The Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray will close on January 18 at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre. Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, who originated the role of Edna Turnblad, will return to the production on November 11.The musical opened on Broadway on August 15, 2002. No doubt it'll continue touring the country for years to come - and according to rumors, a film sequel is in the works. Still, it's surprising to see it reaching the end of its run - it seems to be happening a lot lately.
Hairspray centers on Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, who 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. She then tries to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a television show—all without denting her ‘do.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
"Hairspray" Shutting Down in 2009
According to a story at Broadway.com, the popular musical Hairspray is near the end of its long run - but there is some good news, as an original star returns to give it a strong send-off:
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