Hairspray at Orpheum Theatre San Francisco

The Orpheum Theatre is excited to be presenting one of the greatest theatre that has been stealing people’s hearts since 2002. For just over two decades Hairspray has grown into a show all theater fans have on their theater wish list. The famous Marc Shaiman wrote the music and wrote the lyrics beside John Waters for the famous songs that have become iconic expressions that fans across the globe know. You can’t but help sing along to the words, such as, you're like a fatal disease, babe but there's no cure so let this fever rage, so make sure you grab your chance to experience Hairspray live on stage! Spaces are currently available, so don’t hang around and purchase your places today. The day to keep free is Tuesday 16th April 2024. The curtains will open to introduce Baltimore resident Tracy Turnblad, the happy-go-lucky, plus-sized high school student that has wishes and a heart that are larger than her her dress size.

The tale starts - It is 1962 and Tracy has hopes of featuring on the local TV dance show, The Corny Collins Show, but is told no, it won’t happen. Yet, Tracy proves people wrong and after getting a role in the show with her spunky boldness and swinging hips and becoming a local icon overnight. But she realizes that there are prejudices in her hometown that she cannot tolerate. What will unfold when Tracy and her pals and family fight against the wrongs in their hometown?

Whether you have never seen Hairspray before, or whether you have sung along to it many times, it is a story that thrills every time. With its tongue in cheek humour, strong poignant scenes and original, amazing music, every audience member will be making a protest against bullies, and grooving to the rhythms and spirit of the swinging 60’s. Don’t miss out and secure your tickets now!