Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hairspray playing?
Hairspray is playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road or Holborn.
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I want to book a hotel as well as tickets for Hairspray, can you recommend any hotels?
For Theatre-break packages visit www.superbreak.com/hairspray.
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Where can I send letters to the cast?
For members of the West End company, correspondence may be sent to
[NAME]
Shaftesbury Theatre Stage Door
210 Shaftesbury Avenue
London WC2 8DP
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How do I get day seats?
Visit the Theatre box office from 10am on the day of the performance. �25 front row seats are available, limited to 2 per person.
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When is Michael Ball performing until?
Michael Ball is performing until October 2008. Please see the Tickets page for dates when he will not be performing.
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How do I join the Hairspray Facebook Group?
Join Facebook, and search groups for Hairspray - Original London Production - The Shaftesbury Theatre � 2007. Anyone can join!
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How do I get merchandise?
Visit http://www.hairsprayshop.co.uk/ to place an order, or visit the Theatre merchandise shop from 6.30pm � 10.30pm Monday-Wednesday and Friday, and from 2.00pm � 10.30pm Thursday and Saturday
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Where can I find background information on the actors?
Biogs can be found in the cast section of the website.
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Where has Hairspray had productions outside the UK?
Hairspray on Broadway started previewing on 18th July 2002, officially opened on August 15, 2002, and is still running. A Canadian production opened at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Ontario in May 2004 and ran for over 250 performances. A Finnish production also played in Helsinki in 2005. In summer 2007 Hairspray played in Tokyo, Osaka, and Korea. There is also a South Africa production in Johannesburg this autumn.
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Where can I find sheet music for the songs?
The piano/vocal selections are published by Hal Leonard. For more information, please see www.halleonard.com.
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What are the lyrics to the "You Can't Stop the Beat" curtain call reprise?
"And we promise Baltimore
That some day when you take to the floor
Your world will be full of romance
Come on, give it a chance
(Come on, loosen your pants!)
Everybody...let's dance!"
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There's a hidden track on my Hairspray Broadway Cast Recording CD! What song is it?
"Blood on the Pavement" is a song that was cut after Hairspray's tryout in Seattle.
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Where can I buy a copy of "Hairspray: The Roots?"
This photo-filled book is available on-line by clicking here.
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Is Hairspray appropriate for young children?
Absolutely � the show is suited to anyone 4 years old upwards!
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Whose face was used on the Hairspray poster?
That big blue head belongs to Marissa Jaret Winokur. She was photographed by Norman Jean Roy.
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