Hairspray: Big musical, Big comedy, BIG HAIR!

Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, an overweight teen of the 60's and her best friend, the ever so dorky Penny Pingleton. Penny and Tracy have an unhealthy obsession over the Corny Collins Show, and the dreamy Link Larkin, a teen boy who dances on the show. When one of the stars takes a break, Tracy is added on to the show with the help of her new African-American friend Seaweed, and her dream has finally come true. Tracy and her friends decide it's unfair that the black kids can only dance on TV once a month. They all take a stand and do whatever it takes to integrate the television show...without denting their 'dos!

Over the past few months, I have been lucky enough to participate in the perfect show as a perfect role; Penny Pingleton. I have dreamed of playing Penny ever since I was young, and I couldn't imagine a more perfect place to play it other than Lighthouse Youth Theatre in Armonk, New York. The cast is made up entirely of teens ranging from eighth grade to seniors in high school. Hairspray is a high energy fast moving musical, you'll find yourself dancing in your seat!

Hairspray will be performed on...

January 10th at 7:30 and 11th at 2:00 and 7:30

January 17th at 7:30 and 18th at 2:00 and 7:30 for the senior cast (which I am a part of).

click here to purchase tickets for the show!

(Buy tickets for the blue senior cast if you want to see me as Penny Pingleton!)

This is a show you do not want to miss!

-Shay LaRusso, 16

Junior at Norwalk High School