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Background information
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Includes: overview, context, plot, characters, videos, songs, monologues, scenes
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SYNOPSIS: In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.
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The roots of Hairspray begins with independent Baltimorian filmmaker John Waters.
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In 1988, Pope of Trash John Waters surprised fans by releasing his tamest cult movie to date.
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Hairspray - Big Doll House
Rehearsal for musical
Images
Hairspray [Poster]. (2017). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairspray_(musical)#/media/File:Hairspray.jpg
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Costumes
Hoo, F. S. (2016, December 6). How a 'Dancing with the stars' vet helped wardrobe malfunction-proof the 'Hairspray live!' costumes. Fashionista. https://fashionista.com/2016/12/hairspray-live-costumes