Set in 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, it tells the story of dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad who has one dream – to dance on The Corny Collins Show. It is an irresistibly feel-good and hilarious production for people of all ages to enjoy. I am thrilled the original Broadway version of Hairspray is finally coming to Australia. Frost also won a Tony Award for his role as one of the originating producers. His instincts were correct as it won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, out of thirteen nominations. He immediately knew this was going to be a hit with Australian audiences, investing heavily to secure the Australian rights and becoming co-producer of the Broadway production. Leading Producer John Frost was fortunate to watch the first workshop reading of the musical in 2001 featuring actors Matthew Morrison and Harvey Fierstein. My wife and kids are as excited as I am about the show, because the film Hairspray is one of our family favourites and now I get to be a part of bringing the show to life onstage for audiences of all ages. The stage is truly my happy place, and the role of Edna Turnblad is a role I have always loved and wanted to play. I am thrilled beyond thrilled to be back on stage in a musical again. Much-loved stage and screen performer Shane Jacobson will star as beloved housewife Edna Turnblad, a role he has dreamed of performing for a long time. Shane Jacobson | Photo by Jeff BusbyĪcclaimed Director Jack O’Brien ( Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell ( Kinky Boots), lead a Broadway creative team to present Hairspray in Australia as originally intended. Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! The nicest kids in town will be here from August 2022 when the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray opens at the Regent Theatre.
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