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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
Change is in the air! Hairspray, the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly show filled to the brim with laughter, romance, and catchy tunes. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the lovable plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy transforms from a social outcast into an overnight star. With her newfound power, she must dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the heart of the charming Link Larkin, and work towards integrating the TV network without denting her 'do!
Director: Michael Obertacz
Musical Director: Matt Gittins
Cast:
Christina Ciofani - Tracy Turnblad
Chris Ross - Edna Turnblad
Christopher Sgarlata - Wilbur Turnblad
Penny Averre - Penny Pingleton
Erin Moydell - Prudy Pingleton
Kaleb Pickett - Link Larkin
David Turner - Corny Collins
Anna Villimonovic - Amber Von Tussle
Hannah Armenta - Velma Von Tussle
Timothy Clark - Seaweed J. Stubbs
Josie O'Leary - Little Inez
Neda Spears - Motormouth Maybelle
Jasmine Banes - Dynamite
Symone Bibb - Dynamite
Maria 'Riri' Matthews - Dynamite, u/s Little Inez
Matt Loehrke - Harriman F. Spritzer, u/s Wilber Turnblad
Emily Brady - Tammy (Council Member), u/s Velma Von Tussle
Brady Green - Brad (Council Member)
Colin Snider - Fender (Council Member)
Devon Kress - Brenda (Council Member)
Kai Pennington - Sketch (Council Member)
Maddie Cugini - Shelley (Council Member), u/s Penny Pingleton
Connor Shelton - IQ (Council Member)
Mayela Squires - Lou Ann (Council Member)
Bob Zombar - Ensemble
Katie Blume - Ensemble, u/s Prudy Pingleton
Katie Mounts - Ensemble
Bethany Beckham - Ensemble
Evan Smittle - Ensemble
Nigamanth Sridhar - Ensemble
Kellen Williams - Ensemble
Jade-Marie Gantt - Ensemble
Bryan Currie - Ensemble
Symone Bibb - Ensemble
Gabriel Cummings - Ensemble
Miyani Figueroa - Ensemble
Zoe Frager - Ensemble
Jade-Marie Gantt - Ensemble
Blessing Gee - Ensemble
Amaya Mayes - Ensemble
Michael McHargh - Ensemble, u/s Seaweed J. Stubbs
Tyler Thompson - Ensemble
Kellen Williams - Ensemble
Lou Maloney - Ensemble
Ryleigh McNamee - Ensemble
Rafael Alarcon - Ensemble
Nico Smith - Ensemble
David Farroni - Ensemble
Emily Fisher - Ensemble
Elliot Gates - Ensemble
Edie Echko-Mcgory - Ensemble
Emmett Echko-Mcgory - Ensemble
Lucia Millard - Ensemble
Ana-Marie Muhammad - Ensemble
Kathryn O'Sullivan - Ensemble, u/s Council Kids
Camila Piñero - Ensemble, u/s Amber Von Tussle
Lily Risner - Ensemble
Evan Smittle - Ensemble
J.T. Tan - Ensemble
Constance Wynn - Ensemble
Isaac Bauman - Pit Singer, u/s Corny Collins
Sara Chapman - Pit Singer, u/s Dynamites
Joel Fenstermaker - Pit Singer
Dora Lake - Pit Singer, u/s Motormouth Maybelle
Ava Somich - u/s Tracy Turnblad
Viktor Swan - u/s Edna Turnblad
7:30pm Thursday (12/4 only)
7:30pm Fridays
7:30pm Saturdays
2pm Sundays (No performance 11/23)
Runtime: 2h 30m (includes 15m intermission)
COVID-19 PROCEDURES AS OF JULY 1, 2022
Tickets are emailed to patrons to limit the buildup of traffic in our entryway. Tickets can be presented on a cellphone from a confirmation email or they can be printed at home. For patrons that cannot access either of these options, we will be able to look up your tickets at the Box Office.
Please have your tickets ready and on hand when arriving at the doors of the theatre. Patrons should arrive with their whole group, ready to be seated.
There is a 10-minute intermission for the audience to use the restrooms and head outside to the Sullivan Plaza for fresh air.
Near West Theatre will communicate updates via text messaging and emails. Please be sure to add info@nearwesttheatre.org to your email contacts to make sure you do not miss any important announcements.
MASKING
As of July 1, 2022, Near West Theatre is no longer requiring audience members to wear masks during performances on our mainstage. Masks are still highly recommended and we ask those that are unvaccinated to please mask while in our building. Cloth, surgical, and KN95 masks are all accepted. Surgical masks are available free of charge at the box office.
SEATING
The house will remain at full capacity. Reserved seating is available.
REFUNDS & RESCHEDULING
Anyone who has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or is exhibiting symptoms or feeling ill, is asked to stay home. Arrangements can be made with Near West Theatre for an alternate date or refund.
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Known close contact with a person who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19
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Near West Theatre has endured significant financial loss due to the cancellation of live performances since March of 2020. If able, you are invited to make an additional donation when you purchase your tickets to a show, or you can give here. Your support enables us to keep ticket pricing low for all members of our community.
There are no content advisories listed for this production.
Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102