"Hairspray" presented by Crane River Theater

"Hairspray" Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 W. 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845 July 27-29 & August 1-5 • 7 pm July 29 & August 6 • 2 pm Tickets: $24, $28, $32 *Tickets available by calling 308-627-5796 or visiting CraneRiverTheater.org. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. The 1960s are in full force in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show”. When her dream finally comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! Hairspray is a story of acceptance and progress, and its show-stopping performance numbers are sure to have audiences dancing in the aisles! The Merryman Performing Arts Center, a state of the art theater that houses many professional touring productions throughout the year, will serve as the home for Crane River Theater’s production of Hairspray. More than five million dollars was raised to create this outstanding 750-seat venue, which opened its doors in October of 2006. Crane River Theater is proud to join forces with the artistic team at the Merryman once again and for many years to come.