About the Show
Show Facts
Hairspray first opened on Broadway on 18th July 2002, and played for a fabulous 6 1/2 years, until January 2009. Hairspray is now a global phenomenon, with productions all round the world. 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 the summer 2007 Hairspray opened in Tokyo, Osaka, Korea and South Africa, and of course London!
Hairspray the Musical has won 28 Major Awards including the prestigious 2008 Olivier Award for Best Musical. For more details click here.
There are 175 wigs used in the West End production of Hairspray, with each wig hand made with loving care and attention for each cast member. Click here to see the wig maker in action.
The cast of Hairspray get through an astonishing 80 cans of Hairspray a week to keep those luscious locks in place as they dance their socks off!
Brian Conley's incredible transformation into Edna Turnblad takes just over 2 hours for each performance, click here to see his costume.
Chlöe Hart has just graduated from Guildford School of Acting and is making her West End debut as Tracy Turnblad.
There are 35 people in the West End cast of Hairspray whose ages range from 16 – 65.
