[76], According to Variety, Hairspray received thirteen favorable and four mixed reviews. Kamilah Marshall, Shayna Steele, and Judine Richard played the Dynamites. "[3] There have been three ties in this category, in 1958, 1962 and 1968. [5] Tracy's mother had been portrayed by Divine in the original film, and Shaiman liked the idea of maintaining the tradition of casting a male as Edna Turnblad. [58] Sean Hayes portrayed Mr Pinky, and Rosie O'Donnell played the gym teacher.[59]. Royal Caribbean International presented the show on their first Oasis Class ship MS Oasis of the Seas, which made its maiden voyage in December 2009. It never dawned on us that a torrent of protest would follow us from almost everyone involved with the show. [41][42] A production in Buenos Aires, Argentina, opened on July 16, 2008 starring Enrique Pinti as Edna. The first production of Hairspray in the German language, however, took place at the Theater St. Gallen, Switzerland. Wilbur bails out the remaining people, excluding Tracy who is forced to remain in jail through another one of Velma's manipulations. Hairspray: Going Beyond the Script. "[80], Hairspray opened with a $12 million advance; after the Tony Awards show (in June 2003), it was expected to do five times the business it normally did on a Monday. The production closed on December 7, 2008. [27] The shorter "casino version" was used for a six-week run, but when the tour moved on,[28] it continued with the full version of the show minus the character of Lorraine. : Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein join NBC's next live musical, Martin Short, Derek Hough Join NBC's 'Hairspray Live! [83], A film version was released in July 2007. This page was last edited on 27 April 2021, at 08:43. (2011). [30], Hairspray toured the UK and Ireland in 2013. Casts Amber Von Tussle and Link Larkin", "Sean Hayes and Rosie O’Donnell Join All-Star 'Hairspray Live! Edna Turnblad was played by Arjan Ederveen and Link was Jim Bakkum (runner-up in the first season of the Dutch American Idol). A 2010 Brazilian tour stopped in São Paulo, Brasilia, Curitiba and Porto Alegre. Edna and Wilbur reminisce about their past and how they can never be parted from each other ("(You're) Timeless to Me"). A call comes in from Mr Pinky, the owner of a plus-size dress shop, for an endorsement. Penny and Amber (the main dancer on The Corny Collins Show) have similar arguments with their mothers ("Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now"). Hairspray was the next live musical to be produced by NBC, and was broadcast on December 7, 2016. After the West End production closed, Hairspray began touring the UK and Ireland, starting at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on April 7, 2010, following previews from March 30. At school, signs of Tracy's fame are evident in the schoolyard, with graffiti on the walls and Shelly, another Council Member sporting Tracy's signature hairdo. [31] MM Musicals presented the show at FairfieldHalls, Croydon, in the Ashcroft Theatre, from 19–22 November 2014, with Corin Miller as Tracy, Andy Lingfield as Edna, and Natalie Cave as Penny.[32]. [35], A Las Vegas production ran at the Luxor Hotel in 2006 starring Katrina Rose Dideriksen as Tracy, Austin Miller as Link, and Fierstein and Latessa reprising their roles as Edna and Wilbur. ...Shaiman... is taking the infectious hooks and rhythms from period pop and R&B and translating them into the big, bouncy sound that Broadway demands.... And while the savvy arrangements... nod happily to Motown, Elvis, Lesley Gore ballads and standards like "Higher and Higher," the score's appeal isn't nostalgic. Later, the writers absorbed the protest rally and Mother-Daughter Day into the number, thus deleting the song and folding the sequence into a single scene. Jim Vukovich served as music director for the entire 33 months on the road.[26]. ', "Kristin Chenoweth Joins 'Hairspray Live!' [4] Meanwhile, Marshall had started work on Chicago, and Lion hired Jack O'Brien and Jerry Mitchell to direct and to choreograph, respectively. Tracy Turnblad, an overweight high school student, wakes up ("Good Morning Baltimore") and goes to school, where she receives a warning for "inappropriate hair height". Marshall remembered Marissa Jaret Winokur from her brief appearance in the film American Beauty and arranged a meeting with Shaiman and Wittman. Legacy.com is the leading provider of online obituaries for the newspaper industry. Tracy's goofy, loving and encouraging father, who owns the Har-De-Har Hut joke shop and is still madly in love with his wife, Edna. She uses the new dance steps at the Sophomore Hop the following day to introduce herself to Corny Collins ("The Madison"). Vanessa Olivarez, a former American Idol contestant, starred as Tracy, and Jay Brazeau starred as Edna. "Good Morning Baltimore": Whiteness, Blackness, and Othering in the 2007 Movie Musical.". The body size of Edna also adds emphasis to the diva roles that are present in the show. The production starred Brooklynn Pulver as Tracy, Jerry O'Boyle as Edna, Dan Ferretti as Wilbur, Constantine Rousouli as Link, Christian Dante White as Seaweed, Alyssa Malgeri as Penny, Jarret Mallon as Corny, Happy McPartlin as Velma, Pearl Thomas as Amber, and Yvette Clark as Motormouth Maybelle. Hairspray the musical emphasises on issues of acceptance and discrimination within society. The second woodwind player doubles on tenor, alto, soprano and baritone saxophones and flute, while the backup chorus calls for three males and three females. [2] Ken Mandelbaum wrote about the 1985 season: "Things get bad enough musically to require the elimination of the Best Musical Actor and Actress categories, as well as the choreography prize. According to interviews included as an extra feature on the 2007 film's DVD release, theatre producer Margo Lion first conceived of Hairspray as a stage musical in 1998 after seeing the original film on television. The cast included Jaz Flowers as Tracy, Trevor Ashley as Edna, Jack Chambers as Link, and Tevin Campbell reprising his role from the Broadway production as Seaweed J. Stubbs. During the broadcast, Link, following Corny's suggestion, sings "It Takes Two" to Tracy, much to Amber's dismay. 'It's too sad. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. [52] Newcomer Maddie Baillio was chosen to play Tracy Turnblad. In 2018 the MS Symphony of the Seas made its maiden voyage, and due to multiple requests, Hairspray was added as a show. Hairspray's orchestration calls for fifteen musicians, consisting of the following: two keyboards, the first of which is played by the conductor, electric bass, two guitars, drums, percussion, two trumpets, trombone, two woodwind players, two violins, and cello. [43], On November 14, 2008, a production of Hairspray in Manila in the Philippines, starring Madel Ching as Tracy and Michael de Mesa as Edna. Prudy Pingleton, Penny's overprotective and bigoted mother; the Gym Teacher, and The Matron guarding The Big Dollhouse. Hairspray received Tony Award nominations in 13 categories, winning eight, including for best musical, book, score and direction. [34] The Curve production and subsequent tours were directed by Paul Kerryson with choreography by Drew McOnie. In Seattle, an infomercial about safety on the road titled "Blood on the Pavement" followed "The Nicest Kids in Town", and is included on the cast album following "You Can't Stop the Beat". New set and costume designs were by Michael Bottari and Ronald Case. Allowing a drag role for Edna adds a queerness to the musical as it does not include any gay characters. Amber and Velma protest the results, claiming that it is all wrong. Certain she would lose the role if the creative team learned about her condition, she underwent a hysterectomy without telling anyone but her immediate family. Seaweed, suggesting that some fun would make Tracy feel better, invites all of them to his mother's record shop for a platter party ("Run and Tell That"). The second verse of "It Takes Two" was also omitted. The production ran for more than six years, closing on January 4, 2009 after 2,642 performances. Hairspray is an American musical with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name. As Link and Tracy reunite, Penny's mother, Prudy, punishes Penny for "going to jail without her permission" and ties her up in her bedroom where Seaweed comes to her rescue. 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A Japanese production was scheduled to run at the Toshima Arts and Culture Theatre, Tokyo in June 2020 and at Umeda Arts Theater, Osaka in July 2020. [11] The show garnered a record-setting eleven Olivier Award nominations[12] and won for Best New Musical, as well as acting awards for Best Actress and Actor in a musical (Jones and Ball). Doorbell (17), Cow Bell (5). 'Hairspray's revealing portrayal of racism in America', The Atlantic, 7 December 2016. Kissel, Howard. [2] Thorell returned to the cast for the final ten months. ", " 'Hairspray Live!' 'Hairspray' Problem: Segregation Wasn't Fun. The musical is empowering, as although it touches on racial issues that were prevalent in 1960s America, it focuses more on the attitudes that are associated with it, and the power that we have to change discrimination. Back at school, Tracy is sent to detention for her "monumental hair-don't". After gaining permission and support from her father, Wilbur, Tracy auditions for the show and bumps into a teenage heartthrob, Link Larkin, which leads into a dream sequence ("I Can Hear the Bells"). [64] Early on in the genesis of the show, the plot involved a "Miss Auto Show" competition, as in the 1988 film, instead of "Miss Teenage Hairspray". Name an electrical appliance people use in the bathroom. Original Broadway cast: Laura Bell Bundy as Elle Woods, ... John Waters on Broadway could have gone a lot of ways, but Hairspray is pretty darn wholesome — Pink Flamingos this is … [38][39], The first international production opened in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre in April 2004 and ran for 245 performances. [4], Actress who have been nominated multiple times in any acting categories. A hip and kind-hearted "Negro Day" dancer and the son of Motormouth Maybelle who falls in love with Penny. Name something a guy might ask a girl for at a singles bar. Name a kind of bell. The London production was nominated for a record-setting eleven Laurence Olivier Awards, winning four, including Best New Musical. Little Inez then tries to take the crown by force when Amber refuses to hand it over, but Tracy stops her, claiming that her heart is set on something more important, which is Link and her future. [24] It starred Carly Jibson as Tracy, Bruce Vilanch as Edna, Terron Brooks as Seaweed, Sandra DeNise as Penny, Susan Cella as Velma, and Ramona Cole (soon replaced by Charlotte Crossley) as Motormouth Maybelle. [70] It also explores femininity in terms of the female characters. "Embracing excess: The queer feminist power of musical theatre diva roles. "[78] Ben Brantley wrote: "So what if it's more than a little pushy in its social preaching? Edna, Tracy's shy and overweight mother, is ironing and complains about the noise of the music coming from the television, while Penny's mother, Prudy, complains about it being race music. Based on their initial work, Lion felt confident that she had hired the right team. [37] Original Broadway cast members Fierstein and Winokur reprised their roles as Edna and Tracy Turnblad. Velma, threatening to fire Corny from the show, is eventually left distraught and determines to ruin Tracy ("Velma's Revenge"). At the time he was involved in negotiations to direct the screen adaptation of Chicago, but he agreed to become involved in the early development stages of Hairspray with the stipulation he would drop out if assigned the film. It ran for 2,642 performances, and closed on January 4, 2009. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. Lion contacted Marc Shaiman, who expressed interest in the project only if his partner Scott Wittman could participate, and Lion agreed. Luckily ... the audiences embraced this moment, which enriches the happy ending to follow, and it is our proudest achievement of the entire experience of writing Hairspray."[7]. and Jerry Mitchell (chor) were at the helm. We simply didn't want our show to be yet another show-biz version of a civil rights story where the black characters are just background. The same creative team of Jack O'Brien (dir.) [73] Being set in the 1960s, the musical highlights the struggles of racial discrimination of African-Americans during the civil rights movement, with a focus on the world of popular culture. [20] It was directed by David Atkins and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance Australia judge Jason Coleman. Later replaced by the similar "Positivity", the scene was cut early in the Seattle tryout as it was deemed emotionally redundant. Prudy arrives at the station and, seeing how happy Penny is with Seaweed, accepts her daughter for who she is. The first U.S. national tour started a run in September 2003 in Baltimore and ended in June 2006. At the shop, Tracy rallies everyone to march against the station on the following day's Mother-Daughter Day, as blacks are not allowed on the show except for the monthly Negro Day. [63] A song called "Step on Up" was also cut in favor of "I Know Where I've Been". The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical is awarded to the best actress in a musical, whether a new production or a revival.The award has been given since 1948, but the nominees who did not win have only been publicly announced since 1956. [8] Jack O'Brien directed the production, which Jerry Mitchell choreographed, with set design by David Rockwell, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Steve C. Kennedy, and the many distinctive wigs in the show by Paul Huntley. Atkins redesigned the production using new technologies. Weathervane Playhouse, in Newark, Ohio, performed the U.S. regional premiere from July 29 to August 7, 2010; immediately followed by The Riverton Arts Council in Riverton, Utah, at the Sandra N. Lloyd Performing Arts Center from July 30 to August 21, 2010. [22] The set used enormous LED screens, which moved around the stage in various combinations, as the characters interacted with animated landscapes generated across the screens. ...[it] succeeds in recreating the pleasures of the old-fashioned musical comedy without seeming old-fashioned. It's too preachy. When all is announced, Mr. Spritzer runs onstage thrilled with the public's response to the telecast and announces that the governor has pardoned Tracy and gave her a full college scholarship and he offers Link a recording contract and Velma the position of vice president of Ultra Glow – beauty products for women of color, much to the latter's chagrin. Tracy pleads with her mother to come with her and to act as her agent although Edna has not left their apartment in years. Hairspray Live! [13] The production closed on March 28, 2010 after a run of nearly two-and-a-half years and over 1,000 performances. Blow Dryer (55), Curling Iron (10). Name one of Santa's reindeer. Mr. Harriman F. Spritzer, the President of Ultra Clutch; and Principal of Patterson Park High School; Mr. Pinky, owner of, "The Nicest Kids in Town" – Corny and Council Members, "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" – Edna, Tracy, Prudy, Penny, Velma, Amber, and Female Ensemble, "The Nicest Kids in Town (Reprise)"† – Corny, Tracy, and Council Members, "It Takes Two" – Link, Tracy, and Male Ensemble, "The Big Dollhouse" – Matron, Edna, Velma, Tracy, Amber, Penny, Motormouth, Little Inez, and Female Ensemble, "Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)" – Tracy, "(You're) Timeless to Me" – Edna and Wilbur, "(You're) Timeless to Me (Reprise)"† - Edna and Wilbur, "(It's) Hairspray" – Corny and Council Members. Harvey Fierstein auditioned for the role with a "half-hour vocal audition". After Tracy eventually made it on the show, there was a song "The New Girl in Town", which was sung first by the Councilettes and later by the black girls. [33] The production return at the end of summer 2017 to once again tour the UK, starring Norman Pace as Wilbur, Brenda Edwards as Motormouth, Layton Williams and newcomer Rebecca Mendoza as Tracy. [82] For 2002-03 it averaged 99% capacity; for 2007 it averaged 86%. [77] Charles Isherwood, in his Variety review wrote: "...this sweet, infinitely spirited, bubblegum-flavored confection won't be lacking for buyers any time soon. Before they start, Motormouth Maybelle convinces the initially reluctant Edna and Wilbur to march as well. Production at the Hollywood Bowl ran from August 5–7, 2011, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. Cut songs included "The Big Dollhouse", "(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs", "Velma's Revenge", "Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)", and "Cooties".[36]. Edna sympathizes with her daughter's dream – she had dreamt of making her "own line of queen-sized dress patterns". They hired Winokur to work with them on the project with the understanding she might be replaced later. Lon Hoyt served as music supervisor. [citation needed], A Dutch production ran during the 2009/2010 season. The film was directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman and starred John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad, Queen Latifah as Maybelle, Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle, James Marsden as Corny Collins, and Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad. On the day of the Miss Teenage Hairspray competition, Corny Collins starts the show with a song ("(It's) Hairspray"). Although cut during the Seattle tryout, it was included in the 2007 film and appears in the show's instrumental score. Her dancing may not be as special as the plot suggests, but she wins your heart... With this role, Fierstein places himself in the great line of Broadway divas. The Atlantic. The award has been given since 1948, but the nominees who did not win have only been publicly announced since 1956. [75] The show is empowering by acknowledging the challenges and limitations enforced on African Americans during this time, and also reminds audiences of the progress made as a result of the civil rights movement. 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Mark Goucher produced a Hairspray tour in the UK from September 2015, starting at the Curve, Leicester. Back at the Har-De-Har Hut (Wilbur's joke shop), Wilbur and Edna are left destitute because of the money it cost them to bail everyone out and with Tracy still in prison. [1] When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show's integration. Because of Velma's dirty tactics, the governor pardons and releases her and Amber. The social representation in Hairspray is parallel to the reality of the 1960s. Its message can also be used to empower change for other forms of discrimination that are still relevant in today’s society. The following is an overview of events in 1988 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths.Rain Man was awarded the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking one of the few instances where the top-grossing film of the year was also the winner of such an Oscar award that year. 'Social and Historical Context of Hairspray' History of Music Theory (blog), accessed: 20th May 2018. In 2003 Hairspray won eight Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical, out of 13 nominations. 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Michael Ball played Edna, with Mel Smith as Wilbur Turnblad, newcomer Leanne Jones as Tracy, Tracie Bennett as Velma, Paul Manuel as Corny Collins, Rachael Wooding as Amber, Elinor Collett as Penny, and Ben James-Ellis as Link. [65] After Amber's rendition of "Cooties", Tracy had a song before the finale called "It Ain't Over 'Til the Fat Lady Sings," though it was cut after readings of the show; it was included as a track on the Special Edition of the 2007 motion picture's soundtrack.[66]. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother. [2] Hairspray has also had national tours, a West End production, and numerous foreign productions and was adapted as a 2007 musical film. Edna was played alternately by Uwe Ochsenknecht and comedian Tetje Mierendorf. After escaping from their respective prisons, the couples seek refuge at Motormouth Maybelle's Record Shop. [25] When the tour stopped in Los Angeles, Winokur reprised her role as Tracy, together with the original Broadway Link, Matthew Morrison. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing all public theatres to close indefinitely from mid March, the production was initially delayed to 1 September to 8 November,[15][16] and has since been delayed again to 22 June to 29 September 2021. She then proclaims the Corny Collins show is "now and forevermore" racially integrated, to much applause. The cast also featured Corbin Bleu (Seaweed J. Stubbs), Drew Carey (Wilbur), Diana DeGarmo (Penny), Mo Gaffney (Prudy and others), Nick Jonas (Link Larkin), Darlene Love (Motormouth Maybelle), Susan Anton (Velma Von Tussle), and John Stamos (Corny Collins). They devise a plan to help integrate the show, and Motormouth remembers their long fight for equality ("I Know Where I've Been"). The tour stars Michael Ball as Edna, alternating with Michael Starke and Brian Conley; Les Dennis, Nigel Planer and Micky Dolenz alternating as Wilbur and Laurie Scarth as Tracy. He thought they were "pacifying" him, but he was told "they don't want anyone but you".[6]. During the protest, led by Motormouth, Velma calls the police and fights break out. Hugh Jackman and Joey McIntyre were both considered to play the role of Corny Collins, but lost to Jackman's X-Men co-star Marsden. ", Schrader, Valerie Lynn. [citation needed] On December 6, 2009 a German production opened in Cologne. The cast also featured Matthew Morrison as Link, Laura Bell Bundy as Amber, Kerry Butler as Penny, Linda Hart as Velma, Mary Bond Davis as Motormouth Maybelle, Corey Reynolds as Seaweed, Jackie Hoffman as Matron, Dick Latessa as Wilbur, and Clarke Thorell as Corny Collins. Simmons, M. (2014). Both couples declare their love for one another ("Without Love"). Tracy was played by Maite Kelly, a former member of The Kelly Family and Penny was Jana Stelley. The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical is awarded to the best actress in a musical, whether a new production or a revival. The Civil Rights Movement (1954-1986) was a positive time in America's history; it allowed African-Americans the right to vote, gave them a voice, and introduced freedom for all. [67], Touring productions often use smaller/reduced orchestrations to save on costs - the UK 2017/18 tour which used a 12-piece orchestration - two keyboards (Of which the first is played by the conductor), two guitars, electric bass, drums, percussion, two woodwind players (in which the second one is playing alto, tenor, soprano and baritone saxophones and flute), trombone and two trumpets and a 12-piece background chorus: six males and six females.[68]. 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