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 Something For Everyone Series

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Friday, February 26, 2010 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 27, 2010 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
The National Tour of Hairspray

Tickets: Orchestra Level - $53/ Balcony Level - $49/Group rates - $40 & $37

Add dinner buffet served on the 10th floor 5:30-7:30 PM: $23 (Buffet dinner not offered for matinee)


In Hairspray, it's 1962 - the '50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray! Welcome to the '60s!

The musical features an original score by Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and Scott Wittman. Their songs take Tracy from the soundstage of a 60's-style dance show to the streets of Baltimore to a downtown rhythm and blues record shop.