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Hairspray at the Shaftesbury closing early after a terrific two and half years in West End

Thursday, January 28, 2010

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The West End musical, Hairspray, is to close on 28 March 2010 following a successful two and half year run. The feel-good musical is based on a John Waters film and is about a plus-sized girl, Tracy Turnblad, who sets out to prove that dancing is for everyone (it’s simply in her soul) and also wants [...]

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A new cast for Hairspray has been announced

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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The producers of HAIRSPRAY are delighted to announce that PHILL JUPITUS, BELINDA CARLISLE and SHARON D CLARKE will all be joining the cast from Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November. PHILL JUPITUS will star as larger than life heroine Edna Turnblad. Phill is a comedian, broadcaster, writer and actor who has [...]

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New Cast and Performance Schedule for Hairspray

Friday, September 4, 2009

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HAIRSRAY at The Shaftesbury Theatre has been extended until 24 Oct 2010  and the current performance schedule will change in November – There will be Sunday Matinees at 3pm from the 8th Nov 2009  (and no Monday evening performances from the 2nd Nov 2009).   Currently Starring Brian Conley The new cast will start on the 26th October 2009 Phill Jupitus as “Edna Turnblad” and [...]

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Good Morning Baltimore – Hairspray the Musical

Friday, August 14, 2009

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Hairspray the Musical – New Cast and Sunday Shows!

Friday, August 7, 2009

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HAIRSPRAY, the smash hit musical comedy, is now playing in London’s West End. With standing ovations every night and unanimous critical acclaim, the show has broken box office records at the Shaftesbury Theatre! This ‘feel great show’ (Guardian), has recently been awarded Best Musical in the Olivier Awards 2008, the Critics Circle Awards 2008, the [...]

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HAIRSPRAY – New Sunday Matinee Performances Announced!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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It has been announced that Hairspray, London’s happiest, funniest and sunniest show, will be playing 3pm performances on Sundays from 8 November 2009, and is now booking until 24 October 2010! Set in 1960’s Baltimore, the show is based on John Waters’ 1988 movie of the same name. With a book by Marc O’Donnell, the story [...]

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Brian Conley will be New Edna in Hairspray!

Friday, April 17, 2009

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The current star of “Hairspray“, Michael Ball will leave the hit musical on the 25th July and his role of Edna Turnblad (Tracy’s mother) will be taken by Brian Conley from the 27th July 2009. PLEASE NOTE: Michael Ball will be on holiday from the 4th May to the 11th May returning on the 12th May. Although [...]

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Michael Ball Extends Until April 2009!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

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Michael Ball stars as Edna Turnblad, Tracy’s larger than life mother. He has recently announced that he will continue to play the role that won him the title of BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL at this year’s Olivier Awards and What’s on Stage Theatregoers Choice Awards, until April 2009.

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Hairspray Now Booking Until October 2009

Thursday, September 4, 2008

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HAIRSPRAY, the smash hit musical comedy, playing in Shaftesbury Theatre that was “WOS THEATREGOERS CHOICE AWARDS 2008″ has been a great success and therefore management of the theatre has decided to prolong its run until October 2009. Hairspray dominated this year’s theatre award ceremonies, claiming the title of Best Musical in the 2008 Olivier Awards and What’s [...]

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Hairspray The Musical Reviews

Friday, August 29, 2008

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Michael Coveney on Whatsonstage.com (four stars) – “The ecstatic choreography of Jerry Mitchell combines with the delightful, primary-coloured costumes of Broadway veteran William Ivey Long to create a riotous scene at the oversize shop where mother and daughter are kitted out in style and the resident mannequins include a Supremes tribute trio. Director Jack O’Brien [...]

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