Hairspray Rocks The Historic Dock Street Theatre

Location: Historic Dock Street Theatre
Address: 135 Church Street, Downtown Charleston, SC
Phone: 843.577.7183
Web Site: http://www.charlestonstage.com


In Hairspray, its 1962 - the 50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimores Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion-to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the programs reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her do Only in Hairspray Welcome to the 60s

Hairspray, presented by Charleston Stage, plays September 3-19, 2010 at the Historic Dock Street Theatre (135 Church Street, Downtown Charleston, SC). Book by Mark ODonnell and Thomas Meehan, Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, Music by Marc Shalman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shalman, Directed by Marybeth Clark, Musical Direction by Amanda Wansa, Assistant Musical Direction by Mikey Nagy, Choreography by Lindsey Lamb Archer, Scenic Design by Julian Wiles and Stefanie Christensen, Lighting Design by Julian Wiles, Properties by Michael Christensen, Costumes by Barbara Young, Stage Management by Stefanie Christensen, and Technical Direction by Brian J. Porter. Sponsored by The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation.

Tickets available online 24 hours a day at www.charlestonstage.com. Tickets by phone available Mon-Fri 12:00 Noon-5PM (Also open Sat 12:00 noon-5PM Show Weeks only) by calling (843) 577-7183.