“So much fun… pure energy… must-see… Dean’s List ‘A'” Dean Richards, WGN-TV & Radio
“Infectious beat… Broadway-size spectacle… worth the trip? Absolutely” Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“Larger-than-life… an engine of motion… highly recommended” Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
Tracy Turnblad is a plus-size teen with plus-size hair, and she has one big plus-size dream – to dance her way onto Baltimore’s smash hit TV show, “The Corny Collins Show.” Every day after school, she and best friend Penny bee-line home to watch the cool kids shake the rafters to the hottest tunes on Collins’ program.
When a dance slot opens on the show, Tracy gets help from her friend Seaweed, who puts enough groove in her step to win that dream role – and life is never the same again. But Tracy doesn’t rest on her stardom, instead she uses her new celebrity to racially integrate the TV show and change the lives of Baltimore folks forever.
Based on the John Waters hit movie, Hairspray is a high-octane ride with thrilling choreography, rockin’ tunes and explosively colorful costumes – plus some really cool hairdos. More importantly, under all the glitz, Hairspray reminds us of the importance of individuality and the acceptance of one another: a wonderful message to share with everyone.
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BROADWAY MERCHANDISE
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SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
There will be two certified sign interpreters translating all dialogue and lyrics into American Sign Language at Hairspray on Thursday, February 18 at 7 p.m. To reserve your tickets, call 630.896.6666 or email boxoffice@paramountarts.com with subject line: Sign Interpreted Performance.
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Meet the Team
Cast
Amelia Jo Parish
Tracy Turnblad
making Paramount Theatre debut
Michael Kingston
Edna Turnblad
previously in Cinderella, Hairspray, and Groundhog Day
E. Faye Butler *
Motormouth Maybelle
making Paramount Theatre debut
Devin DeSantis *
Corny Collins
previously in Into the Woods, Kinky Boots, The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, Les Misérables and The Who’s Tommy
Gilbert Domally *
Seaweed J. Stubbs
previously in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, The Little Mermaid, Jesus Christ Superstar, Elf and Cabaret
Michael Ehlers *
Wilber Turnblad
previously in Legally Blonde, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, Newsies, and Rock of Ages
Landree Fleming *
Penny Pingleton
previously in Hairspray
Henry McGinniss *
Link Larkin
making Paramount Theatre debut
Samantha Pauly *
Amber Von Tussle
previously in Hairspray
Heather Townsend *
Velma Von Tussle
making Paramount Theatre debut
Ariana Burks
Little Inez
Previously in Hairspray.
David Davis
Stooie
making Paramount Theatre debut
Annie Jo Ermel
Tammy, u/s Penny Pingleton
making Paramount Theatre debut
Adam Fane *
IQ, u/s Link Larkin
previously in Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, The Producers, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Mary Poppins
Megan E. Farley *
Brenda, u/s Female Authority Figure
Allyson Graves *
Lou Ann/Ensemble
previously in The Wizard of Oz, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Hairspray, Oklahoma! and Mary Poppins
Allie Jae
Kamilah, Dynamite
making Paramount Theatre debut
Danielle Jackman
Lorraine, Ensemble, u/s Dynamites, u/s Little Inez
making Paramount Theatre debut
Alex John Johnson
Sketch
making Paramount Theatre debut
Reneisha J Jenkins *
Shayna, Dynamite, u/s Motormouth Maybelle
making Paramount Theatre debut
George Keating *
Male Authority Figure, u/s Edna Turnblad, u/s Wilbur Turnblad
previously in Beauty and the Beast, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, Les Misérables, Cats and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
James Lee *
Fender, u/s Male Authority Figure, u/s Corny Collins
previously in My Fair Lady
Mallory Maedke
Cindy, u/s Tracy Turnblad
previously in Hairspray, Mamma Mia! and The Little Mermaid
Ericka Mac *
Female Authority Figure, u/s Velma Von Tussle, Dance Captain
previously in CATS
John Marshall Jr.
Brad
making Paramount Theatre debut
Brian A. Nelson Jr.
Thad
Paramount Theatre debut
Mollyanne Nunn
Shelley, u/s Amber Von Tussle
making Paramount Theatre debut
Jaymes Osborne
Gilbert, u/s Seaweed J. Stubbs
making Paramount Theatre debut
Carlita Victoria *
Judine, Dynamite
making Paramount Theatre debut
Phil Young
Duane
Paramount Theatre Debut
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)