Overview
- Newcomer Lexie Martin stars as Tracy Turnblad, selected by Winokur to take on her original role.
- Principal roles feature Ryan O’Connor (Edna), Garrett Clayton (Corny Collins), Jennifer Leigh Warren (Motormouth Maybelle) and Becky Lythgoe (Velma Von Tussle).
- Performances are scheduled at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, with tickets available at 5StarTheatricals.com.
- The creative team includes choreographer Clarice Ordaz, music director Anthony Lucca, lighting designer Brandon Baruch, sound designer Jonathan A. Burke, hair and wig designer Luis Martinez, and prop designer Alex Choate, with Vernon Willet as production stage manager.
- Adapted from John Waters’ film, Hairspray won eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical and performance honors for Winokur and Harvey Fierstein.