Hairspray: Musical review
Hairspray review
Young and cheerful Tracy Ternblad is a vivid example of the power of the spirit and of a positive attitude. She does not get upset about her overweight, old-fashioned hairstyle, or not expensive enough clothes. Tracy opens the edges of perception that were relevant at all times and in all countries: we must be able to accept and love ourselves, believe in what we do, so that others treat us differently, depending not only on external beauty. The author of the original film, John Waters, possesses quite eccentric views on the world. His other films were not as well known as the works themselves were designed for a different stratum of society, not falling into the scope of the mainstream, which, however, did not prevent him from creating this picture. Each character, created by him, is unique and has vivid characteristic colors. There is no slack in the story; the transition from one event to another goes swiftly, but smoothly and correctly, and that rejoices. Staging quite subtly and sarcastically reveals to the audience the shortcomings of society, and makes fun of them. This applies not only to the problem of adolescents’ uncertainty and belittling of differing from the crowd (fat, poor, ugly), but also to the division of people between white-skinned and black-skinned, with discrimination of the latter. The main character is not a model from the cover. He managed to become the idol of many, showing that the main thing is honesty, kindness, and talent. What is important for people to understand is that "to be loved" is not identical to "to be perfect in everything". The show included a lot of humorous moments that led to pulling the lips into a smile and leaving a pleasant impression. The music deserves special attention. It is memorable, vivid, and relevant at all times. Good old rock'n'roll is pleasantly mellifluous and generally fits the mood, which the creators wanted to show. We are glad also that in the musical (as well as in the re-done film of 2007) they decided to assign a man to the role of the main character’s mother. Harvey Fierstein perfectly coped with this task, revealing at the scene own character not worse than the bohemian Divine, Harris Glenn Milstead, on the screen. The musical, like the film, has collected a large amount of positive feedback and enthusiastic comments, as the picture, in which all the evils of society are exposed to light funny and in totally unobtrusive way.
Last Update:July, 21st 2025
Hairspray Lyrics: Song List
- Act 1
- Good Morning Baltimore
- The Nicest Kids In Town
- Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now
- I Can Hear The Bells
- (The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs
- It Takes Two
- Welcome To The 60's
- Run And Tell That!
- Big, Blonde And Beautiful
- Act 2
- The Big Dollhouse
- Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)
- (You're) Timeless To Me
- Without Love
- I Know Where I've Been
- (It's) Hairspray
- Cooties
- You Can't Stop The Beat