Theatre Alliance presents ‘Hairspray’

The 1950s are out and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a T.V. network, all without denting her ‘do! The show will be performed at Theatre Alliance and stars Jessie Stewart as Tracy Turnblad, John C Wilson as Link Larkin, and Gray Smith as Edna Turnblad. Season Sponsors: Mike Lewis & Associates, Attorneys at Law and YES! Weekly

Show Sponsors: Lida Calvert Hayes and David Hayes

Who: Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Jamie Lawson

Cast:
Jessie Stewart as Tracey Turnblad, John C Wilson as Link Larkin, Gray Smith as Edna Turnblad, Neil Shepherd as Wilbur Turnblad, Heather Jaynes as Velma Von Tussle, Taylor Bechtold as Amber Von Tussle, Jalik Roberson as Seaweed, and Dee Curry as Motormouth Mabel

When:
Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, at 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m.

Where:
Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance
1047 Northwest Blvd.

HOW MUCH:
$16-$18

Tickets and more information:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4188088