Grab your teasing comb and rat that hair as high as you can
and you still won’t be able to match the new heights that Drayton Entertainment
has achieved with their production of HAIRSPRAY THE BROADWAY
MUSICAL. This is one show you will not want to miss!
From The Screen to The Stage
We have watched the story of HAIRSPRAY on the screen with 3
different ensembles. The first being the
original 1988 John Waters Film
starring Ricki Lake, the 2007 film
remake of the Broadway version of Hairspray and last year the televised Hairspray Live! This weekend we
had the opportunity to see Hairspray The
Broadway Musical on stage in Cambridge Ontario at the newly named Hamilton
Family Theatre (best known to Drayton fans as the Dunfield Theatre before its
recent name change). We were delighted that
the stage had been transformed to the 1960’s television studio where the CORNY
COLLINS SHOW gave Tracy Turnblad her big break.
For those not familiar with the story of Hairspray, it’s about a young
Baltimore girl that wanted to be on a television dance show but the social
norms of that day and age made it a challenge for her. Soon she learns that there are lots of other
barriers that her and her friends must overcome, and she is just the gal to
lead the charge. While this is set in
the 1960’s the themes of body image, ageism and racial discrimination highlighted
in this show are still issues we deal with in today’s society. Even though these are serious topics, the
positive energy, catchy songs and comedic wit throughout Hairspray The Broadway
Musical keeps the audience enthralled in the show from the moment it begins to
the last dance scene at the very end. There
was even a moment when everyone in theatre cracked up including the actors playing
Edna and Wilbur during their song and dance number. We think it is wonderful that this sensational
show is right here in our region giving everyone a chance to taste a bit of Broadway
in our own backyard.
Get Your Tickets
Now is the time to grab your tickets before they are gone! This
show runs until April 8, 2018 and with many shows already listing “limited
amount of tickets available” it is best to get your tickets right away.
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