Saturday, August 5, 2017

HAIRSPRAY @ MERCURY THEATRE COMPANY



Through August 19, 2017
(216) 771-5862

Bob Abelman

Last year's live TV broadcast of the musical “Hairspray” was a heavily promoted, overproduced and underperforming $10 million affair.  It was, in short, the artistic antithesis of the under-produced yet absolutely delightful Mercury Theatre Company rendition . 

To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's blog here.


Christine Howey
This is the final show of the Mercury summer season, with next season being their 20th anniversary. It will be hard to top this season, which has included fine productions of Carousel and La Cage Aux Folles. But I wouldn’t bet against them.

To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at  Cleveland Scene