Hairspray

The Strollers, the Community Theater in Residence at The Burgdorff Center For the Performing Arts in Maplewood, presents the musical Hairspray. With a book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan and Music ad Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, the musical is based on the film by John Waters. Hairspray tells the story of plump teenager, Tracy Turnbad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins show, a local TV dance program. When she wins a role on the show, she becomes an overnight celebrity, and meets a colorful array of characters. Tracy then launches a campaign to integrate the show. The musical is a commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960’s. The production runs May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, &16 at 8PM and May 3 &10 at 2PM Tickets are $25 for Adults, $20 for Students/Seniors and can be purchased at the Stroller website, www.thestrollers.org or by calling 973-761-8453. All performances are at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. For further information visit the above mentioned website or email them at thestrollers@gmail.com.