Hairspray comes to Manila!

This is a story about a young 16-year old girl named Tracy Turnblad who dreams of being part of The Corny Collins Show, the coolest dance program on TV. Luckily, she finally got her chance and became a teen celebrity overnight. Of course, just like every story, Tracy finds herself with a dilemma as she competes against the show's reigning princess for the title Miss Teenage Hairspray 1962. Will she eventually succeed?

Based on the movie that stars Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Amanda Bynes, Atlantis Production is staging this fun, musical story right here in Manila!

Featuring the very talented, Madel Ching as Tracy Turnblad, she will be joined by renowned actor Michael de Mesa as Edna, Dulce as Motormouth Maybelle, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Velma Von Tussle, Nyoy Volante as Seaweed J. Stubbs and a lot more.

I am so excited to watch Madel as this will be her professional theater debut and I'm sure she'll definitely impress everyone with her talent!

Hairspray is directed by Bobby Garcia, choreography by Cecile Martinez, sets and costumes by Gino Gonzales, lighting design by Shoko Matsumoto and Musical Director Archie Castillo conducts FILharmoniKA. It runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 7 at the Star Theatre, CCP Complex. Tickets are on sale now by calling Atlantis Productions at 892-7078, 840-1187 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Extra plugging for my friends who are selling tickets:
November 22, 2PM show : Anton Diaz
November 28, 8PM show : Ria Go
November 29, 8PM show : Anton Diaz
December 6, 2PM show : Lorna Lopez

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Tickets are now available for the Nov 29, 8pm show.

    Go to http://ticket2me.blogspot.com/2008/10/hairspray-get-your-tickets-now.html for more details.

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  2. ESSQUAREDNovember 3, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    Or if you'd rather watch on the FIRST SATURDAY of Hairspray Manila, November 15, 2008, 8pm, contact me, Stef, at 0917.805.5893 and visit http://hairspraymanila.blogspot.com for more information and to see the newly revamped site.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Thanks, Fran!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Tickets for the November 21, Friday, 8pm show available thru 09175366832 or 09227544571. Thanks!

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  5. JamaecaNovember 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    Hi! For those interested in watching the CLOSING NIGHT show (December 7, Sunday, 8pm), you may call/text 09063414559 or email snazztastic.schizzle@gmail.com. You may also visit http://snazztastic-schizzle.blogspot.com for more details.

    Thanks!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 11:00 PM

    Tickets for the the following shows:

    November 14 (Friday opening night, 8pm)
    November 23 (Sunday, 8pm)

    Available through email (song1@jnjph.jnj.com) or text (0917-8735412.

    Free delivery within Metro Manila.

    Log on to: www.manilatheater.wordpress.com for more details.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    coolness! i loved hairspry the movie. alas, i don't think i'll be able to see it as i will be getting into manila by mid-december. sad ;-(

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  8. AnonymousNovember 17, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    I saw the Nov 15 show...so fun! Move over John Travolta, Michael de Mesa rocks!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    Hairspray is nearing the end of its run. Don't miss it! Catch the CLOSING NIGHT show on DEC.7, Sunday, 8PM. Call/text 09063414559 for tickets. Thanks! See you at the theater! :)

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