Published March 11. 2015 12:00AM
"Lots of energy and heart combine to produce a vibrant musical," says Director Jennifer Wescoe of "Hairspray," 7 p.m. March 19, 20, 21; 2 p.m. March 22, auditorium, Freedom High School, 3149 Chester Avenue, Bethlehem.
Choreographer is Jerri Brown. Vocal Director is Nancy Shuemaker. Set Designer is Megan Truscott. Orchestra Conductor is Mike Moran.
Tracy Turnblad (Kelly Donah), a vivacious girl with a big curly hairdo and a wonderful heart, has only one passion: to dance. She wins a spot on a local 1960's TV dance program and quickly becomes a teen celebrity.
The musical is based on writer-director John Waters' 1988 movie (with scenes filmed at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, South Whitehall Township).
Tickets: 610-867-6630
Freedom High School 'Hairspray' cast, from left: Ben Adams (Corny Collins), Lizzie Trostle (Penny Pingleton), Junstin Roth (Wilbur Turnblad), Kelly Donah (Tracy Turnblad), Brady Hill (Edna Turnblad), Kristie Lamour (Motormouth Maybell) and Jalon Mathis (Seaweed).
