Big hair-dos and big musical numbers are currently Neil Hurst’s stock in trade as he plays a larger than life character in ...
At MI5, several intelligence officers—chiefly Ewan Montagu and Charles Cholmondeley (that’s pronounced “Chumly,” fellow Yanks ...
In amongst the titans was a talented actor named Nikki Blonsky. But in the two decades or so since the film was released, Nikki went from starring alongside Hollywood heavyweights and smooching Zac to ...
Thingamajig’s three summer musicals are “Something Rotten!” opening Friday, May 30, “The Wild Party” opening Friday, June 13 ...
The Phoenix Theatre Company's 106th season delivers a compelling mix of Broadway hits, new works, and beloved classics. The ...
Harvey Fierstein posted a message to his social media last night to say he’s now “banned” at the Kennedy Center in Washington ...
The latest rendition of "Hairspray" is as tragic as a Target DEI rollback.
Family secrets, divides over gender, and immigration stories. Local theaters dive into heavy topics this season. Theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair shares the productions she's looking forward to.
Some people online expressed frustration at Vogue’s recent homage to “Hairspray," starring Gigi Hadid, saying the video did not include any plus-size models.
The UK premiere stage adaptation of the Universal Pictures film runs until 12 April ...
Arcola boss Mehmet Ergen’s staging is brisk and stripped-back but still features a cast of 17, the largest ever at this ...
Set in 1962 Baltimore, Hairspray follows teenage Tracy Turnblad's dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy manages to impress host Corny Collins himself, she wins ...