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Good Morning, Baltimore: 'Hairspray' Begins Run Tonight

Catchy tunes and flashy dance moves coincide with a change in social norms in 1960s Baltimore.

MoorArts’ Hairspray begins its six-show run tonight, bringing the big hair and bigger social shifts of the ’60s to Moorestown High School.

The production “features an extra-large cast befitting the story of a plus-sized teen out to vanquish stereotypes and prejudice,” a MoorArts release reads.

Director Jeanne Haynes double-casted three leading roles: Anne Kessler and Emily Duncan will play heroine Tracy, a plus-sized teen with dreams of making it big on the local dancing show. Erin Brogan and Samantha Maliha alternate as Tracy’s best friend, Penny, while Rachel Smith and Courtney Halpin both play Tracy’s scheming nemesis, Amber.

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The  cast includes thespians from many local communities, including Moorestown, Haddonfield, Mt. Laurel, Collingswood and Haddon Heights.

Read more about the production from , who provides an insider’s view of putting together the show.

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Hairspray runs at Moorestown High School July 8-10, 13, 15 and 16. All shows are at 8 p.m., except July 10, which is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for children, students, and seniors 65 and older. Purchase tickets at moorarts.org or by calling 856-778-6600, ext. 28033.

 

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the actresses playing Penny. They are Samantha Maliha and Erin Brogan.


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