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Hairspray: You Can't Stop The Beat

By Broadway Magazine

Just like it's name, Hairspray is keeping Broadway's style intact, even if it's sometimes a bit on the sticky side.

Hairspray embodies what musical theatre should be about: big costumes, exaggerated sets, laughs, huge foot tapping numbers, and a soft place in our hearts. The pumping energy is as big as the hair, and the charisma is undeniable. The show is far from perfect, but after becoming a smash hit in 2002 it has lost none of its charm. The story of an overweight teenage girl who is determined to achieve her dreams touches on themes of acceptance, race, and family. Based on a John Water's film, the musical version gained even greater [...] read more »

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