to nutrition — sweet and fun, an only slightly guilty pleasure. And thank goodness for that. “Hairspray,” which opened last weekend at Baton ...

MANSFIELD - It's possible performances of "Hairspray" this weekend and next will be the greatest shows ever produced at The Renaissance Theatre. "It really is our team at its best," said Michael ...