Hairspray

July 9 – August 22
In rotating repertory with Footloose

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film
written & directed by John Waters

You Can’t Stop The Beat at North Country Center for the Arts!

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network … all without denting her ‘do!

One of the most beloved and successful Broadway musicals of the 21st century, Hairspray is based on John Waters’ cult-classic film and premiered on Broadway in 2002, becoming an instant phenomenon and winning 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.