Hairspray: The Musical -presented by HS Jan van Riebeeck and the Baxter Theatre, in collaboration with Cape Town Theatre Company and DALRO
What: Hairspray: The Musical #Hairspray When: May 4-7, 2022 Where: Baxter Theatre Tickets: R180-R200 Bookings: Webtickets Direct booking link: Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes (including a 15 min interval) Presented by: HS Jan van Riebeeck and the Baxter Theatre, in collaboration with Cape Town Theatre Company and DALRO Parking: Off-street parking available Wheelchair access: Yes Directors: Rushney Ferguson and Regina R. Malan Choreographers: Rushney Ferguson and Alex Rodkin Info: Stephan Fourie by e-mail: productions@capetowntheatrecompany.org Scroll down for full production credits |
With the onslaught of the pandemic, it has been a while since we have seen a big musical, presented in epic form, on stage in Cape Town, with a live orchestra. Exciting news is that Hairspray – The Musical – is happening – live- on stage -May 4-7, 2022. Hairspray is being presented by HS Jan van Riebeeck and the Baxter Theatre, in collaboration with Cape Town Theatre Company and DALRO. Hairspray is a “musical extravaganza” and this production has a cast numbering almost 60 and a large orchestra. With seating numbers limited, during Covid, it is not financially viable for producers in mainstream theatre, to stage big musicals as they are unable to recoup substantial costs for production rights, costs and fees for performers. In the time of the pandemic and lockdown, schools and community theatre groups have been keeping the musical theatre flag flying. This production of Hairspray is a thrilling collab. It is a musical, brimming with universal themes –identity, racial and social discrimination, belonging, body positivity- and much more. The creative team includes acclaimed theatre makers, Rushney Ferguson and Regina R. Malan. There are only four performances. Info as supplied:
Hit musical extravaganza warms up Cape Town this autumn – May 2022
This production of Hairspray, marks the first grand scale musical in recent years, by the prestigious art school Jan van Riebeeck High School and serves as the next step in its dedication towards the arts and development of South Africa’s promising young theatre makers. The school is presenting the popular, in collaboration with the Cape Town Theatre Company and Dalro from May 4-7, 2022 at the Baxter Theatre. With a cast of almost 60 and a full scale live orchestra, “this musical extravaganza promises to hail back to a time before lockdowns and social distancing, a time when theatre was a colourful celebration of life.”
About Hairspray- the musical
Do you love bright costumes, magnificent hairstyles, and catchy tunes? Then this heart-warming show, filled with family-fun and a beautiful message, is for you. The setting is 1962 in Baltimore America and all Tracy Turblad and her big hair wants, is to dance. Even though her mother forbids it, she dreams of dancing on the amazing The Corny Collins Show. The problem with this dream is that she is not as popular, slender or ‘cool’ as the so-called favourite, Amber von Tussle. To top it all, Tracy supports racial integration during a time when Baltimore is still fraught with discrimination. However, this does not stop our plucky leading lady from achieving her goals. With the help of friends, Penny Pingleton and Seaweed J. Stubbs, and her ever-growing crush on dreamy Link Larkin. She defies all odds and lands her big break and istantly becoming a local celebrity. Tracy uses her new-found fame for good. Teaming up with the legendary Motormouth Maybelle, they advocate for racial integration on the show. It is a steep uphill battle, but she doesn’t give up. Tracy and her new friends will not stop fighting until they change the world for the better.
Covid protocols
The production team is committed to observing strict Covid protocols: “We ask that audience members please respect social distancing measures and that masks are worn where possible. All audience members will be subject to temperature checks before entering the venue and are requested to use our sanitizer. We value our patrons and will do everything in our power to keep our cast, crew and audience safe.”
SHOW DETAILS Hairspray- the musical #Hairspray When and where: May 4-7, 2022 at the Baxter Theatre Bookings: Webtickets Direct booking link: Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes (including a 15 min interval) Ticket price: R180-R200 Presented by: HS Jan van Riebeeck and the Baxter Theatre, in collaboration with Cape Town Theatre Company and DALRO Performance times: Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 7pm Thursday, May 5, 2022, 7pm Friday, May 6, 2022, 7pm Saturday, May 7, 2022, 7pm Booking platform: Webtickets Booking link: Baxter website: http://www.baxter.co.za Parking: Off-street parking available Wheelchair access: Yes PRODUCTION TEAM Directors: Rushney Ferguson and Regina R. Malan Choreographers: Rushney Ferguson and Alex Rodkin Producer: Geruan Geldenhuys for Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck Musical director: Regina Malan Dialogue coach: Linda van der Walt Stage manager and props: Morag Tison Set and creative design: Cape Town Theatre Company CAST Tracy Turnblad: Marilé Engelbrecht Link Larkin: Lu-wyk Steyn Corny Collins: Simon van der Berg Corny Collins-understudy /Mr Pinky/IQ: Gideon van Zyl Motormouth Maybelle: Phumie Oliphant Seaweed J. Stubbs: Amuran Bester Edna Turnblad: Giulia Nel Wilbur Turnblad: Phillip Herbst Amber von Tussle: Daniella Coetzee Velma von Tussle: Ankia Erasmus Prudy Pingleton: Nina Crouse Little Inez A/Dynamite B: Ayden Februarie Dynamites A: Onela Mnyengeza Little Inez B/Dynamite A: Simone Jacobs Dynamites: Logan Hoogboord Dynamites B: Nadia Manuel Ms Spritzer/Beatnik chick: Hanje Hattingh Principal/gym teacher: Mieke Strydom Matron: Natasha Roos ENSEMBLE Cindy Watkins: Lebu Salimani Loraine: Onela Roxo Stooie/jail bird: Donnagene Lings Kamilah/jail bird: Keena Humphreys Judine: Shemuella Mars Shayna/ jail bird: Stacey-Lee Hurling Janice: Sarah Peters Teresa: Asanda Sibisi Ruth/ jail bird: Nia Dookins Gilbert/ jogger: Adam Liebenberg Duan/gentleman: Ethan Pieterse Becky: Mia Voster Tammy: Karu Rademyer Fender: Alexia Selzer Brenda: Kristy Stipp Sketch: Bea Orffer Shelly: Carla van den Berg Lou Ann: Luca Zulch Doreen: Mia van den Berg Mean girl/council mom: Clarise Strydom Mean girl/guard: Lara-Lisa Senekal Mean girl/jail bird: Carla Snijders Flower seller/assistant: Aimee Els Mean girl/jail bird: Tiana van den Berg Flasher/jail bird: Nayla Walker Norma/jail bird: Anne Liebenberg Jenny/jail bird: Cloe Loots Blanche/council mom: Loche Mong |
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