Hairspray!

 
The second show of the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse's 2011 season, Hairspray!, had Joan and I skipping to the parking lot after the show on July 4th. At first we were hesitant on attending the show on a national holiday, but this regional professional of Hairspray! was a perfect complement to a most pleasant day.

Adapted from the John Waters 1988 film, the Merry-Go-Round did an excellent job taking the audience back  you to 1962 Baltimore and Tracy Turnblad's story.

Tracy Turnbald played by LenaMary Amato quickly won over the audience with her big hair, her big heart and her big passion to dance.

The performances are first-rate and the play was full of great music and great dancing.

In his introduction Ed Sayles noted that it would be permissible to dance in the aisles. If someone had been bold enough to leave their seat you have to believe others would have followed.

Previous production this summer:
Anything Goes