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Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: August 15, 2002
Closing: January 04, 2009

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Hairspray Film/Carnival Partnership Includes Cruise, Etc.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2007


Carnival Cruise Lines and New Line Cinema have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind marketing partnership on Hairspray, one of the summer's most anticipated films.

TV: Hairspray Character Teaser - Edna Turnblad
by Craig Brockman - June 15, 2007


Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to 'tease' all you hairhoppers out there with a series of character spots. Here's the ample American Edna Turnblad!

TV: Hairspray Character Teaser - Tracy Turnblad
by Craig Brockman - June 14, 2007


Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to 'tease' all you hairhoppers out there with a series of character spots. First up is the rabble-rouser herself, Tracy Turnblad!

TV: Hairspray's Ladies Choice Music Video
by Craig Brockman - June 6, 2007


Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer - but you don't have to wait until July to see some great clips of the movie musical. BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to bring you this music video of 'Ladies Choice' - a brand new song written for the movie. Check it out!

Hairspray Film Talent Search Contest Accepting Submissions
by BWW News Desk - June 6, 2007


A new Hairspray Red Carpet Talent Search Contest is offering young performers the chance to attend the Hollywood premiere of Hairspray, the upcoming film version of the Broadway smash.

Hairspray Celebrates 2,000th Performance on June 5
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2007


The Broadway hit Hairspray celebrates its 2,000th performance on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Efron and Bynes Introduce Hairspray Film Clip on MTV, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2007


Tomorrow night, Wednesdsay, May 23rd, MTV will offer an exclusive 10-minute clip from the upcoming film version of Hairspray.

Photo Coverage: Hairspray Private Cast Party
by Mark Rupp - May 18, 2007


On May 17th, the Palm West Restaurant hosted a private cast party for the Broadway cast of Hairspray

Hairspray Film to be Featured on 'Oprah' on May 16
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2007


This Wednesday, May 16, the full cast of the highly anticipated film version of Hairspray, along with dancers from the movie, will appear on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

Leave it to Jerry: Mathers Set for Bway's 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


Nytimes.com reports that Jerry Mathers, best known as Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver in the 1950s sitcom series 'Leave it to Beaver,' will be making his Broadway debut in the cast of Hairspray on June 5.

TV Special Feature: HAIRSPRAY Movie Trailer
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2007


Forget all those movies with 2, 3 and more in the names! What BroadwayWorld readers are anxiously waiting for is the Broadway smash, Hairspray to hit the big screen! Click now to watch this hot trailer featuring all the stars including John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Christopher Walken, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes and more!

Photo Flash: Play Along's Hairspray Fashion Dolls
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2007


This summer, Play Along will release a series of dolls representing characters from the upcoming New Line Cinema feature film version of the Broadway smash Hairspray.

Photo Flash: Hairspray Movie Poster
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2007


A movie poster design was recently completed for Hairspray, New Line Cinema's upcoming film version of the Broadway smash.

Photo Coverage: Hairspray Shows Sneak Peek at ShoWest
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2007


The stars of New Line Cinema's highly anticipated upcoming film version of Hairspray recently gathered for the 2007 ShoWest Photocall at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Marc Shaiman to Receive ASCAP Award, April 17
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2007


Highly acclaimed composer Marc Shaiman will receive the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award for Career Achievement at the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at the Hairspray Film
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2007


Hairspray, New Line Cinema's upcoming film version of the Broadway smash, is currently in production for a July 20th release and we've got brand-new production photos!

Hairspray 'Fashion Doll Line' Coming July 2007
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2007


New Line Cinema is bringing a new feature film adaptation of the Tony award-winning Broadway production of Hairspray to movie theaters this summer, and Play Along®, a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK), will be offering the authentic collectable fashion dolls for the highly-anticipated feature film.

Hairspray Dance Contest Winner Makes Bway Debut 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2007


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including best musical, have announced that Leslie Goshko of Tulsa, Oklahoma, winner of the Hairspray 'Big Bopper Dance Topper' dance contest, which is presented by Ladies Home Journal and its website LHJ.com, will make her Broadway debut, performing with the company, on Saturday, February 24, at 8pm.

Photo Coverage: Diana DeGarmo Departs Hairspray
by Linda Lenzi - February 15, 2007


On February 13th, Hairspray bid a fond farewell to Diana DeGarmo and welcomed film star Alexa Vega, who succeeded DeGarmo as Penny Pingleton

Alexa Vega Joins Hairspray Cast February 13th
by BWW News Desk - February 6, 2007


Alexa Vega, 'Spy Kids' star will join the Broadway Cast of Hairspray February 13th.

Vogt and Burns are Bway Hairspray's New Edna & Wilbur
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2007


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, have announced that Paul Vogt and Jere Burns take over the roles of Edna and Wilbur Turnblad on Tuesday, January 30, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Photo Flash: Hairspray Film Sneak Peek
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2007


Hairspray, New Line Cinema's upcoming film version of the Broadway smash, is currently in production for a July 20th release

Teen Idol Ashley Parker Angel Joins Hairspray as Link
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2007


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that teen idol Ashley Parker Angel will make his Broadway debut as dreamy Link Larkin on Friday, January 19 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Hairspray History

Other Productions of Hairspray

2002   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2003   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
2006   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2007   West End London Production
West End
2016   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2021   West End London Revival
West End
2021   US Tour New National Tour
US Tour

Hairspray - 2002 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Harvey Fierstein
2003 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2003 Theatre World Awards Performance Marissa Jaret Winokur
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical GFO
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical John Osher
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Bonnie Osher
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Morton Swinsky
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Dede Harris
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Elan V. McAllister
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan S. Gordon
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Clear Channel Entertainment
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical New Line Cinema
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical SEL
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Frederic H. Mayerson
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Rick Steiner
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical James D. Stern/Douglas L. Meyer
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Adam Epstein
2003 Tony Awards Best Musical Margo Lion
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Dick Latessa
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Corey Reynolds
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Corey Reynolds
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Marissa Jaret Winokur

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