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Hairspray
Musical
Comedy
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Aug 15, 2002
Closing Date
Jan 04, 2009
1st Preview
Jul 18, 2002
1st Preview
Jul 18, 2002
Previews
31
Performances
2,642
Musical
Comedy
Original
Broadway
Open Date: Aug 15, 2002
Close Date: Jan 04, 2009
Closed Flag: n
Is Final Week:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Neil Simon Theatre
(Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
Description
A musical in two acts
Setting
Baltimore. 1962.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; James L. Nederlander: President)
Produced by
Margo Lion
,
Adam Epstein
,
The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
,
James D. Stern
,
Douglas L. Meyer
,
Rick Steiner
,
Frederic H. Mayerson
,
SEL
,
GFO
and
New Line Cinema
; Produced in association with
Clear Channel Entertainment
,
Allan S. Gordon
,
Élan V. McAllister
,
Dede Harris
,
Kardana-Swinsky Productions
,
John Osher
and
Bonnie Osher
; Associate Producer:
The Aspen Group
,
Daniel C. Staton
and
Rhoda Mayerson
The world premiere of HAIRSPRAY was produced with
The 5th Avenue Theatre (David Armstrong, Producing Artistic Director; Marilynn Sheldon, Managing Director)
Book by
Mark O'Donnell
and
Thomas Meehan
; Music by
Marc Shaiman
; Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
and
Marc Shaiman
; Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by
John Waters
; Music orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
; Musical Director:
Lon Hoyt
; Music arranged by
Marc Shaiman
Directed by
Jack O'Brien
; Choreographed by
Jerry Mitchell
; Associate Director:
Matt Lenz
; Associate Choreographer:
Michele Lynch
Scenic Design by
David Rockwell
; Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
; Lighting Design by
Kenneth Posner
; Sound Design by
Steve C. Kennedy
; Hair and Wig Design by
Paul Huntley
; Make-Up Design by
Randy Houston Mercer
; Associate Scenic Design:
Richard Jaris
; Assistant Scenic Design:
Emily Beck
,
Robert Bissinger
and
Ted LeFevre
; Associate to David Rockwell:
Barry Richards
; Assistant to David Rockwell:
Michael Dereskewicz
and
Joanie Schlafer
; Associate Costume Design:
Martha Bromelmeier
; Assistant Costume Design:
Laura Oppenheimer
; Assistant to William Ivey-Long:
Melissa-Anne Blizzard
and
Donald Sanders
; Associate Lighting Design:
Philip Rosenberg
; Assistant Lighting Design:
Paul Miller
; Associate Sound Design:
John Shivers
; Associate Hair and Wig Design:
Amy Solomon
; Automated Lighting Programmer:
Paul J. Sonnleitner
General Manager:
Richard Frankel Productions
and
Laura Green
; Company Manager:
Marc Borsak
; Associate Co. Mgr:
Aliza Wassner
; Exclusive Tour Direction:
On The Road
Production Supervisor:
Steven Beckler
; Technical Supervisor:
Tech Production Services, Inc.
,
Colleen Houlehen
,
Elliot Bertoni
,
Jarid Sumner
and
Michael Altbaum
; Stage Manager:
J. Philip Bassett
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Marisha Ploski
; Production Stage Manager:
Steven Beckler
Conducted by
Lon Hoyt
; Associate Conductor:
Keith Cotton
; Assistant Conductor:
Seth Farber
; Guitar 1 (Electric/Acoustic guitar):
David Spinozza
; Guitar 2 (Electric/Acoustic guitar):
Peter Calo
; Keyboard 1:
Lon Hoyt
; Keyboard 2:
Keith Cotton
; Keyboard 3:
Seth Farber
; Electric Bass:
Francisco Centeno
; Drums/Synth drums/Percussion:
Clint de Ganon
; Percussion:
Walter "Wally" Usiatynski
; Reed 1 (Saxs, Flute, Clarinet):
David Mann
; Reed 2 (Saxs, Flute, Clarinet):
Dave Riekenberg
; Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet:
Danny Cahn
; Trombone/Bass Trombone:
Birch Johnson
; Violin:
Robert Shaw
and
Carol Pool
; Cello:
Sarah Hewitt-Roth
; Musical Coordinator:
John Miller
; Music Preparation:
Emily Grishman Music Preparation
; Onstage Guitar:
Matthew Morrison
; Onstage Keyboards:
Linda Hart
; Onstage Glockenspiel:
Joel Vig
; Onstage Harmonica:
Kerry Butler
; Assistant Musical Coord:
Matthew Ettinger
and
Chuck Butler
Press Representative:
Richard Kornberg
,
Don Summa
,
Tom D'Ambrosio
and
Carrie Friedman
; Casting:
Bernard Telsey Casting, Inc.
; Dance Captain:
Greg Graham
; Advertising:
Serino Coyne, Inc.
; Promotions:
TMG - The Marketing Group
; Photographer:
Paul Kolnik
Harvey Fierstein
Edna Turnblad
Jul 18, 2002 - May 02, 2004
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Tracy Turnblad
Jul 18, 2002 - Aug 10, 2003
Laura Bell Bundy
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Kerry Butler
Penny Pingleton
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Mary Bond Davis
Motormouth Maybelle
Linda Hart
Velma Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Dick Latessa
Wilbur Turnblad
Jul 18, 2002 - Aug 01, 2004
Matthew Morrison
Link Larkin
Jul 18, 2002 - Jan 11, 2004
Corey Reynolds
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Clarke Thorell
Corny Collins
Jul 18, 2002 - Jan 11, 2004
Danelle Eugenia Wilson
Little Inez
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 18, 2003
Eric Anthony
Duane
Denizen of Baltimore
Shoshana Bean
Shelly
Denizen of Baltimore
Eric Dysart
Gilbert
Denizen of Baltimore
Adam Fleming
Sketch
Jul 18, 2002 - Feb 08, 2004
Denizen of Baltimore
Jul 18, 2002 - Feb 08, 2004
Jennifer Gambatese
Brenda
Jul 18, 2002 - Mar 30, 2003
Denizen of Baltimore
Danielle Lee Greaves
Lorraine
Denizen of Baltimore
John Hill
Fender
Jul 18, 2002 - Jun 29, 2003
Denizen of Baltimore
Jackie Hoffman
Prudy Pingleton
Gym Teacher
Matron
Denizen of Baltimore
Hollie Howard
Tammy
Denizen of Baltimore
Katharine Leonard
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
Kamilah Martin
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Rashad Naylor
Thad
Denizen of Baltimore
Judine Richárd
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Peter Matthew Smith
Brad
Jul 18, 2002 - Mar 13, 2005
Denizen of Baltimore
Todd Michel Smith
IQ
Denizen of Baltimore
Shayna Steele
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Joel Vig
Harriman F. Spritzer
Principal
Mr. Pinky
Guard
Denizen of Baltimore
John Waters
Uncredited
TV Announcer
Recorded voice only
Swings:
Joshua Bergasse
,
Greg Graham
and
Brooke Tansley
Understudies:
Eric Anthony
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Shoshana Bean
(Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle),
Eric Dysart
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Adam Fleming
(Link Larkin),
Jennifer Gambatese
(Penny Pingleton),
Danielle Lee Greaves
(Motormouth Maybelle),
David Greenspan
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad),
Katy Grenfell
(Tracy Turnblad),
John Hill
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Jackie Hoffman
(Velma Von Tussle),
Hollie Howard
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton),
Katharine Leonard
(Amber Von Tussle),
Kamilah Martin
(Motormouth Maybelle),
Judine Richárd
(Little Inez),
Peter Matthew Smith
(Corny Collins),
Shayna Steele
(Little Inez) and
Joel Vig
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad)
Neil Simon Theatre
(Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
Tracy & Edna Turnblad's Makeup & Additional Makeup Designs by
Justen M. Brosnan
Company Manager:
Sammy Ledbetter
and
Aliza Wassner
; Assistant Co. Mgr:
Tracy Geltman
; Associate Co. Mgr:
Tracy Geltman
Production Stage Manager:
Frank Lombardi
and
Lois L. Griffing
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Jason Brouillard
and
Thomas Gates
; Stage Manager:
Marisha Ploski
Onstage Keyboards:
Michele Pawk
(Aug 21, 2007 - ?),
Karen Mason
(Apr 08, 2008 - ?) and
Barbara Walsh
; Onstage Harmonica:
Niki Scalera
and
Jennifer Gambatese
; Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet:
Bob Milliken
; Onstage Guitar:
Ashley Parker Angel
(Jan 19, 2007 - ?) and
Constantine Rousouli
; Onstage Glockenspiel:
Kevin Meaney
(Sep 06, 2005 - ?); Guitar 1 (Electric/Acoustic guitar):
Jon Herington
Dance Captain:
Michelle Kittrell
,
Rusty Mowery
,
Joe Abraham
,
Jason Snow
,
Brooke Engen
(Feb 02, 2007 - ?),
Robbie Roby
and
Lindsay Thomas
; Press Representative:
Rick Miramontez
and
Alyssa Hart
Cast
Kathy Brier
Tracy Turnblad
Aug 12, 2003 - May 02, 2004
Shannon Durig
Tracy Turnblad
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Harvey Fierstein
Edna Turnblad
Nov 11, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009
Carly Jibson
Tracy Turnblad
May 04, 2004 - Sep 04, 2005
Marissa Perry
Tracy Turnblad
? - Dec 07, 2008
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Tracy Turnblad
Jun 08, 2005 - Jul 03, 2005
Tracy Turnblad
Dec 09, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009
Tracy Jai Edwards
Broadway debut
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 15, 2003 - ?
Jennifer Gambatese
Penny Pingleton
Jul 15, 2003 - Apr 11, 2004
Penny Pingleton
circa. Jun 15, 2004 - ?
Chester Gregory II
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Jul 15, 2003 - ?
Aubrey O'Day
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2008 - ?
Clarke Thorell
Corny Collins
Barbara Walsh
Velma Von Tussle
Jul 15, 2003 - Oct 17, 2005
Velma Von Tussle
Nov 15, 2005 - Dec 04, 2005
Cameron Adams
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Tammy
Jordan Ballard
Amber Von Tussle
Oct 05, 2004 - ?
Lance Bass
Corny Collins
Aug 14, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008
Tracee Beazer
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Gretchen Bieber
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Mary Birdsong
Velma Von Tussle
? - Apr 06, 2008
Richard H. Blake
Link Larkin
Jan 13, 2004 - ?
Kirsten Bracken
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
Amber Von Tussle
Jim J. Bullock
Harriman F. Spritzer
Mar 2005 - ?
Mr. Pinky
Mar 2005 - ?
Harriman F. Spritzer
Aug 2004 - ?
Mr. Pinky
Aug 2004 - ?
Wilbur Turnblad
Sep 18, 2007 - ?
Principal
Guard
Jere Burns
Wilbur Turnblad
Jan 30, 2007 - ?
Iris Burruss
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Tevin Campbell
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Lindsay Nicole Chambers
Tammy
Denizen of Baltimore
Eric L. Christian
Gilbert
Dwayne Cooper
Thad
Denizen of Baltimore
Michael Cunio
Broadway debut
Brad
Denizen of Baltimore
Steven Cutts
Gilbert
Denizen of Baltimore
Amanda DeFreitas
One of The Dynamites
Stephen DeRosa
Wilbur Turnblad
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Diana DeGarmo
Penny Pingleton
Feb 07, 2006 - May 14, 2006
Penny Pingleton
Sep 08, 2006 - Feb 11, 2007
Jonathan Dokuchitz
Corny Collins
Jan 13, 2004 - ?
Katie Donohue
Broadway debut
Lou Ann
Haylie Duff
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2006 - ?
Carla Duren
Little Inez
Brooke Engen
Tammy
Leslie Goddard
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Lou Ann
Becky Gulsvig
Lou Ann
Amber Von Tussle
Kevin Hale
Duane
Julie Halston
Prudy Pingleton
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 02, 2006
Matron
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 02, 2006
Gym Teacher
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 02, 2006
Denizen of Baltimore
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 04, 2006
Blake Hammond
Harriman F. Spritzer
Principal
Mr. Pinky
Guard
Edna Turnblad
May 30, 2006 - ?
Tyler Hanes
Fender
Denizen of Baltimore
Curt Hansen
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Carla J. Hargrove
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Joey Haro
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Leah Hocking
Barbara Walsh's vacation
Velma Von Tussle
Oct 18, 2005 - Nov 13, 2005
Velma Von Tussle
Dec 06, 2005 - ?
Van Hughes
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Aja Maria Johnson
Little Inez
Lisa Jolley
Prudy Pingleton
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Gym Teacher
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Matron
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Tyrick Wiltez Jones
Thad
Duane
Denizen of Baltimore
Isabel Keating
Velma Von Tussle
Jun 06, 2006 - ?
Michelle Kittrell
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Leslie Kritzer
Broadway debut
Shelly
Apr 21, 2004 - ?
Serge Kushnier
Sketch
Feb 20, 2004 - ?
Fender
Liz Larsen
During Linda Hart's vacation
Velma Von Tussle
Prudy Pingleton
Gym Teacher
Matron
Caissie Levy
Penny Pingleton
Jenifer Lewis
Motormouth Maybelle
Apr 22, 2008 - ?
Heather Lindell
Broadway debut
Tammy
Denizen of Baltimore
Kate Loprest
Amber Von Tussle
Sep 19, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009
Darlene Love
Motormouth Maybelle
Jul 05, 2005 - Apr 20, 2008
Tara Macri
Amber Von Tussle
Aja Maria
Broadway debut
Little Inez
Jul 15, 2003 - ?
Lori Eve Marinacci
Shelly
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Kasey Marino
Brad
Denizen of Baltimore
Ken Marks
Wilbur Turnblad
John Jeffrey Martin
Fender
Denizen of Baltimore
Karen Mason
Velma Von Tussle
Apr 08, 2008 - ?
Jerry Mathers
Broadway debut
Wilbur Turnblad
Jun 05, 2007 - ?
Alli Mauzey
Broadway debut
Brenda
Leslie McDonel
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Michael McKean
Edna Turnblad
May 04, 2004 - Oct 03, 2004
Kevin Meaney
Harriman F. Spritzer
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Principal
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Guard
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Mr. Pinky
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Tracy Miller
Penny Pingleton
? - Feb 05, 2006
Susan Mosher
Gym Teacher
Jan 16, 2007 - ?
Matron
Jan 16, 2007 - ?
Prudy Pingleton
Jan 16, 2007 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Naturi Naughton
Little Inez
Brynn O'Malley
Amber Von Tussle
Jan 19, 2007 - ?
Ashley Parker Angel
Link Larkin
Jan 19, 2007 - Sep 14, 2008
Michele Pawk
Velma Von Tussle
Aug 21, 2007 - ?
John Pinette
Edna Turnblad
? - May 28, 2006
Hayley Podschun
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Tammy
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Andrew Rannells
Broadway debut
Fender
Jan 2005 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Jan 2005 - ?
Link Larkin
Terita R. Redd
Lorraine
Denizen of Baltimore
Sabrina Reitman
Little Inez
Judine Richàrd
One of The Dynamites
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Racquel Roberts
Broadway debut
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Travis Robertson
Duane
Denizen of Baltimore
Arbender J. Robinson
Gilbert
Denizen of Baltimore
Daniel Robinson
Broadway debut
Fender
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Constantine Rousouli
Link Larkin
Sep 16, 2008 - ?
Niki Scalera
Penny Pingleton
Peter Scolari
During Dick Latessa's vacation
Wilbur Turnblad
Oct 28, 2003 - Nov 02, 2003
Wilbur Turnblad
Aug 03, 2004 - ?
Jackie Seiden
Lou Ann
Chloe Smith
Little Inez
Judine Somerville
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Nia Imani Soyemi
Broadway Debut
Little Inez
Ashley Spencer
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 24, 2007 - Oct 21, 2007
Todd Susman
During Dick Latessa's vacation
Wilbur Turnblad
Wilbur Turnblad
Oct 05, 2004 - ?
Brooke Tansley
Penny Pingleton
Apr 13, 2004 - ?
Aaron Tveit
Link Larkin
Jul 18, 2006 - Jan 14, 2007
Link Larkin
Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 28, 2008
Alexa Vega
Penny Pingleton
Feb 13, 2007 - ?
Bruce Vilanch
Edna Turnblad
Oct 05, 2004 - Sep 04, 2005
Donna Vivino
Shelly
Jun 25, 2005 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Jun 25, 2005 - ?
Paul Vogt
Edna Turnblad
Jan 30, 2007 - ?
Anne Warren
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
George Wendt
Edna Turnblad
Oct 23, 2007 - Jan 20, 2008
Edna Turnblad
Bryan West
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Tommar Wilson
Thad
Denizen of Baltimore
Candice Marie Woods
Broadway Debut
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Swings:
Joe Abraham
,
Cameron Adams
,
Clyde Alves
,
Tracee Beazer
,
Denosh Bennett
,
Gretchen Bieber
,
Summer Broyhill
,
Ryan Christopher Chotto
,
Brooke Engen
,
Jennie Ford
,
Leslie Goddard
,
Michelle Kittrell
,
Lauren Kling
,
Abdul Latif
,
Michael Longoria
,
Leslie McDonel
,
Matthew S. Morgan
,
Rusty Mowery
,
Cjay Hardy Philip
,
Jacqui Polk
,
Nicole Powell
,
Robbie Roby
,
Jason Snow
,
Lindsay Thomas
,
Willis White
and
Tommar Wilson
Standby:
Kathy Brier
(Tracy Turnblad)
Understudies:
Cameron Adams
(Amber Von Tussle),
Shoshana Bean
(Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Tracee Beazer
(Motormouth Maybelle),
Denosh Bennett
(One of The Dynamites),
Gretchen Bieber
(Amber Von Tussle, Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Summer Broyhill
(Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Iris Burruss
(Little Inez),
Lindsay Nicole Chambers
(Penny Pingleton, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Charlotte Crossley
(Motormouth Maybelle),
Michael Cunio
(Corny Collins, Principal, Harriman F. Spritzer, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Steven Cutts
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Scott Davidson
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Katie Donohue
(Amber Von Tussle),
J.P. Dougherty
(Edna Turnblad, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard, Wilbur Turnblad),
Michelle Dowdy
(Tracy Turnblad),
Shannon Durig
(Tracy Turnblad),
Brooke Engen
(Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron, Amber Von Tussle),
Annie Funke
(Tracy Turnblad),
Leslie Goddard
(Penny Pingleton),
Danielle Lee Greaves
(Gym Teacher, Matron, One of The Dynamites),
Julie Halston
(Velma Von Tussle),
Blake Hammond
(Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard, Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad),
Tyler Hanes
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins, Mr. Pinky, Principal, Harriman F. Spritzer, Guard),
Curt Hansen
(Link Larkin),
Carla J. Hargrove
(Motormouth Maybelle, Little Inez),
Van Hughes
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Lisa Jolley
(Velma Von Tussle),
Michelle Kittrell
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton),
Lauren Kling
(Penny Pingleton),
Serge Kushnier
(Link Larkin),
Liz Larsen
(Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Lori Eve Marinacci
(Tracy Turnblad),
Kasey Marino
(Corny Collins),
John Jeffrey Martin
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Leslie McDonel
(Amber Von Tussle, Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Kevin Meaney
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad),
Matthew S. Morgan
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Kenny Morris
(Principal, Mr. Pinky, Harriman F. Spritzer),
Susan Mosher
(Velma Von Tussle),
Rusty Mowery
(Corny Collins),
Rashad Naylor
(One of The Dynamites, Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Hayley Podschun
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton),
Jacqui Polk
(Penny Pingleton),
Nicole Powell
(One of The Dynamites),
Andrew Rannells
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Terita R. Redd
(One of The Dynamites, Motormouth Maybelle),
Travis Robertson
(Seaweed J. Stubbs, One of The Dynamites),
Arbender J. Robinson
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Daniel Robinson
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Robbie Roby
(Corny Collins, Harriman F. Spritzer, Guard, Mr. Pinky, Principal),
Ed Romanoff
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Jackie Seiden
(Amber Von Tussle),
Peter Matthew Smith
(Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Brooke Tansley
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton, One of The Dynamites),
Lindsay Thomas
(Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Donna Vivino
(Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Anne Warren
(Amber Von Tussle),
Bryan West
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Tommar Wilson
(Seaweed J. Stubbs, One of The Dynamites) and
Candice Marie Woods
(Little Inez)
Songs
music by
Marc Shaiman
; lyrics by
Marc Shaiman
and
Scott Wittman
Act 1
Sung By
Good Morning Baltimore
Tracy Turnblad and Company
The Nicest Kids in Town
Amber Von Tussle, Brad, Brenda, Corny Collins, Fender, IQ, Link Larkin, Lou Ann and Shelly
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
Amber Von Tussle, Edna Turnblad, Penny Pingleton, Prudy Pingleton, Tracy Turnblad and Velma Von Tussle
I Can Hear the Bells
Tracy Turnblad
(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs
Amber Von Tussle, Brad, Brenda, Fender, IQ, Link Larkin, Lou Ann, Shelly and Velma Von Tussle
The Madison
Corny Collins
The Nicest Kids in Town
(Reprise)
Amber Von Tussle, Brad, Brenda, Corny Collins, Fender, IQ, Link Larkin, Lou Ann and Shelly
It Takes Two
Link Larkin and Tracy Turnblad
Welcome to the '60s
Tracy Turnblad, Edna Turnblad and The Dynamites, and Company
Run and Tell That
Seaweed J. Stubbs, Little Inez and Company
Big, Blonde & Beautiful
Company
The Big Dollhouse
Amber Von Tussle, Edna Turnblad, Matron, Motormouth Maybelle, Penny Pingleton, Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle and Women
Act 2
Sung By
Good Morning Baltimore
(Reprise)
Tracy Turnblad
Timeless to Me
Edna Turnblad and Wilbur Turnblad
Without Love
Link Larkin, Penny Pingleton, Seaweed J. Stubbs and Tracy Turnblad
I Know Where I've Been
Motormouth Maybelle and Company
Hairspray
Corny Collins and Council Members
Cooties
Amber Von Tussle and and Council Members
You Can't Stop the Beat
Edna Turnblad, Link Larkin, Motormouth Maybelle, Penny Pingleton, Seaweed J. Stubbs, Tracy Turnblad and Wilbur Turnblad
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
2003 Winner ; Produced in association with
Clear Channel Entertainment
,
Allan S. Gordon
,
Élan V. McAllister
,
Dede Harris
,
Kardana-Swinsky Productions
,
John Osher
and
Bonnie Osher
Produced by
Margo Lion
,
Adam Epstein
,
The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
,
James D. Stern
,
Douglas L. Meyer
,
Rick Steiner
,
Frederic H. Mayerson
,
SEL
,
GFO
and
New Line Cinema
Best Book of a Musical
2003 Winner
Book by
Mark O'Donnell
and
Thomas Meehan
Best Original Score
2003 Winner
Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
and
Marc Shaiman
Music by
Marc Shaiman
Best Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Harvey Fierstein
Best Actress in a Musical
2003 Winner
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Dick Latessa
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Nominee
Corey Reynolds
Best Scenic Design
2003 Nominee
Scenic Design by
David Rockwell
Best Costume Design
2003 Winner
Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
Best Lighting Design
2003 Nominee
Lighting Design by
Kenneth Posner
Best Choreography
2003 Nominee
Choreographed by
Jerry Mitchell
Best Direction of a Musical
2003 Winner
Directed by
Jack O'Brien
Best Orchestrations
2003 Nominee
Music orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Musical
2003 Winner
Produced by
Margo Lion
,
Adam Epstein
,
The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
,
James D. Stern
,
Douglas L. Meyer
,
Rick Steiner
,
Frederic H. Mayerson
,
SEL
,
GFO
and
New Line Cinema
; Produced in association with
Clear Channel Entertainment
,
Allan S. Gordon
,
Élan V. McAllister
,
Dede Harris
,
Kardana-Swinsky Productions
,
John Osher
and
Bonnie Osher
Outstanding Book of a Musical
2003 Winner
Book by
Mark O'Donnell
and
Thomas Meehan
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Harvey Fierstein
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
2003 Winner
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Dick Latessa
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Nominee
Corey Reynolds
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
2003 Nominee
Kerry Butler
Oustanding Choreography
2003 Nominee
Choreographed by
Jerry Mitchell
Outstanding Director of a Musical
2003 Winner
Directed by
Jack O'Brien
Outstanding Orchestrations
2003 Winner
Music orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
Outstanding Lyrics
2003 Winner
Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
and
Marc Shaiman
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
2003 Nominee
Scenic Design by
David Rockwell
Outstanding Music
2003 Winner
Music by
Marc Shaiman
Outstanding Costume Design
2003 Winner
Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
Theatre World
Award
2003 Recipient
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Jackie Hoffman
Statistics
Season:
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
2002-03
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Hairspray Statistics
2008-09 Season
2007-08 Season
2006-07 Season
2005-06 Season
2004-05 Season
2003-04 Season
2002-03 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; James L. Nederlander: President)
Produced by
Margo Lion
,
Adam Epstein
,
The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
,
James D. Stern
,
Douglas L. Meyer
,
Rick Steiner
,
Frederic H. Mayerson
,
SEL
,
GFO
and
New Line Cinema
; Produced in association with
Clear Channel Entertainment
,
Allan S. Gordon
,
Élan V. McAllister
,
Dede Harris
,
Kardana-Swinsky Productions
,
John Osher
and
Bonnie Osher
; Associate Producer:
The Aspen Group
,
Daniel C. Staton
and
Rhoda Mayerson
The world premiere of HAIRSPRAY was produced with
The 5th Avenue Theatre (David Armstrong, Producing Artistic Director; Marilynn Sheldon, Managing Director)
Book by
Mark O'Donnell
and
Thomas Meehan
; Music by
Marc Shaiman
; Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
and
Marc Shaiman
; Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by
John Waters
; Music orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
; Musical Director:
Lon Hoyt
; Music arranged by
Marc Shaiman
Directed by
Jack O'Brien
; Choreographed by
Jerry Mitchell
; Associate Director:
Matt Lenz
; Associate Choreographer:
Michele Lynch
Scenic Design by
David Rockwell
; Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
; Lighting Design by
Kenneth Posner
; Sound Design by
Steve C. Kennedy
; Hair and Wig Design by
Paul Huntley
; Make-Up Design by
Randy Houston Mercer
; Associate Scenic Design:
Richard Jaris
; Assistant Scenic Design:
Emily Beck
,
Robert Bissinger
and
Ted LeFevre
; Associate to David Rockwell:
Barry Richards
; Assistant to David Rockwell:
Michael Dereskewicz
and
Joanie Schlafer
; Associate Costume Design:
Martha Bromelmeier
; Assistant Costume Design:
Laura Oppenheimer
; Assistant to William Ivey-Long:
Melissa-Anne Blizzard
and
Donald Sanders
; Associate Lighting Design:
Philip Rosenberg
; Assistant Lighting Design:
Paul Miller
; Associate Sound Design:
John Shivers
; Associate Hair and Wig Design:
Amy Solomon
; Automated Lighting Programmer:
Paul J. Sonnleitner
General Manager:
Richard Frankel Productions
and
Laura Green
; Company Manager:
Marc Borsak
; Associate Co. Mgr:
Aliza Wassner
; Exclusive Tour Direction:
On The Road
Production Supervisor:
Steven Beckler
; Technical Supervisor:
Tech Production Services, Inc.
,
Colleen Houlehen
,
Elliot Bertoni
,
Jarid Sumner
and
Michael Altbaum
; Stage Manager:
J. Philip Bassett
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Marisha Ploski
; Production Stage Manager:
Steven Beckler
Conducted by
Lon Hoyt
; Associate Conductor:
Keith Cotton
; Assistant Conductor:
Seth Farber
; Guitar 1 (Electric/Acoustic guitar):
David Spinozza
; Guitar 2 (Electric/Acoustic guitar):
Peter Calo
; Keyboard 1:
Lon Hoyt
; Keyboard 2:
Keith Cotton
; Keyboard 3:
Seth Farber
; Electric Bass:
Francisco Centeno
; Drums/Synth drums/Percussion:
Clint de Ganon
; Percussion:
Walter "Wally" Usiatynski
; Reed 1 (Saxs, Flute, Clarinet):
David Mann
; Reed 2 (Saxs, Flute, Clarinet):
Dave Riekenberg
; Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet:
Danny Cahn
; Trombone/Bass Trombone:
Birch Johnson
; Violin:
Robert Shaw
and
Carol Pool
; Cello:
Sarah Hewitt-Roth
; Musical Coordinator:
John Miller
; Music Preparation:
Emily Grishman Music Preparation
; Onstage Guitar:
Matthew Morrison
; Onstage Keyboards:
Linda Hart
; Onstage Glockenspiel:
Joel Vig
; Onstage Harmonica:
Kerry Butler
; Assistant Musical Coord:
Matthew Ettinger
and
Chuck Butler
Press Representative:
Richard Kornberg
,
Don Summa
,
Tom D'Ambrosio
and
Carrie Friedman
; Casting:
Bernard Telsey Casting, Inc.
; Dance Captain:
Greg Graham
; Advertising:
Serino Coyne, Inc.
; Promotions:
TMG - The Marketing Group
; Photographer:
Paul Kolnik
Harvey Fierstein
Edna Turnblad
Jul 18, 2002 - May 02, 2004
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Tracy Turnblad
Jul 18, 2002 - Aug 10, 2003
Laura Bell Bundy
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Kerry Butler
Penny Pingleton
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Mary Bond Davis
Motormouth Maybelle
Linda Hart
Velma Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Dick Latessa
Wilbur Turnblad
Jul 18, 2002 - Aug 01, 2004
Matthew Morrison
Link Larkin
Jul 18, 2002 - Jan 11, 2004
Corey Reynolds
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 13, 2003
Clarke Thorell
Corny Collins
Jul 18, 2002 - Jan 11, 2004
Danelle Eugenia Wilson
Little Inez
Jul 18, 2002 - Jul 18, 2003
Eric Anthony
Duane
Denizen of Baltimore
Shoshana Bean
Shelly
Denizen of Baltimore
Eric Dysart
Gilbert
Denizen of Baltimore
Adam Fleming
Sketch
Jul 18, 2002 - Feb 08, 2004
Denizen of Baltimore
Jul 18, 2002 - Feb 08, 2004
Jennifer Gambatese
Brenda
Jul 18, 2002 - Mar 30, 2003
Denizen of Baltimore
Danielle Lee Greaves
Lorraine
Denizen of Baltimore
John Hill
Fender
Jul 18, 2002 - Jun 29, 2003
Denizen of Baltimore
Jackie Hoffman
Prudy Pingleton
Gym Teacher
Matron
Denizen of Baltimore
Hollie Howard
Tammy
Denizen of Baltimore
Katharine Leonard
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
Kamilah Martin
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Rashad Naylor
Thad
Denizen of Baltimore
Judine Richárd
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Peter Matthew Smith
Brad
Jul 18, 2002 - Mar 13, 2005
Denizen of Baltimore
Todd Michel Smith
IQ
Denizen of Baltimore
Shayna Steele
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Joel Vig
Harriman F. Spritzer
Principal
Mr. Pinky
Guard
Denizen of Baltimore
John Waters
Uncredited
TV Announcer
Recorded voice only
Swings:
Joshua Bergasse
,
Greg Graham
and
Brooke Tansley
Understudies:
Eric Anthony
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Shoshana Bean
(Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle),
Eric Dysart
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Adam Fleming
(Link Larkin),
Jennifer Gambatese
(Penny Pingleton),
Danielle Lee Greaves
(Motormouth Maybelle),
David Greenspan
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad),
Katy Grenfell
(Tracy Turnblad),
John Hill
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Jackie Hoffman
(Velma Von Tussle),
Hollie Howard
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton),
Katharine Leonard
(Amber Von Tussle),
Kamilah Martin
(Motormouth Maybelle),
Judine Richárd
(Little Inez),
Peter Matthew Smith
(Corny Collins),
Shayna Steele
(Little Inez) and
Joel Vig
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad)
Neil Simon Theatre
(Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
Tracy & Edna Turnblad's Makeup & Additional Makeup Designs by
Justen M. Brosnan
Company Manager:
Sammy Ledbetter
and
Aliza Wassner
; Assistant Co. Mgr:
Tracy Geltman
; Associate Co. Mgr:
Tracy Geltman
Production Stage Manager:
Frank Lombardi
and
Lois L. Griffing
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Jason Brouillard
and
Thomas Gates
; Stage Manager:
Marisha Ploski
Onstage Keyboards:
Michele Pawk
(Aug 21, 2007 - ?),
Karen Mason
(Apr 08, 2008 - ?) and
Barbara Walsh
; Onstage Harmonica:
Niki Scalera
and
Jennifer Gambatese
; Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet:
Bob Milliken
; Onstage Guitar:
Ashley Parker Angel
(Jan 19, 2007 - ?) and
Constantine Rousouli
; Onstage Glockenspiel:
Kevin Meaney
(Sep 06, 2005 - ?); Guitar 1 (Electric/Acoustic guitar):
Jon Herington
Dance Captain:
Michelle Kittrell
,
Rusty Mowery
,
Joe Abraham
,
Jason Snow
,
Brooke Engen
(Feb 02, 2007 - ?),
Robbie Roby
and
Lindsay Thomas
; Press Representative:
Rick Miramontez
and
Alyssa Hart
Cast
Kathy Brier
Tracy Turnblad
Aug 12, 2003 - May 02, 2004
Shannon Durig
Tracy Turnblad
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Harvey Fierstein
Edna Turnblad
Nov 11, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009
Carly Jibson
Tracy Turnblad
May 04, 2004 - Sep 04, 2005
Marissa Perry
Tracy Turnblad
? - Dec 07, 2008
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Tracy Turnblad
Jun 08, 2005 - Jul 03, 2005
Tracy Turnblad
Dec 09, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009
Tracy Jai Edwards
Broadway debut
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 15, 2003 - ?
Jennifer Gambatese
Penny Pingleton
Jul 15, 2003 - Apr 11, 2004
Penny Pingleton
circa. Jun 15, 2004 - ?
Chester Gregory II
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Jul 15, 2003 - ?
Aubrey O'Day
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2008 - ?
Clarke Thorell
Corny Collins
Barbara Walsh
Velma Von Tussle
Jul 15, 2003 - Oct 17, 2005
Velma Von Tussle
Nov 15, 2005 - Dec 04, 2005
Cameron Adams
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Tammy
Jordan Ballard
Amber Von Tussle
Oct 05, 2004 - ?
Lance Bass
Corny Collins
Aug 14, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008
Tracee Beazer
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Gretchen Bieber
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Mary Birdsong
Velma Von Tussle
? - Apr 06, 2008
Richard H. Blake
Link Larkin
Jan 13, 2004 - ?
Kirsten Bracken
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
Amber Von Tussle
Jim J. Bullock
Harriman F. Spritzer
Mar 2005 - ?
Mr. Pinky
Mar 2005 - ?
Harriman F. Spritzer
Aug 2004 - ?
Mr. Pinky
Aug 2004 - ?
Wilbur Turnblad
Sep 18, 2007 - ?
Principal
Guard
Jere Burns
Wilbur Turnblad
Jan 30, 2007 - ?
Iris Burruss
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Tevin Campbell
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Lindsay Nicole Chambers
Tammy
Denizen of Baltimore
Eric L. Christian
Gilbert
Dwayne Cooper
Thad
Denizen of Baltimore
Michael Cunio
Broadway debut
Brad
Denizen of Baltimore
Steven Cutts
Gilbert
Denizen of Baltimore
Amanda DeFreitas
One of The Dynamites
Stephen DeRosa
Wilbur Turnblad
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Diana DeGarmo
Penny Pingleton
Feb 07, 2006 - May 14, 2006
Penny Pingleton
Sep 08, 2006 - Feb 11, 2007
Jonathan Dokuchitz
Corny Collins
Jan 13, 2004 - ?
Katie Donohue
Broadway debut
Lou Ann
Haylie Duff
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 18, 2006 - ?
Carla Duren
Little Inez
Brooke Engen
Tammy
Leslie Goddard
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Lou Ann
Becky Gulsvig
Lou Ann
Amber Von Tussle
Kevin Hale
Duane
Julie Halston
Prudy Pingleton
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 02, 2006
Matron
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 02, 2006
Gym Teacher
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 02, 2006
Denizen of Baltimore
Nov 05, 2004 - Jul 04, 2006
Blake Hammond
Harriman F. Spritzer
Principal
Mr. Pinky
Guard
Edna Turnblad
May 30, 2006 - ?
Tyler Hanes
Fender
Denizen of Baltimore
Curt Hansen
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Carla J. Hargrove
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Joey Haro
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Leah Hocking
Barbara Walsh's vacation
Velma Von Tussle
Oct 18, 2005 - Nov 13, 2005
Velma Von Tussle
Dec 06, 2005 - ?
Van Hughes
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Aja Maria Johnson
Little Inez
Lisa Jolley
Prudy Pingleton
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Gym Teacher
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Matron
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Jul 04, 2006 - ?
Tyrick Wiltez Jones
Thad
Duane
Denizen of Baltimore
Isabel Keating
Velma Von Tussle
Jun 06, 2006 - ?
Michelle Kittrell
Brenda
Denizen of Baltimore
Leslie Kritzer
Broadway debut
Shelly
Apr 21, 2004 - ?
Serge Kushnier
Sketch
Feb 20, 2004 - ?
Fender
Liz Larsen
During Linda Hart's vacation
Velma Von Tussle
Prudy Pingleton
Gym Teacher
Matron
Caissie Levy
Penny Pingleton
Jenifer Lewis
Motormouth Maybelle
Apr 22, 2008 - ?
Heather Lindell
Broadway debut
Tammy
Denizen of Baltimore
Kate Loprest
Amber Von Tussle
Sep 19, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009
Darlene Love
Motormouth Maybelle
Jul 05, 2005 - Apr 20, 2008
Tara Macri
Amber Von Tussle
Aja Maria
Broadway debut
Little Inez
Jul 15, 2003 - ?
Lori Eve Marinacci
Shelly
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Kasey Marino
Brad
Denizen of Baltimore
Ken Marks
Wilbur Turnblad
John Jeffrey Martin
Fender
Denizen of Baltimore
Karen Mason
Velma Von Tussle
Apr 08, 2008 - ?
Jerry Mathers
Broadway debut
Wilbur Turnblad
Jun 05, 2007 - ?
Alli Mauzey
Broadway debut
Brenda
Leslie McDonel
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Michael McKean
Edna Turnblad
May 04, 2004 - Oct 03, 2004
Kevin Meaney
Harriman F. Spritzer
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Principal
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Guard
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Mr. Pinky
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Tracy Miller
Penny Pingleton
? - Feb 05, 2006
Susan Mosher
Gym Teacher
Jan 16, 2007 - ?
Matron
Jan 16, 2007 - ?
Prudy Pingleton
Jan 16, 2007 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Naturi Naughton
Little Inez
Brynn O'Malley
Amber Von Tussle
Jan 19, 2007 - ?
Ashley Parker Angel
Link Larkin
Jan 19, 2007 - Sep 14, 2008
Michele Pawk
Velma Von Tussle
Aug 21, 2007 - ?
John Pinette
Edna Turnblad
? - May 28, 2006
Hayley Podschun
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Tammy
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Andrew Rannells
Broadway debut
Fender
Jan 2005 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Jan 2005 - ?
Link Larkin
Terita R. Redd
Lorraine
Denizen of Baltimore
Sabrina Reitman
Little Inez
Judine Richàrd
One of The Dynamites
Sep 06, 2005 - ?
Racquel Roberts
Broadway debut
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Travis Robertson
Duane
Denizen of Baltimore
Arbender J. Robinson
Gilbert
Denizen of Baltimore
Daniel Robinson
Broadway debut
Fender
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Sep 22, 2006 - ?
Constantine Rousouli
Link Larkin
Sep 16, 2008 - ?
Niki Scalera
Penny Pingleton
Peter Scolari
During Dick Latessa's vacation
Wilbur Turnblad
Oct 28, 2003 - Nov 02, 2003
Wilbur Turnblad
Aug 03, 2004 - ?
Jackie Seiden
Lou Ann
Chloe Smith
Little Inez
Judine Somerville
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Nia Imani Soyemi
Broadway Debut
Little Inez
Ashley Spencer
Amber Von Tussle
Jul 24, 2007 - Oct 21, 2007
Todd Susman
During Dick Latessa's vacation
Wilbur Turnblad
Wilbur Turnblad
Oct 05, 2004 - ?
Brooke Tansley
Penny Pingleton
Apr 13, 2004 - ?
Aaron Tveit
Link Larkin
Jul 18, 2006 - Jan 14, 2007
Link Larkin
Apr 14, 2008 - Apr 28, 2008
Alexa Vega
Penny Pingleton
Feb 13, 2007 - ?
Bruce Vilanch
Edna Turnblad
Oct 05, 2004 - Sep 04, 2005
Donna Vivino
Shelly
Jun 25, 2005 - ?
Denizen of Baltimore
Jun 25, 2005 - ?
Paul Vogt
Edna Turnblad
Jan 30, 2007 - ?
Anne Warren
Lou Ann
Denizen of Baltimore
George Wendt
Edna Turnblad
Oct 23, 2007 - Jan 20, 2008
Edna Turnblad
Bryan West
Sketch
Denizen of Baltimore
Tommar Wilson
Thad
Denizen of Baltimore
Candice Marie Woods
Broadway Debut
One of The Dynamites
Denizen of Baltimore
Swings:
Joe Abraham
,
Cameron Adams
,
Clyde Alves
,
Tracee Beazer
,
Denosh Bennett
,
Gretchen Bieber
,
Summer Broyhill
,
Ryan Christopher Chotto
,
Brooke Engen
,
Jennie Ford
,
Leslie Goddard
,
Michelle Kittrell
,
Lauren Kling
,
Abdul Latif
,
Michael Longoria
,
Leslie McDonel
,
Matthew S. Morgan
,
Rusty Mowery
,
Cjay Hardy Philip
,
Jacqui Polk
,
Nicole Powell
,
Robbie Roby
,
Jason Snow
,
Lindsay Thomas
,
Willis White
and
Tommar Wilson
Standby:
Kathy Brier
(Tracy Turnblad)
Understudies:
Cameron Adams
(Amber Von Tussle),
Shoshana Bean
(Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Tracee Beazer
(Motormouth Maybelle),
Denosh Bennett
(One of The Dynamites),
Gretchen Bieber
(Amber Von Tussle, Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Summer Broyhill
(Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Iris Burruss
(Little Inez),
Lindsay Nicole Chambers
(Penny Pingleton, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Charlotte Crossley
(Motormouth Maybelle),
Michael Cunio
(Corny Collins, Principal, Harriman F. Spritzer, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Steven Cutts
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Scott Davidson
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Katie Donohue
(Amber Von Tussle),
J.P. Dougherty
(Edna Turnblad, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard, Wilbur Turnblad),
Michelle Dowdy
(Tracy Turnblad),
Shannon Durig
(Tracy Turnblad),
Brooke Engen
(Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron, Amber Von Tussle),
Annie Funke
(Tracy Turnblad),
Leslie Goddard
(Penny Pingleton),
Danielle Lee Greaves
(Gym Teacher, Matron, One of The Dynamites),
Julie Halston
(Velma Von Tussle),
Blake Hammond
(Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard, Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad),
Tyler Hanes
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins, Mr. Pinky, Principal, Harriman F. Spritzer, Guard),
Curt Hansen
(Link Larkin),
Carla J. Hargrove
(Motormouth Maybelle, Little Inez),
Van Hughes
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Lisa Jolley
(Velma Von Tussle),
Michelle Kittrell
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton),
Lauren Kling
(Penny Pingleton),
Serge Kushnier
(Link Larkin),
Liz Larsen
(Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Lori Eve Marinacci
(Tracy Turnblad),
Kasey Marino
(Corny Collins),
John Jeffrey Martin
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Leslie McDonel
(Amber Von Tussle, Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Kevin Meaney
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad),
Matthew S. Morgan
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Kenny Morris
(Principal, Mr. Pinky, Harriman F. Spritzer),
Susan Mosher
(Velma Von Tussle),
Rusty Mowery
(Corny Collins),
Rashad Naylor
(One of The Dynamites, Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Hayley Podschun
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton),
Jacqui Polk
(Penny Pingleton),
Nicole Powell
(One of The Dynamites),
Andrew Rannells
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Terita R. Redd
(One of The Dynamites, Motormouth Maybelle),
Travis Robertson
(Seaweed J. Stubbs, One of The Dynamites),
Arbender J. Robinson
(Seaweed J. Stubbs),
Daniel Robinson
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Robbie Roby
(Corny Collins, Harriman F. Spritzer, Guard, Mr. Pinky, Principal),
Ed Romanoff
(Edna Turnblad, Wilbur Turnblad, Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Jackie Seiden
(Amber Von Tussle),
Peter Matthew Smith
(Harriman F. Spritzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky, Guard),
Brooke Tansley
(Amber Von Tussle, Penny Pingleton, One of The Dynamites),
Lindsay Thomas
(Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Donna Vivino
(Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle, Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron),
Anne Warren
(Amber Von Tussle),
Bryan West
(Link Larkin, Corny Collins),
Tommar Wilson
(Seaweed J. Stubbs, One of The Dynamites) and
Candice Marie Woods
(Little Inez)
music by
Marc Shaiman
; lyrics by
Marc Shaiman
and
Scott Wittman
Act 1
Sung By
Good Morning Baltimore
Tracy Turnblad and Company
The Nicest Kids in Town
Amber Von Tussle, Brad, Brenda, Corny Collins, Fender, IQ, Link Larkin, Lou Ann and Shelly
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
Amber Von Tussle, Edna Turnblad, Penny Pingleton, Prudy Pingleton, Tracy Turnblad and Velma Von Tussle
I Can Hear the Bells
Tracy Turnblad
(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs
Amber Von Tussle, Brad, Brenda, Fender, IQ, Link Larkin, Lou Ann, Shelly and Velma Von Tussle
The Madison
Corny Collins
The Nicest Kids in Town
(Reprise)
Amber Von Tussle, Brad, Brenda, Corny Collins, Fender, IQ, Link Larkin, Lou Ann and Shelly
It Takes Two
Link Larkin and Tracy Turnblad
Welcome to the '60s
Tracy Turnblad, Edna Turnblad and The Dynamites, and Company
Run and Tell That
Seaweed J. Stubbs, Little Inez and Company
Big, Blonde & Beautiful
Company
The Big Dollhouse
Amber Von Tussle, Edna Turnblad, Matron, Motormouth Maybelle, Penny Pingleton, Tracy Turnblad, Velma Von Tussle and Women
Act 2
Sung By
Good Morning Baltimore
(Reprise)
Tracy Turnblad
Timeless to Me
Edna Turnblad and Wilbur Turnblad
Without Love
Link Larkin, Penny Pingleton, Seaweed J. Stubbs and Tracy Turnblad
I Know Where I've Been
Motormouth Maybelle and Company
Hairspray
Corny Collins and Council Members
Cooties
Amber Von Tussle and and Council Members
You Can't Stop the Beat
Edna Turnblad, Link Larkin, Motormouth Maybelle, Penny Pingleton, Seaweed J. Stubbs, Tracy Turnblad and Wilbur Turnblad
Tony Award®
Best Musical
2003 Winner ; Produced in association with
Clear Channel Entertainment
,
Allan S. Gordon
,
Élan V. McAllister
,
Dede Harris
,
Kardana-Swinsky Productions
,
John Osher
and
Bonnie Osher
Produced by
Margo Lion
,
Adam Epstein
,
The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
,
James D. Stern
,
Douglas L. Meyer
,
Rick Steiner
,
Frederic H. Mayerson
,
SEL
,
GFO
and
New Line Cinema
Best Book of a Musical
2003 Winner
Book by
Mark O'Donnell
and
Thomas Meehan
Best Original Score
2003 Winner
Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
and
Marc Shaiman
Music by
Marc Shaiman
Best Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Harvey Fierstein
Best Actress in a Musical
2003 Winner
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Dick Latessa
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Nominee
Corey Reynolds
Best Scenic Design
2003 Nominee
Scenic Design by
David Rockwell
Best Costume Design
2003 Winner
Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
Best Lighting Design
2003 Nominee
Lighting Design by
Kenneth Posner
Best Choreography
2003 Nominee
Choreographed by
Jerry Mitchell
Best Direction of a Musical
2003 Winner
Directed by
Jack O'Brien
Best Orchestrations
2003 Nominee
Music orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Musical
2003 Winner
Produced by
Margo Lion
,
Adam Epstein
,
The Baruch-Viertel-Routh-Frankel Group
,
James D. Stern
,
Douglas L. Meyer
,
Rick Steiner
,
Frederic H. Mayerson
,
SEL
,
GFO
and
New Line Cinema
; Produced in association with
Clear Channel Entertainment
,
Allan S. Gordon
,
Élan V. McAllister
,
Dede Harris
,
Kardana-Swinsky Productions
,
John Osher
and
Bonnie Osher
Outstanding Book of a Musical
2003 Winner
Book by
Mark O'Donnell
and
Thomas Meehan
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Harvey Fierstein
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
2003 Winner
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Winner
Dick Latessa
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
2003 Nominee
Corey Reynolds
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
2003 Nominee
Kerry Butler
Oustanding Choreography
2003 Nominee
Choreographed by
Jerry Mitchell
Outstanding Director of a Musical
2003 Winner
Directed by
Jack O'Brien
Outstanding Orchestrations
2003 Winner
Music orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler
Outstanding Lyrics
2003 Winner
Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
and
Marc Shaiman
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
2003 Nominee
Scenic Design by
David Rockwell
Outstanding Music
2003 Winner
Music by
Marc Shaiman
Outstanding Costume Design
2003 Winner
Costume Design by
William Ivey Long
Theatre World
Award
2003 Recipient
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Jackie Hoffman
Season:
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
2002-03
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Hairspray Statistics
2008-09 Season
2007-08 Season
2006-07 Season
2005-06 Season
2004-05 Season
2003-04 Season
2002-03 Season
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ATTENDANCE
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