Photos From 'Hairspray,' Showing This Weekend And Next At Middletown Arts Center

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Check out production photos from "Hairspray," which will be performing at the Middletown Arts Center for the next two weekends:

• Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m.
• Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m.

"Hairspray," based on the John Waters’ cult classic film, takes place in 1962 in Baltimore where the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire — to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She uses her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and racially integrate a segregated TV network … all without denting her ‘do!

The MAC Players production features Ava Klugewicz (Tracy Turnblad), Clint Gilfillan (Corny Collins), Jeff Parsons (Edna Turnblad), Kaitlyn Racioppi (Penny Pingleton), Amber Alena (Velma Von Tussle), Emerson Granata (Amber Von Tussle), Chase Haffner (Link Larkin), Gavin Bailey (Seaweed J. Stubbs), Brinala D. Wall (Little Inez), Daisha Davis (Motormouth Maybelle), Steve Bartlow (Wilbur Turnblad), Dana Trujillo (Prudy Pingleton) and John Maschio (Harriman E. Spritzer).

Directed by Victoria Keiser, with musical direction by Lauryn Boyle and choreography by Samantha Amaral.

Ticket prices range from $17.50–$32.50 ($5 student/senior discount) with reserved seating. Purchase tickets online at middletownarts.org or call the MAC Box Office at 732.706.4100. The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ (next to the Middletown Train Station). Free parking is available onsite with additional free parking available in the station-metered lot on weekday evenings after 6 p.m. and on weekends.

Book by Mark O’donnell and Thomas Meehan; Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.