Hairspray JR.

Hairspray JR.
Hairspray JR. is unavailable for licensing at this time. MTI and the Authors are refurbishing the materials, please check back for updates.

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray JR. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.  Adapted from the Broadway production that won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray JR. is a show that will celebrate your students' diversity and bring audiences to their feet with its positive message and uproarious sense of humor.

It's 1962, and spunky, plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has one big dream — to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When she finally gets her shot, she's transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her newfound power with her desire for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. With the help of her outsized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy's new beat just might prove unstoppable.

Hairspray JR. is filled with a host of parts for a wide cross-section of students and an abundance of energetic production numbers.

Hairspray JR. is unavailable while the authors incorporate changes they made to the full-length version of the show in connection with recent revival productions and tours. The authors and MTI are thankful for the feedback we have received from customers and educators. While the re-release date is currently unknown, you may click “Follow” on this page to stay updated on the show’s status. The Corny Collins Show will air again!

IMPORTANT CASTING INFORMATION

Licenses for Hairspray and Hairspray JR. will include a rider with the following language:

MTI receives many inquiries about the casting requirements for Hairspray. At its core, Hairspray is a story about acceptance and inclusion (and rejection and exclusion) during the early days of the civil rights movement. The authors' artistic vision requires that, in order to clearly and appropriately tell that story, the cast members in the show accurately reflect the characters as written. As such, this Production Contract requires that the cast members in your production of Hairspray accurately reflect the character descriptions contained in the script. Note: The use of make-up to portray Black characters in your production (e.g., blackface) is not permitted under this Production Contract. By signing below, you agree to inform the director of your production of the casting requirements and that such use of make-up is strictly prohibited.

In the past, performance licenses for Hairspray did not include this provision. However, the authors have determined that expressly stating this requirement is an important component of ensuring that licensed productions of Hairspray accurately reflect the authors' intent.

HAIRSRPAY JR. IS CURRENTLY UNDER REFURBISHMENT. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY OF TITLE.

Concert Selections for Hairspray

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

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Questions & Answers

April 12, 2019
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We're considering Hairspray JR. Most of the students participating in theatre are Latino or Asian (we have very few students who are white or black that participate in the program). Are there suggestions for how to diversify the script?
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April 02, 2019
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Hairspray Jr. for Non-Diverse School?

Hi! I know this question has been asked before, and it appears you've responded directly to the individual asking, but here it is again - is there any conceivable way to do Hairspray Jr. for a non-diverse school? If so, what do you recommend? Thanks in advance.

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November 30, 2018
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Hairspray JR with Latino & Asian students

Hi there!

My school is doing Hairspray JR this year. We are a diverse urban school and most of the students participating in theatre are Latino or Asian (we have very few students who are white or black that participate in the program). Are there suggestions for how to approach casting when students are non-white but are members of other races that are not African American?

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October 08, 2018
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Non diverse cast question

Hi 

We are doing Hairspray Jr with my middle school and saw that there are suggestions for doing the show with a non diverse cast. My cast has many different diversities and would love to have the email with yur suggestions.

Thank you and so looking forward to presenting the show

Best,

Cindi Kostylo

IS 228, Brooklyn NY

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September 17, 2018
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Hairspray non-diverse cast

Hi Cindy

We are so excited to be staging Hairspray Junior and would really appreciate your experience and advice on creating this production with a non-diverse cast.  Would you be able to email some advice it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you!

 

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August 18, 2018
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Non-diverse cast

Can you please send me the info about producing this show with a non-diverse cast?

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August 14, 2018
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Could you please send me the email with suggestions for producing the show with a non-diverse cast? Thank you!
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July 10, 2018
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(another) Hairspray with non-diverse cast

I would love to be able to do Hairspray Jr with my school, although we don't have the right ehtnic makeup. I see there is an email with suggestions -- could you please send it to me?

 

Thank you!

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June 20, 2018
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Hairspray with non-diverse cast

Hi!

I know that you have sent emails in the past with information on doing Hairspray with a non-diverse cast and I would greatly appreciate that information.  In my case we have a lot of different ethnicities, but few white students and a small amount of native African students.  The rest of the student population is Asian and Hispanic.  I would love to do this musical if possible.   

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May 19, 2018
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Can I produce this musical without the racial diversity?

Because of the nature of the show, I was wondering if there was an adaptation of this show that could include a non-diverse cast. 

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