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The tour will visit 45 cities in the 2023-24 touring season.

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, kicked off its third touring season last night in Ottawa, Ontario at the National Arts Centre through Sunday, November 19. This new Non-Equity, North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will visit 45 cities in the 2023-24 touring season including premiere engagements in Calgary, AB; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Edmonton, ALB; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; Vancouver, BC and many more. The season will also feature return engagements in Boston, MA; San Antonio, TX; and St. Louis, MO, among others. 

See new photos below!   In the first two seasons of touring, HAIRSPRAY played in 118 cities, reaching 44 states and the District of Columbia. More than 886,000 audience members have experienced the “must-see production” (Spectrum News 1 Milwaukee) that is “as buoyant as its bouffants” (Boston Globe), full of “humor, heart and unstoppable energy” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) and quite simply, “Marvelous - and nearly miraculous” (Omaha World-Herald).   The cast is led by Greg Kalafatas as Edna Turnblad, Caroline Eiseman as Tracy Turnblad and Deidre Lang as Motormouth Maybelle. Joining them are Josiah Rogers as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Skyler Shields as Link Larkin, Ralph Prentice Daniel as Wilbur Turnblad, Andrew Scoggin as Corny Collins, Caroline Portner as Amber Von Tussle, Sarah Hayes as Velma Von Tussle, Scarlett Jacques as Penny Pingleton and Kaila Symone Crowder as Little Inez. Micah Sauvageau is Male Authority Figure, and Emmanuelle Zeesman is Female Authority Figure.   The ensemble consists of Abigail Bensman, Connor Buonaccorsi, Ashia Collins, Joshua James Crawford, Scoob Decker, Craig First, Audrey Taylor Floyd, Gavin Guthrie, Alyssa Jacqueline, Leiah Lewis, Christy Oberndorf, Kynnedi Moryaé Porter, Caroline Purdy, Kalab Quinn, Josiah Thomas Randolph, Amy Rodriguez, Scott Silagy, Cara Torchia, Lilliannie Arie Urgent, James Douglas Vinson and Gabriel Yarborough.   “It’s a brand-new world we find ourselves in today, and HAIRSPRAY is even more relevant than twenty years ago when it first burst onto the scene. With a whole new generation of wildly talented kids across the board, we cannot wait to raise the various roofs once more with dance, joy, music, and that glorious, famous, energy-packed score!” shared Director Jack O’Brien.   Choreographer Jerry Mitchell added, “HAIRSPRAY has always been about all of us dancing together! I am thrilled to welcome this NEW company of amazing #FULLOUT talents to lead the way as we dance across America with a message of inclusion and hope because ‘You really Can’t Stop the Beat!’”   HAIRSPRAY is the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times).   HAIRSPRAY is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who served as a creative consultant on the musical comedy. It features a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan. HAIRSPRAY features an original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.   Additional creative team for HAIRSPRAY includes Tour Director Matt Lenz, Tour Choreographer Robbie Roby, Set Designer David Rockwell, Lighting Designer Kenneth Posner, Tour Lighting Designer Paul Miller, Costume Designer William Ivey Long, Hair and Wig Designers Paul Huntley and Bernie Ardia, Sound Designer Shannon Slaton, Music Supervisor Keith Thompson and Casting by Prather Productions.   HAIRSPRAY premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater in June 2002. The show was a smash hit when it transferred to Broadway, winning eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and became the longest-running musical to play the Neil Simon Theater, running 2,642 performances from July 18, 2002, until January 4, 2009. It is the 22nd longest running show in Broadway history.  

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New Casting and Cities Announced for Hairspray Tour

The tour plans to hit 45 cities in the coming year.

Producers of the North American tour of Hairspray , which is now in its third year, have announced new casting and a long list of tour stops for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

The tour will visit 45 cities including engagements in Calgary, Alberta; Charlotte, North Carolina; Cleveland; Dallas; Denver; Edmonton, Alberta; Houston; Nashville, Tennessee; Ottawa, Ontario; and Vancouver, British Columbia. The next stop is Ft. Myers, Florida (September 22-October 28). You can see a complete list of cities here .

The cast will be led by Greg Kalafatas as Edna Turnblad, Caroline Eiseman as Tracy Turnblad and Deidre Lang as Motormouth Maybelle. Joining them are Josiah Rogers as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Skyler Shields as Link Larkin, Ralph Prentice Daniel as Wilbur Turnblad, Andrew Scoggin as Corny Collins, Caroline Portner as Amber Von Tussle, Sarah Hayes as Velma Von Tussle, Scarlett Jacques as Penny Pingleton, and Kaila Symone Crowder as Little Inez. Micah Sauvageau is Male Authority Figure, and Emmanuelle Zeesman is Female Authority Figure.

The ensemble consists of Abigail Bensman, Connor Buonaccorsi, Ashia Collins, Joshua James Crawford, Scoob Decker, Craig First, Audrey Taylor Floyd, Gavin Guthrie, Alyssa Jacqueline, Leiah Lewis, Christy Oberndorf, Kynnedi Moryaé Porter, Caroline Purdy, Kalab Quinn, Josiah Thomas Randolph, Amy Rodriguez, Sage, Scott Silagy, Cara Torchia, Lilliannie Arie Urgent, and James Douglas Vinson.

Hairspray is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who served as a creative consultant on the musical comedy. It features a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Hairspray features an original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

This touring production is helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell. The tour director is Matt Lenz, with tour choreographer Robbie Roby. The creative team features set designer David Rockwell, lighting designer Kenneth Posner, tour lighting designer Paul Miller, costume designer William Ivey Long, and sound designer Shannon Slaton. Hair and wig design is by Paul Huntley, Richard Mawbey, and Bernie Ardia. Keith Thompson is the music supervisor.

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HAIRSPRAY UK TOUR

  the big, bold and beautiful musical – hairspray is back on tour .

 Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton ( Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family ) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Making her directorial debut is Hairspray royalty Brenda Edwards ( Hairspray, We Will Rock You ) who will bring new energy from behind the scenes. 

Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning 8 Tony Awards. The production went on to win 4 Olivier awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide. This feel-good classic is back. 

Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, Welcome to the 60s , You Can’t Stop the Beat , Good Morning Baltimore and many more. Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and inspiring musical for all! 

Join big hearted Tracy Turnblad and her new friends the spirited Seaweed and his sister Little Inez, heartthrob Link Larkin and the resolute Motormouth Maybelle as they strive to change the world. Hairspray has wowed audiences in The West End and on Broadway and still packs a punch with its message of tolerance and the fight against racial discrimination. 

This fun-filled show is bursting with show-stopping numbers and dizzying dance routines, come and join the beat because just to sit still would be a crime! 

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Hairspray UK Tour

Hairspray tour announces casting and further dates.

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Exclusive: A large portion of the casting and additional dates have been revealed for Hairspray the Musical, which will open on tour in Manchester at the Palace Theatre on 16 July 2024 and run through to April 2025.

Hairspray  alum Brenda Edwards ( We Will Rock You ) will make her directorial debut for the new mounting. Edwards, who has played the role of “Motormouth Maybelle” during three previous tours of Hairspray  will co-direct alongside Paul Kerryson ( Chicago ), with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new artistic director Drew McOnie ( In the Heights ) serving as choreographer.

The cast will feature Neil Hurst (Edna Turnblad), Joanne Clifton and Gina Murray (Velma Von Tussle – with Murray performing the role from 16 July to 7 September only), Michelle Ndegwa (Motormouth Maybelle), Soloman Davy (Link Larkin), Declan Egan (Corny Collins), Alexandra Emmerson-Kirby (making her professional debut as Tracy Turnblad), Katlo (Little Inez), Reece Richards (Seaweed) and Allana Taylor (Amber Von Tussle).

Ndegwa obtained the role after being selected from more than 3000 people who applied to the open auditions in November last year.

The ensemble includes Ben Anderson, Grace Anyiam, Nina Bell, Joseph Bristow, Vanessa Dumatey, Rebecca French, Stuart Hickey, Jaiden Lodge, Olly Manley, Sasha Monique, Jacob Smith and Issy Wilman. Further casting will be announced soon.

Hairspray , penned by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, is set in 1962 in a racially-segregated Baltimore, Maryland. It follows teenager Tracy Turnblad, who dreams about dancing on The Corny Collins Show . The score features such standards as “ Welcome To The 60s”, “You Can’t Stop The Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore”.

The creative team for the new tour includes set and costume designer Takis, lighting designer Philip Gladwell, sound designer Ben Harrison, musical supervisor and arranger Ben Atkinson, musical director and supervisor Richard Atkinson, video designer George Reeve and resident director Juliet Gough. Casting is by Grindrod Burton.

Produced by Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Laurence Myers,  Hairspray  will launch the tour at Manchester’s Palace Theatre (16 to 27 July), before heading to the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff (29 July to 3 August), Canterbury’s Marlowe (6 to 10 August), Cheltenham Everyman (13 to 17 August), Liverpool Empire (19 to 24 August), Belfast’s Grand Opera House (26 to 31 August), Milton Keynes Theatre (2 to 7 September), Southend Cliffs Pavilion (9 to 14 September), Birmingham Hippodrome (16 to 21 September), Curve Leicester (23 to 28 September), Theatre Royal Brighton (30 September to 5 October), Edinburgh Playhouse (7 to 12 October), Sheffield Lyceum Theatre (14 to 19 October), New Wimbledon Theatre (21 to 26 October), York Grand Opera House (28 October to 2 November), Nottingham Theatre Royal (4 to 9 November), Newcastle Theatre Royal (11 to 16 November), Hull New Theatre (18 to 23 November), and Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre (25 to 30 November).

Into 2025, the show will visit Southampton Mayflower (6 to 11 January), Hall for Cornwall (13 to 18 January), His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (20 to 25 January), Glasgow’s Kings Theatre (27 January to 1 February 2024), Wolverhampton Grand (3 to 8 February), Norwich Theatre (10 to 15 February), Aylesbury Waterside (17 to 22 February), Bristol Hippodrome (24 February to 1 March), Woking New Victoria (31 March to 5 April), Venue Cymru (7 to 12 April) and Sunderland Empire (14 to 19 April).

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• Producer: Prather Productions
• Music: Marc Shaiman
• Lyrics: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
• Book: Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
• Director: Jack O’Brien
• Tour Director: Matt Lenz
• Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
• Tour Choreographer: Robbie Roby
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• Set Design: David Rockwell
• Costume Design: William Ivey Long
• Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner
• Tour Lighting Design: Paul Miller
• Sound Design: Shannon Slaton
• Wig & Hair Design: Paul Huntley & Bernie Ardia
• Music Supervisor: Keith Thompson
• Casting: Prather Productions
• Booking Company: Broadway Booking Office
• Press Representative: Kent McIngvale & Company

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

GREG KALAFATAS  ( Edna Turnblad ). Greg is beyond excited to be touring the country performing a dream role in this dream of a show! A native of Massachusetts, Greg has had the privilege to travel around the country and the world, performing on land and the high seas. Previous national tours include:  Something Rotten  (Nostradamus),  Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story  (The Big Bopper), and  The Drowsy Chaperone . Endless thanks to family, friends and the entire  Hairspray  team for making this dream come true. gregkalafatas.com/@gregkala

CAROLINE EISEMAN   (Tracy Turnblad) . Caroline is honored to be back on the road with  Hairspray  and in Tracy’s shoes! Regional: The Muny, Stages St. Louis, Studio Tenn. Proud Belmont University Musical Theatre Alum. Love and gratitude to the Hairspray team, Eddie and Take 3 Talent, BUMT, and her incredible family and support system. This dream wouldn’t be possible without them! For Patti and Rick, always. @caroline.eiseman

DEIDRE LANG   (Motormouth Maybelle)  Originally from New Jersey, but now based in Las Vegas, Deidre has had an extensive career performing on Broadway and TV. She was originally a Dynamite in the first national tour! Her Broadway credits include  Ragtime ,  The Lion King  and  Tommy . National Tours:  The Lion King ,  Tommy ,  School of Rock  and The Australian tour of  Smokey Joe’s Cafe . Regional credits:  Dreamgirls ,  Ain’t Misbehavin , and  The Lion King  and  Rock of Ages  in Las Vegas. She was also an original FlyGirl on Fox TV’S  In Living Color .  Deidre dedicates this performance to her daughters, Tyler and Jordan. Let’s Go!

JOSIAH ROGERS  ( Seaweed J. Stubbs).  originally from Cleveland, OH, found his love for performing at 21 when he was accepted into Up With People, and traveled the world performing. He went on to study music and traveled across the U.S., Japan and Europe with The Young Americans College. He’s excited to bring his contagious energy everywhere he goes! He thanks everyone who helped him get to where he is now and is forever grateful for this opportunity. “Performing is what I do! It makes me feel Alive!” IG: @therealjosiahrogers/ TikTok @therealjosiahrogers

SKYLER SHIELDS  (Link Larkin)  is thrilled to be returning to Baltimore as the ever sparklin’ Sir Link Larkin! Selected credits include Riff in  West Side Story  (Florida Rep), Double J/Tony Cover in  Saturday Night Fever  (Royal Caribbean) and Conrad Birdie in  Bye, Bye, Birdie  (The Palace Theater). A huge thank you to Brian K. Herrick and HKA through whom all things are possible and to my friends and family for their love and support! Special thanks EG & KF. @skylercshields

RALPH PRENTICE DANIEL  (Wilbur Turnblad)  is thrilled to return to the national tour of  Hairspray .  Prior to  Hairspray,  Ralph was living in Beijing China where he was a part of the opening cast of Universal Studios Beijing.  Regional credits:  Oliver  (Fagan)  Mary Poppins  (George Banks),  Footloose  (Rev. Shaw) St. Luke’s Theatre;  Assassins  (Guiteau),  It Shoulda’ Been You  (Albert) The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol;  Tuck Everlasting  (Man in Yellow),  Elf  (Walter Hobbs),  Newsies  (Pulitzer) Orlando Repertory Theatre.  Many thanks to friends, family, and Brian at The Hell’s Kitchen Agency.  Follow me on Instagram @rprenticed

ANDREW SCOGGIN  (Corny Collins)  is thrilled to bring that Baltimore sound to  Hairspray ! National Tour:  Annie  (Bert Healy, Rooster understudy). Cruise:  Grease  (Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel). Regional:  Ragtime ,  Evita ,  Three Musketeers  (PA Shakes),  Annie ,  I Love A Piano  (Maples Rep),  Rock of Ages  (Theater Workshop of Nantucket),  A Bronx Tale  and  Mamma Mia!  (Prather Productions). Andrew is from Philadelphia and a graduate of DeSales University. Andrew would like to thank Brian, and the Hell’s Kitchen Agency team for all of their support. All of my love to Elizabeth. MDCBP @scoggsmagoggs

CAROLINE PORTNER  (Amber Von Tussle)  is so excited to be making her national tour debut with Hairspray ! Off Broadway:  Friends, The Musical Parody  (Jerry Orbach Theater). Regional:  Mamma Mia!  (Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse),  White Christmas  (Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse),  Amadeus  (Syracuse Stage),  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast  (Syracuse Stage),  Echoes in the Garden  (Chain Theatre),  What a Wonderful World  (Timberlake Playhouse). BFA Syracuse University. For Mom, Dad, Chelsea and Olivia. IG: @carolineportner.

SARAH HAYES  (Velma Von Tussle)  is beyond thrilled to be making her national tour debut in  Hairspray ! Favorite regional credits:  Moon Over Buffalo  (Charlotte Hay),  White Christmas  (Martha Watson),  We Will Rock You  (Killer Queen),  Rocky Horror Show  (Riff Raff),  Oliver!  (Nancy) and  Julius Caesar  (Cassius). Many thanks to her incredible family and friends for being a constant source of strength, laughter and dog videos!

SCARLETT JACQUES  ( Penny Pingleton ) is a proud New Zealander, thrilled to be making her US professional debut! Professional Theatre (NZ) credits include:  Billy Elliot  (Margaret Gormley) and  Annie  (Kate). Other significant credits include  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast  (Belle),  Frozen JR – NZ premiere (Anna),  The Sound of Music  (Maria). Huge thank you to Broadway Dreams, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Cherie Moore and everyone who has supported and believed in me. Much love to Mum and Devan. @scarlettjacques

KAILA SYMONE CROWDER   (Little Inez/Dynamite Understudy)  originates from Monroe, North Carolina. She’s a proud alum of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, “Aggie Pride”! Performing is my “woosah” moment from life. I strive to be great within each aspect of my craft, but not perfect. I just love sharing the gift that God gave me! Recent credits include; Legoland: New York Resorts as a (Dancer/Tumbler).

MICAH SAUVAGEAU   (Harriman F. Spritzer, Mr. Pinky, Principal, Guard/Edna and Wilbur Understudy) . An Alaska native originally from Chugiak. Thrilled to be returning for another season of  Hairspray ! Credits:  The Mystery of Edwin Drood  (Chairman),  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast  (Cogsworth),  Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens  (Booby),  Guys and Dolls  (Nicely Nicely). Thank you to the cast, crew, creatives, production team, and the audience for bringing joy back to the theater! Instagram: @taletreading

EMMANUELLE ZEESMAN   (Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher, Matron, Velma Von Tussle Understudy)  is a proud Canadian and is tickled pink to bring this magical show home! National Tours/ Off-Broadway: DuMaurier in  Finding Neverland , Aunt Em/Wicked Witch understudy in  The Wizard of Oz , Adelaide in  Guys and Dolls , Fosca in  Passion , five seasons with Symphony Orchestras across four continents and Mrs. Johnstone in  Blood Brothers  (CCC Best Actress Award). Thanks to the creative and casting teams! Love to my Canadian, American and Mexican families! @emmanuellezeesman

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• Intermissions : 1
• Age Recommendation : 8+
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Hairspray  is the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” “It Takes Two,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and incorporating “Ladies Choice” from the musical film adaption,  Hairspray  is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times).

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Initial cast announced for UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray

Initial casting has been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray.

Neil Hurst takes to the stage as Edna Turnblad. His theatre credits include The Full Monty (national tour) and Early Doors Live (UK arena tour).

Joining him onstage as Velma Von Tussle will be Gina Murray until September 9 with Strictly’s Joanne Clifton (who was recently seen playing Princess Fiona in the UK tour of Shrek ) taking on the role for the remainder of the shows.

Breakout star Solomon Davy will star as heart-throb Link Larkin following his professional and West End debut as Kenickie in Grease. His other credits include Prince Charming in Cinderella and Christian in Clueless The Musical .

The lead role of Tracy Turnblad will be performed by Alexandra Emmerson-Kirby in her professional debut.

Other names taking to the stage are Michelle Ndegwa (Motormouth Maybelle), Declan Egan (Corny Collins), Katlo (Little Inez), Reece Richards as Seaweed and Allana Taylor as Amber von Tussle.

The production will be directed by Brenda Edwards ( Loose Women, We Will Rock You) who previously played Motormouth Maybelle. She will direct alongside Paul Kerryson.

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