Hairspray London announces rescheduled performance dates
Hairspray London is re-scheduling its season dates at the London Coliseum from 1 September 2020 for 10 weeks only.
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Paul Merton joins the cast of Hairspray at the London Coliseum
Paul Merton is to play Wilbur Turnblad alongside Michael Ball who is returning to his Olivier Award-winning role as Edna Turnblad in the revival of Hairspray the musical at the London Coliseum this April.
Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea join Hairspray cast at London Coliseum
Lizzie Bea and Marisha Wallace are to join Michael Ball in the 2020 revival of the musical Hairspray at the London Coliseum.
Michael Ball is back As Edna Turnblad in Hairspray at the London Coliseum
Michael Ball is to return to his Olivier Award-winning role of Edna Turnblad, as Hairspray the musical dances its way into the London Coliseum in April 2020 for a strictly limited season.
BIG INTERVIEW: Brenda Edwards on Hairspray
We speak to Brenda Edwards who plays Motormouth Maybelle in the current tour of Hairspray the musical.
BIG INTERVIEW: Brenda Edwards on Hairspray
We speak to Brenda Edwards who plays Motormouth Maybelle in the current tour of Hairspray the musical. Could you tell us about Motormouth Maybelle and what attracted you to the role? I remember watching the original film and then I went to see the Musical in 2007, on Broadway and 2008, in the West End, I really enjoyed the whole show, but was particularly excited by the Motormouth character. Having a Son and Daughter of my own, I could relate to her nurturing strong protective side where she has to be in charge and then there is the entertaining side, where she plays her music and has fun with everyone, whilst having that serious side lending an ear or a shoulder if needed, but she does have her own opinions on things and doesn’t mind voicing it. Owning her own record shop I think she is the central hub where … Read more
Top 100 Greatest Musicals Poll – Number 10 – Hairspray
Based on the 1988John Waters film of the same name, Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and book by Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnell. The original production was directed by Jack O’Brien and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Hairspray is the story of Tracy Turnblad, a plus-size teen who dreams of dancing on a local networks tv teen show. Tracy becomes a celebrity overnight when she wins a role on the Corny Collins show, and using her celebrity seeks to integrate the show. Hairspray exploded onto Broadway on 15 August 2002 starring Harvey Fierstein where it ran for 2,642 performances closing on January 4, 2009. The show was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards winning eight including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score. When the show opened in London with Michael Ball in the role of Edna it received eleven Olivier … Read more
REVIEW: Hairspray, New Victoria Theatre Woking (UK Tour) ✭✭✭✭✭
Whilst Hairspray has a serious message of integration and understanding, it’s ultimately a musical full of joy and love, and those emotions poured off the stage thanks to this extremely talented cast.
