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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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'Dream' Contestant Ellis is Link in West End Hairspary
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2007


Although Lee Mead won the title role of London's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat through the UK reality talent search 'Any Dream Will Do,' third runner-up Ben Ellis will play Link in the upcoming West End transfer production of Hairspray

TV Exclusive: Upstairs at Sardi's with Hairspray's Adam Shankman
by BWW News Desk - August 3, 2007


Adam Shankman is the director of one of Hollywood's biggest smashes - the star-studded screen adaptation of the Broadway hit Hairspray! Shankman talks to BroadwayWorld about his breakthrough film in this exclusive video interview!

More Casting Announced for West End 'Hairspray'
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2007


More casting has been announced for the upcoming West End transfer production of Hairspray

New Line's 'Hairspray' Nonstop Fun
by Movies News Desk - July 19, 2007


In a time when wizards and superheroes are clogging up the box-office lines this summer, New Line Cinema has come to the rescue injecting theaters with the most upbeat and colorfully fantastic film, by way of Broadway, with 'Hairspray,' opening July 20...

TV: 'Hairspray' Los Angeles Red Carpet
by James Sims - July 19, 2007


Hollywood gave the red carpet treatment to New Line's 'Hairspray,' the latest Broadway to film musical adaptation from the producers of the award-winning movie 'Chicago,'with the West Coast premiere taking place in Westwood on July 10, 2007 and BroadwayWorld was there!

Listen To Clips From The Motion Picture HAIRSPRAY Now On BWW
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2007


New Line Records' soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated musical comedy Hairspray is now available in stores and on iTunes. Listen to tracks from the CD right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

Highlights from MySpace's Hairspray Red Carpet Coverage
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2007


On July 10th at 2:45 PM, the Hairspray film's MySpace page broadcast live coverage of the Hairspray film premiere in L.A. Now BroadwayWorld.com brings you highlights of all the stars! Look for BroadwayWorld's own coverage of this event coming soon!

Hairspray Soundtrack Now Available in Stores, on iTunes
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2007


New Line Records' soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated musical comedy Hairspray is now available in stores and on iTunes.

Hairspray Film Premiere Coverage Airs on MySpace Today
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2007


On July 10th at 2:45 PM, MySpace will show exclusive coverage of the Hairspray film premiere in L.A.!

TV Special Feature: The Music of Hairspray The Movie
by Craig Brockman - July 9, 2007


Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you in just a few short days. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video presentation of The Music of Hairspray The Movie. Catch interviews with the stars, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Adam Shankman and more!

'One That I Want' Star Spencer to Join Bass in Hairspray
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2007


Ashley Spencer, who was a runner-up on the TV reality talent search 'Grease: You're the One That I Want,' will join previously announced Lance Bass as they make their Broadway debut in the cast of Hairspray.

Dishing with 'Hairspray' Film Cast: Nikki Blonsky
by James Sims - July 7, 2007


Nikki Blonsky sits down at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to discuss her role in the upcoming musical film 'Hairspray.'

Lance Bass to Join Broadway's Hairspray in August
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2007


Former 'N Sync member Lance Bass will make his Broadway debut in the cast of Hairspray

Dishing with 'Hairspray' Film Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer
by James Sims - June 28, 2007


Michelle Pfeiffer sits down at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to discuss her role in the upcoming musical film 'Hairspray.'

Dishing with 'Hairspray' Film Cast: John Travolta
by James Sims - June 26, 2007


John Travolta sits down at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to discuss his role in the upcoming musical film 'Hairspray.'

Photo Flash: Nikki Blonsky & Jersey Boys at SF Pride
by BWW - June 25, 2007


Hairspray film star Nikki Blonksy and the San Francisco tour cast of Jersey Boys, plus stage and TV star Jai Rodriguez appeared at San Francisco's 37th Annual Pride Parade, Sunday, June 24th.

Hairspray Exclusive! Producer Craig Zadan's On-Set Snapshots
by BroadwayWorld - July 10, 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 present a very special Photo Exclusive! Producer Craig Zadan's own on-set snapshots!

TV: Hairspray Character Teaser - Link Larkin
by Craig Brockman - June 20, 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 crooner himself, Link Larkin!

TV: Hairspray Character Teaser - Penny Pingleton
by Craig Brockman - June 19, 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 positively and permanently punished, Penny Pingleton.

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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