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SUMMARY:Churchill & Roosevelt: The Christmas That Saved the World
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $69 \nPresented by emery Entertainment \n\nFrom the creators of Churchill comes a brand-new theatrical event that brings to life one of the most consequential meetings of the 20th century!  \nChurchill & Roosevelt: The Christmas That Saved the World tells the gripping story of December 1941\, when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill crossed the Atlantic to meet President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House—just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. \nWritten by David Payne\, this gripping drama explores how two very different leaders forged a deep personal bond and a united vision that would shape the course of the war—and the world. Set against the urgency of a global crisis\, the play brings to life the tension\, strategy\, and humanity behind their historic alliance. \nMore than a wartime meeting\, it was the beginning of a partnership that led to victory—and a peace that still echoes today. This is the story of the Christmas that changed everything. \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/churchill-roosevelt-the-christmas-that-saved-the-world/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents
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SUMMARY:DAYBREAK: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow Starring Joe Hite
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\n\nStep into a world of musical magic with DAYBREAK: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow! This incredible tribute act will transport you back to the vibrant ’70s\, where Manilow’s timeless hits come alive just as you remember them.  \nLed by the talented musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite\, DAYBREAK breathes new life into timeless classics. From the heartfelt ballad “Mandy” to the sing-along favorite “Can’t Smile Without You” and the infectious\, foot-stomping rhythm of “Copacabana\,” this tribute captures the essence of Manilow’s music with stunning authenticity. With an eight-piece ensemble delivering pitch-perfect performances\, DAYBREAK ensures that Manilow’s legendary songs continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come. Experience this captivating tribute that brings the music and passion of Barry Manilow to the stage. \nThis dazzling production transports audiences straight back to the golden era of the ’70s\, delivering Barry Manilow’s biggest hits exactly as fans remember them—lush\, powerful\, and filled with heart. With a legacy that includes 51 Top 40 hits and 13 chart-toppers\, Manilow’s music defined a generation and DAYBREAK brings it roaring back to life!  \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/daybreak-the-music-and-passion-of-barry-manilow-starring-joe-hite/2026-10-29/1/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents
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SUMMARY:DAYBREAK: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow Starring Joe Hite
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\n\nStep into a world of musical magic with DAYBREAK: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow! This incredible tribute act will transport you back to the vibrant ’70s\, where Manilow’s timeless hits come alive just as you remember them.  \nLed by the talented musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite\, DAYBREAK breathes new life into timeless classics. From the heartfelt ballad “Mandy” to the sing-along favorite “Can’t Smile Without You” and the infectious\, foot-stomping rhythm of “Copacabana\,” this tribute captures the essence of Manilow’s music with stunning authenticity. With an eight-piece ensemble delivering pitch-perfect performances\, DAYBREAK ensures that Manilow’s legendary songs continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come. Experience this captivating tribute that brings the music and passion of Barry Manilow to the stage. \nThis dazzling production transports audiences straight back to the golden era of the ’70s\, delivering Barry Manilow’s biggest hits exactly as fans remember them—lush\, powerful\, and filled with heart. With a legacy that includes 51 Top 40 hits and 13 chart-toppers\, Manilow’s music defined a generation and DAYBREAK brings it roaring back to life!  \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/daybreak-the-music-and-passion-of-barry-manilow-starring-joe-hite/2026-10-29/2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents
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SUMMARY:Reminiscing: A Tribute to the Traveling Wilburys
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\n\n\n\n\nThe show masterfully captures the essence of the Grammy-winning supergroup\, the Traveling Wilburys!  \nThe Wilburys band is dedicated to honoring the unparalleled legacy of Bob Dylan\, George Harrison\, Jeff Lynne\, Roy Orbison\, and Tom Petty\, each a titan in the music industry. The group goes beyond mere imitation; they strive to recreate the authentic sound and spirit of the original band\, paying meticulous attention to every detail\, from vocal harmonies to instrumental arrangements.What sets The Wilburys apart is their deep musical synergy\, mirroring the collaborative magic that defined the original Traveling Wilburys. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a genuine love for the music\, resulting in performances that are both nostalgic and electrifying. Audiences are instantly drawn in by the familiar hits like “Handle with Care\,” “End of the Line\,” and “Last Night\,” all delivered with the same energy and passion that made the originals so unforgettable. It’s more than just a concert; it’s a journey back to an era where some of the greatest talents in rock history came together to create something truly special. \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/reminiscing-a-tribute-to-the-traveling-wilburys/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents,Tribute Concerts
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SUMMARY:Reminiscing: A Tribute to the Little River Band
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\n\n\n\n\n \nStep back into the golden era of classic rock with Reminiscing Tributes\, celebrating the timeless music and signature harmonies of Little River Band. Featuring rich vocals and unforgettable hits including “Reminiscing\,” “Lady\,” and “Cool Change\,” the band recreates the smooth\, melodic sound fans know and love. \n \nSing along to Little River Band favorites including “Happy Anniversary\,” “Help Is On Its Way\,” “Cool Change\,” “Lady\,” “Reminiscing\,” “It’s A Long Way There\,” “Take It Easy On Me\,” “Lonesome Loser\,” “Man On Your Mind\,” “The Night Owls\,” “The Other Guy\,” “First Time\,” and “Down On The Border” in a hit-filled celebration of one of Australia’s most beloved bands.\n \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4OOfPV594
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/reminiscing-a-tribute-to-the-little-river-band/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents,Tribute Concerts
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SUMMARY:TELL ME A STORY
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\, Lunch Box Matinee (Lunch at 12pm | Show at 1pm)\n\n\n\n\nTell Me A Story is another community-driven performance program brought to you by the Playhouse Board of Governors. Created and developed by the same creative team who brought you the Playhouse Playwrights’ Project Festival of New Plays\, we present this series as a lunch-box matinee. \nJoin us for an afternoon of entertaining stories written by creative local authors and performed by our talented Playhouse Actors. The stories might be dramatic\, thought provoking\, adventurous\, inspiring\, funny\, touching\, heart warming\, or romantic. Each Story is enhanced with photos and music and is designed to be a stimulating and entertaining experience that will have you telling friends about a story you heard at the Playhouse. What’s your Story? We hope to inspire and encourage you to share your own story for the next addition of “Tell Me a Story” . 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/tell-me-a-story/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch Box Matinee,Playhouse Presents
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SUMMARY:The Spaghetti and Matzo Ball Show
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\, LUNCH BOX MATINEE (LUNCH AT 12PM | SHOW AT 1PM)\n\n“The Kosher-Nostra of Comedy and Music” present THE SPAGHETTI AND MAZTO BALL SHOW starring Peter Fogel and Lou Villano!  \nTwo boys from Brooklyn (One Jewish\, One Italian) whose paths crossed 50 years ago on the F train in Bensonhurst. They lost touch until decades later when they reconnected as a team\,(Dreams do come true) performing as “The Spaghetti & Matzo Ball Show !” With their Musical and Comedy Talents\, Lou and Peter recreate the Vegas Style entertainment of past performers like Martin andLewis. 90 + minutes of Song and Comedy. You’ll laugh\, You’ll Cry–You’ll have FREE Parking! \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/the-spaghetti-and-matzo-ball-show/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy Series,Playhouse Presents
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SUMMARY:Comedian Joe DeVito
DESCRIPTION:Starting at $45 per ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOE DeVITO’s dead-on timing and unexpected twists make him a favorite at comedy clubs in New York City and venues across the USA. His comedy journey has taken him from small theaters to medium-sized theatres\, and through hundreds of corporate and private events. If there’s an audience and a variety of green room snacks\, Joe DeVito’s been there and made them laugh. Joe’s a regular panelist on FOX’s top-rated Gutfeld! show\, where he’s a contributing writer. He’s also appeared on The Late Late Show\,  Comics Unleashed\, Comedy Central\, AXS-tv’s Gotham Comedy Live\, and was a semifinalist on season 5 of Last Comic Standing!\n \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzHo_h4sWH4&t=222s\n\n\n“Joe DeVito from New York\, ruled the room… 9.5 out of 10.” — Montreal Gazette
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/comedian-joe-zdevito/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy Series,Playhouse Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
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SUMMARY:The Spaghetti and Matzo Ball Show
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\, LUNCH BOX MATINEE (LUNCH AT 12PM | SHOW AT 1PM)\n\n“The Kosher-Nostra of Comedy and Music” present THE SPAGHETTI AND MAZTO BALL SHOW starring Peter Fogel and Lou Villano!  \nTwo boys from Brooklyn (One Jewish\, One Italian) whose paths crossed 50 years ago on the F train in Bensonhurst. They lost touch until decades later when they reconnected as a team\,(Dreams do come true) performing as “The Spaghetti & Matzo Ball Show !” With their Musical and Comedy Talents\, Lou and Peter recreate the Vegas Style entertainment of past performers like Martin andLewis. 90 + minutes of Song and Comedy. You’ll laugh\, You’ll Cry–You’ll have FREE Parking! \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/the-spaghetti-and-matzo-ball-show/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy Series,Playhouse Presents
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T220000
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SUMMARY:Comedian Joe DeVito
DESCRIPTION:Starting at $45 per ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOE DeVITO’s dead-on timing and unexpected twists make him a favorite at comedy clubs in New York City and venues across the USA. His comedy journey has taken him from small theaters to medium-sized theatres\, and through hundreds of corporate and private events. If there’s an audience and a variety of green room snacks\, Joe DeVito’s been there and made them laugh. Joe’s a regular panelist on FOX’s top-rated Gutfeld! show\, where he’s a contributing writer. He’s also appeared on The Late Late Show\,  Comics Unleashed\, Comedy Central\, AXS-tv’s Gotham Comedy Live\, and was a semifinalist on season 5 of Last Comic Standing!\n \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzHo_h4sWH4&t=222s\n\n\n“Joe DeVito from New York\, ruled the room… 9.5 out of 10.” — Montreal Gazette
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/comedian-joe-zdevito/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy Series,Playhouse Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-14/1/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-14/2/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-21/1/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-21/2/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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SUMMARY:The Edwards Twins - Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Starting at $79 per ticket\n\nTHE EDWARDS TWINS PRESENT THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW! \nRemember all the wonderful Holiday Variety shows we all grew up on in The 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in Christmas with The Stars. The NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extraordinary show we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher\, Neil Diamond\, Johnny Mathis\, Rod Stewart\, Bette Midler\, Barbra Streisand\, Dolly Parton\, Andrea Bocelli\, Tom Jones\, and many many more all in one show. All live vocal. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must see show” Each Star sings their #1 hits as well as a few of your favorite Holidays Songs. \n“Extraordinary”-The NBC Today Show \n“I AM THEIR BIGGEST FAN” – CELINE DION \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/the-edwards-twins-holiday-show/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents,Special Engagements
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SUMMARY:The Edwards Twins - Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Starting at $79 per ticket\n\nTHE EDWARDS TWINS PRESENT THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW! \nRemember all the wonderful Holiday Variety shows we all grew up on in The 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in Christmas with The Stars. The NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extraordinary show we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher\, Neil Diamond\, Johnny Mathis\, Rod Stewart\, Bette Midler\, Barbra Streisand\, Dolly Parton\, Andrea Bocelli\, Tom Jones\, and many many more all in one show. All live vocal. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must see show” Each Star sings their #1 hits as well as a few of your favorite Holidays Songs. \n“Extraordinary”-The NBC Today Show \n“I AM THEIR BIGGEST FAN” – CELINE DION \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/the-edwards-twins-holiday-show/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents,Special Engagements
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nMain Stage Play Series | Subscriptions Available Now! \n\nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan\, Music by Marc Shaiman\, Lyrics by Scott Whittman & Marc Shaiman\, Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. \nThe 1950s are out\, and change is in the air! HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-28/1/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-28/2/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\, LUNCH BOX MATINEE (LUNCH AT 12PM | SHOW AT 1PM)\n\nHER NAME IS BARBRA takes audiences on a wonderful musical journey through Barbra Streisand’s film and stage career\, while also showcasing the Broadway and concert hit favorites that audiences always look forward to. Along with convincing\, high-energy portrayals of the characters and comedy of Barbra\, Joy Altman also provides top-notch emotional delivery of the notes and lyrics\, truly invoking the impeccable vocal control and unique style of Barbra Streisand\, leaving audiences excited\, moved and mesmerized! HER NAME IS BARBRA: A TRIBUTE SHOW STARRING JOY ALTMAN is a Barbra Streisand Tribute Show experience not to be missed! \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/her-name-is-barbra-a-tribute-show-starring-joy-altman/2026-11-30/
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URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/her-name-is-barbra-a-tribute-show-starring-joy-altman/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playhouse Presents,Tribute Concerts
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SUMMARY:HER NAME IS BARBRA: A TRIBUTE SHOW STARRING JOY ALTMAN
DESCRIPTION:STARTING AT $59 PER TICKET\, LUNCH BOX MATINEE (LUNCH AT 12PM | SHOW AT 1PM)\n\nHER NAME IS BARBRA takes audiences on a wonderful musical journey through Barbra Streisand’s film and stage career\, while also showcasing the Broadway and concert hit favorites that audiences always look forward to. Along with convincing\, high-energy portrayals of the characters and comedy of Barbra\, Joy Altman also provides top-notch emotional delivery of the notes and lyrics\, truly invoking the impeccable vocal control and unique style of Barbra Streisand\, leaving audiences excited\, moved and mesmerized! HER NAME IS BARBRA: A TRIBUTE SHOW STARRING JOY ALTMAN is a Barbra Streisand Tribute Show experience not to be missed! \n \n 
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/her-name-is-barbra-a-tribute-show-starring-joy-altman/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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 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! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”] \n“Hairspray is a gas!” –  New York Daily News \n“Every moment of this music snaps\, crackles and pops.” – Boston Herald  \n [divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nHistory: Hairspray is based on the 1988 film of the same name\, directed by John Waters. Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-12-05/1/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
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HAIRSPRAY\, winner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly musical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and 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. 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Waters based the main storyline and “The Corny Collins Show” on the real-life “The Buddy Deane Show” and racial events surrounding it. Theatre producer\, Margo Lion\, saw a television broadcast of the film in 1998 and started to conceive it as a stage musical. She reached out to Marc Shaiman\, and they based their material on both the 1960s dance music and the rhythm and blues in the African-American community at the time. Shaiman and Wittman used many already-established songs from the 60s as a basis for their own songs\, like “River Deep\, Mountain High” for “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” for “Without Love.” Initially\, Rob Marshall was brought in to direct\, but scheduling conflicts with the movie\, Chicago\, proved to be too much. In writing the book\, Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan made copious changes from the original screenplay. They chose to create obstacles for Tracy\, simplified the plot\, and fleshed out characters like Link\, Seaweed and Velma. They routinely collaborated with Waters about plot points and choice of language. \nAccolades: Nominated 12 times\, won 8 Tony Awards including for best musical\, book\, score and direction. Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Winner of 10 Drama Desk Awards\, including Outstanding Musical. Laurence Olivier Awards: Won 4 awards\, including Best New Musical \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/performance/hairspray/2026-12-05/2/
LOCATION:Delray Beach Playhouse\, 950 NW 9TH ST\, DELRAY BEACH\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage Plays
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