Hairspray the Musical

Based on the 1988 John Waters film, Hairspray features a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.

The story follows Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic teenager with a passion for dance, who champions racial integration and body positivity on a local TV show in 1962 Baltimore.Our scholars have worked incredibly hard to capture both the joyous energy and the vital historical messages of this show! At its core, Hairspray is a story about community, acceptance, and standing up for what is right.

It's a message that resonates deeply with our scholars and our wider community today.The production showcases the diverse talents of our scholar actors, musicians, and technical crew members.

Audiences can look forward to iconic, show-stopping numbers including "Good Morning Baltimore," "Welcome to the '60s," and the explosive finale, "You Can't Stop the Beat."