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.

No concert selections found to match your search. Try modifying your search criteria.

Questions & Answers

November 08, 2016
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
Hairspray Jr. diversity and other elements
I am interested in doing Hairspray, but have some question. Does Tracy have to be a girl of larger size, can you get away with someone who is on the more average size? Do I enhance her size through costume? I do have some diversity in my school, but how many students would I need to represent the show in the best way possible? I can cover the principal parts, but I am concerned about the supporting cast and ensemble. What modifications can you make without losing integrity.
Answer this Question
October 31, 2016
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
Hairslray jr. Edna
For a production of Hairspray jr. Can you have a male play Edna? Since in the full version its usually a male.
Answer this Question
This question has no answers
September 29, 2016
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray, Hairspray JR.
about full score?
If we work with an orchestra, I see that you have an Hairspray jr piano-voice full score, but the does the full score exists? With the brass, violin, etc? And how much would it cost? We dont have much money... Thanks for the infos!
Answer this Question
This question has no answers
September 02, 2016
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
Diversity Challenged
We would love to do Hairspray Jr. but our students are a very homogeneous group. Any advice on how to handle casting the show or is it recommended to just not do it such integration is such an important part of the story?
Answer this Question
August 22, 2016
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
Race in Hairspray Jr.
Hello, My students are dying to do Hairspray Jr. but they are all Caucasian. Is there any way around this that is not offensive? Thanks so much! - Rebecca
Answer this Question
January 11, 2016
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
where do you get the books for hairspray
Answer this Question
This question has no answers
December 11, 2013
Login to flag as inappropriate
Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
Junior show versions
any age restrictions for cast? eg. adult, non students?
Answer this Question
This question has no answers

Pages