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Hairspray

Hairspray at Winspear Opera House

Why see Hairspray?

Start Prepping Your Hair Boston!

Dallas Theater Center and AT&T Performing Arts Center unite for a striking new collaboration to produce the first title on the centers Broadway season - the sensational Hairspray will be tearing the roof off Winspear Opera House. "So you better come on down, and meet the nicest kids in town!"

If you're after a feel good, family friendly musical which will have your feet tapping from beginning to end, then Hairspray is the musical for you. Not only will you go home singing the songs, but you will have the 60s swing in your everyday stride. This empowering musical reminds us that talent comes in all shapes and sizes, and to never give up on your dreams no matter how big they may be.

What Is Hairspray About?

Welcome to the 60s! Change is on the horizon and the civil rights movement is gaining strength. Baltimore's Tracy Turnbald is a big girl, with big hair and an even bigger dream; to be a dancer on the Corny Collins Show. With new friends in unlikely places, Tracy's optimism and determination helps her to fulfil this dream, but of course - it won't come easy.

Along with a full-hearted story, Hairspray is piled bouffant high with glowing soundtracks which features tracks 'I Can Hear The Bells', 'Good Morning Baltimore' and 'You Can't Stop The Beat' which make this musical an unmissable instant classic.

So shake those hips in this direction and don't miss Hairspray when it comes to Boston!

Reviews

Customer reviews

Barbara Mcdonald

Hairspray

I loved the show, but then musical comedies are my favorite. Cast was so enthusiastic, I wanted to get up and dance with them. ... Read more

Terrence

Hairspray hit

The enthusiasm of the performers was transferred to the audience in this timeless hit musical. Magnificent vocal talent as well as choreography was evident from the beginning. ... Read more

Annie B.

Hairspray

We have had Overture Broadway season tickets for years and have seen both outstanding and less-than-so productions. Our last show before the pandemic was the incomparable Hamilton and our first since Covid was supposed to be Mean Girls which was cancelled due to (drum roll) Covid. So, our expectations for Hairspray were not high. This show and these performers blew us away!! The talent these kids displayed was amazing and the joy they shared was contagious. Niki Metcalf (Tracy) has a gorgeous voice and the comedy duet with Andrew Levitt and Christopher Swan (Edna and Wilbur) was a standout. My only complaint was that the orchestra occasionally played over the beautiful singing voices. One of the best Broadway shows we have seen at the Overture, ever! Go see if if you can. ... Read more

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