Theatre By The Sea
THEATRE BY THE SEA
364 Cards Pond Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-8587
[email protected]
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FULL SYNOPSIS
HAIRSPRAY
July 23 - August 16, 2025
Set in Baltimore, 1962, Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality – and Link’s heart – without denting her ‘do? Featuring the hit songs “You Can’t Stop The Beat,” “Welcome To The ‘60s,” “The Nicest Kids in Town,” and many more, HAIRSPRAY is an irresistible, feel-good show guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.

GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
  • RUNNING TIME: Approximately 2h 35m (includes intermission)
  • CONTENT ADVISORY: This production is recommended for teen and adult audiences. We do encourage you to use your judgment based on your own research of the show, your own sensibilities, and a child's age and maturity level.
SHOW CREDITS
  • Director / Choreographer: Christopher Campbell   
  • Musical Director: Nathan Urdangen
  • Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O'Donnell
  • Music by Marc Shaiman
  • Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
  • Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters
  • Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
  • Arrangements by Marc Shaiman
  • HAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION
  • TICKET FEES
    • Restoration Fee: $3 added to all tickets (purchased in person/by phone/online) to the 4 season musicals.
    • Handling Fee: $6 per ticket online, $4 per ticket by phone, no fee for in person sales.
    • No phone or online fees for any tickets purchased in person.
    • All ticket purchases are a final sale. NO REFUNDS. TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.  
    • Prices subject to change based on ticket availability.
  • Children under 4 are NOT allowed at any of the four subscription musicals, this includes babies and toddlers that can be held.
  • Everyone must have a ticket to enter the theatre, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly through the entire performance.
  • Not all programming is appropriate for all ages. All musicals have a content advisory and a full synopsis on their individual pages on the website. Please feel free to contact the Box Office with any question regarding the content of the show. Although opinions on appropriate viewing may differ, we will do our best to answer your questions regarding language, violence, and adult situations.
*** ALL SHOWS, TITLES, DATES, PRICES, AND ARTISTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE *** 

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