Music Theatre Louisville Presents HAIRSPRAY 7/31-8/2, 8/4-9 At The Kentucky Center

Good morning Baltimore! Adapted from the 1988 motion picture by John Waters, this romantic musical-comedy (book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan) graced the Broadway stage in 2002 and hasn't looked back since! Join Music Theatre Louisville as they present Hairspray, July 31-August 2, August 4-9, 7:30 p.m.; Matinee, August 2 & 8, 2:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater.

Welcome to 1962 Baltimore - the '50s are out and change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray! Featuring the tony award winning numbers, "You Can't Stop the Beat", "Good Morning Baltimore", and "Welcome to the 60's".

Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this production features an extremely talented cast of young actors, including leads Sydney Magers who played the lead at the International Thespian Festival, and her co-star, Youth Performing Arts School grad Chad Broskey, who recently has returned to Louisville after spending time in Los Angeles, where he appeared on such TV shows as Misguided, Scrubs, and several other TV shows and films. Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Matthew Howe, who has a 25 year career as director, choreographer, musical director, teacher and performer in Canada, the USA and abroad. From 1997-2007, Matthew directed, choreographed, and taught with The Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, where they were awarded a regional Tony Award under his direction. Currently he is the Director of Music at Pacific Christian School in British Columbia and a freelance director and teacher.

Music Theatre Louisville invites you to come early and stay late! A picnic fare will be offered prior to each production, featuring Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Beer, Wine and Mixed drinks on the Belvedere of The Kentucky Center. Mix and mingle with the cast after the performances at the East Room Bar of the Kentucky Center, where drink specials and late night bites will also be available. Casual is always encouraged, it's summertime!

Sponsored by Jewish Hospital & St Marys Healthcare and Horseshoe Casino.

Single Tickets are on sale through The Kentucky Center. Tickets are $25 for Adults, $20 for Students (11-college) and Seniors (60+), and $10 for Children (0-10). To purchase, call 502.584.7777, order in person at the box office, or online at www.kentuckycenter.org.

Music Theatre Louisville is dedicated to producing, presenting, and developing quality, diverse and affordable entertainment and to training and mentoring local youth in the arts. Learn more at www.MusicTheatreLouisville.com or by calling 502.498.2436.

Music Theatre Louisville receives support from the Fund for the Arts, Kentucky Arts Council, Councilmen Rick Blackwell, Doug Hawkins, and Ken Fleming. Corporate support from National City, Now a part of PNC, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, AEGON, Brown-Forman, PNC Bank, The Courier Journal, Publishers Press, Bob Hook Chevrolet, Almost Family, and Care Tenders. Capital Support provided by V.V. Cooke Foundation and Hilliard Lyons.