Hairspray

Recently listed as one of the 12 Great Children’s Theaters Across the US by Backstage Magazine, Arlington Children’s Theatre is proud to present “Hairspray, The Broadway Musical” from March 12-15 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA.

Based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is a fun musical production that is suitable for children of all ages.

This inspiring story, set in Baltimore in 1962, follows lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad as she pursues her dream of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do!