Hairspray: Das Broadway-Musical

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Book by Mark O'Donnell &Thomas Meehan / Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman / German version by Jörn Ingwersen (dialogues) & Heiko Wohlgemuth (songs) / Based on the New Line Cinema film, written & directed by John Waters / In German with surtitles in German and English / Adapted from a production by Theater Bonn / Ages 10+

Baltimore, early 1960s: schoolgirl Tracy has long dreamed of dancing on the big stage of the local TV talent show - but does she dare? She doesn't have a beautiful face or a slim figure - she doesn't fit the TV show's ideal of beauty. But it's her open and natural manner that makes an impression on the judges. Tracy stands up for her fellow human beings, especially when they are treated unfairly. Together with her best friend Penny, she campaigns for equal rights. She wants black dancers to be included in the show. After personal ups and downs, street protests and other turbulence, there is a happy ending: she gets the prince and the crown, while her extravagant hairstyle breaks through on television.
Based on the classic film by John Waters from 1988, the musical captured the hearts of millions of viewers around the world in the 2000s. Set to the sounds of rhythm and blues, "Hairspray" tells the story of the successful fight for inclusion, justice and free personal development.