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HAIRSPRAY

Posted by: EvFoDr 11:52 am EDT 03/13/14
In reply to: The last great musical to open on Broadway - JayBee 08:17 am EDT 03/13/14

One could assemble a larger list, but I'll go with my instantaneous gut. Hairspray. Sure, "great" is subjective, but I've never spoken to anyone who doesn't like this musical in its original stage incarnation. Praised by critics, embraced by audiences, a financial/commercial success, winner of multiple awards and honors. Of course individuals can still hold the opinion that it's not a great show, but all these combined levels of success say SOMETHING about its quality I think.


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Posted by: Scott6263 04:05 pm EDT 03/13/14
In reply to: HAIRSPRAY - EvFoDr 11:52 am EDT 03/13/14

Absolutely adore "Hairspray". I feel the show is GREAT considering I walked in the theater and started smiling as soon as the curtain rose and didn't stop until after the curtain call.


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Posted by: Chazwaza 03:28 pm EDT 03/13/14
In reply to: HAIRSPRAY - EvFoDr 11:52 am EDT 03/13/14

I guess JayBee might object to it because it's not quite as adult as ALNM, which is certainly true. Doesn't make it not a great musical. I also don't think it's at the level of ALNM though I do love it, but I'd still describe it as a "great" musical.


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