Yesterday was my 27th birthday! The hubby surprised me in the morning with these gorgeous flowers. I had to work at the bakery in the afternoon but afterwards we headed into the city to catch Hairspray the musical which after the initial hiccup of the bed being stuck in the first number and having to wait 20 minutes for the stage crew to correct it was just amazing.
In Hairspray, it's 1962, the '50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance programme, 'The Corny Collins Show' and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the programme's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray! Welcome to the '60s!
The musical features an original score by Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut') and Scott Wittman. Their songs take Tracy from the soundstage of a '60s-style dance show to the streets of Baltimore to a downtown rhythm and blues record shop.
The musical features an original score by Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut') and Scott Wittman. Their songs take Tracy from the soundstage of a '60s-style dance show to the streets of Baltimore to a downtown rhythm and blues record shop.
Hairspray is showing at the Lyric Theatre, Star City, Sydney until 4th September. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Happy Birthday! I am glad you had a wonderful night. Hairspray is great isnt it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was just fabulous! x
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