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Hairspray

Russell Hill Rogers Theater

July 18

- August 17, 2025

Hairspray is a vibrant and energetic musical set in the 1960s that follows Tracy Turnblad, a plucky teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair. Tracy’s passion for dancing leads her to audition for “The Corny Collins Show,” a popular local TV dance program. Despite societal pressures and her plus-sized figure, she wins a spot on the show, becoming an overnight sensation with her infectious optimism in “Good Morning Baltimore.” The musical addresses themes of acceptance, diversity, and social justice, all wrapped up in catchy tunes such as the show-stopping “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and the empowering “Welcome to the 60’s.” With its high-energy dance numbers and memorable songs, Hairspray is a feel-good musical with a meaningful message about fighting prejudice and championing inclusivity.

MUSIC BY

MARC SHAIMAN

LYRICS BY

MARC SHAIMAN and SCOTT WITTMAN

BOOK BY

THOMAS MEEHAN and MARK O’DONNELL

BASED ON

the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTED BY

Deonté L. Warren

MUSIC DIRECTION BY

Jaime Ramirez

CHOREOGRAPHY BY

Jeremiah Jordan

The creative team includes DEONTÉ L. WARREN as Director, ISIDRO MEDINA as Assistant Director, JAIME RAMIREZ as Music Director, JEREMIAH JORDAN as Choreographer, SIRENA RAYANN as Stage Manager, ABBY PARRISH as Assistant Stage Manager, CAM KENEFICK as 2nd Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager, JOSILIN BRIETZKE as Deck Chief, RACHAEL LORENZETTI as Costume Designer, JOEY RIOS as Assistant Costume Designer, CHRISTOPHER MUÑOZ as Lead stitcher, LEE MARSHALL as Wig & Makeup Designer, BRANDILYNN STILLWELL as Assistant Wig & Makeup Designer, MACKENZIE MULLIGAN as Lighting Designer, JAVIER SANCHEZ as Scenic Designer, TAYLOR BAXTER-KUHLMEY as Props Designer, MEREDITH SHUMAN as Sound Designer, and NICK LAWSON as Intimacy Coordinator & Fight Choreographer.

Cast

The cast includes SAMI SERRANO as Tracy Turnblad, CHRISTOPHER STEINMETZ as Edna Turnblad, CLARISSA CORTEZ as Penny Pingleton, MARY LANTZ as Amber Von Tussle, JOSEPH SCHINDLER as Link Larkin, JAXSON COLEY as Seaweed J. Stubbs, JOSEPH SCHUSTER as Corny Collins, MELISSA BARRERA GONZALEZ as Velma Von Tussle, EVONNE NATHANIEL as Motormouth Maybelle, RAY SEAMS as Wilbur Turnblad, JADA JONES as Little Inez, HEATHER HOOTEN as Female Authority Figure / Ensemble, JHALENA SULCER as The Dynamites / Ensemble, JAYLA MARIAH BALL as The Dynamites / Ensemble, JULI POPE as The Dynamites / Ensemble, JAMES FRAZIER as Male Authority Figure, BOBBY TSCHOEPE as Council Members / Ensemble, CAROLINE DAVENPORT as Council Members / Ensemble, ZACH FEENEY as Council Members / Ensemble, JESSE BEERE as Council Members / Ensemble, D’LANI EVINS as Council Members / Ensemble, JUSTIN CHAPPELL as Council Members / Ensemble, LAUREN CAMPION as Council Members / Ensemble, GRACE FEATHERSTON as Council Members / Ensemble, WILLIAM “DJ” BROWN as Ensemble, CHRIS NOBLES as Ensemble, SHANNON SIONNA as Ensemble, AMIYAH ONEY as Ensemble.