Rounding out this powerful cast is Debra Thaïs Evans who plays Motormouth Maybelle, the mother of Seaweed and Inez, and owner of the Motormouth Maybelle’s Record Shop. Banks is charming as Seaweed, who is Penny’s love interest and Tracy’s dance muse and his spitfire little sister, Inez is played by Errión Haywood. In addition, Fish shines in her song, “Miss Baltimore Crabs.” Other standouts in this production are Adam Clough as Corny Collins, the eccentric host of the Corny Collins Show Chris Kane as Link Larkin, a teenage heartthrob who Tracy has a crush on Jos N. These two actors successfully portray the spoiled child and her mother (who also is the producer of the Corny Collins Show) who tries to get everything she wants. The antagonist characters of this production are Lisa Carter who plays Amber Von Tussle, and her mother Velma played by Erin Fish. Feuerstein gives a fine performance showing Penny’s transformation. Penny begins the show as a quiet and awkward teen, and by the end of the show she finds her stride and self-confidence. Playing Tracy’s sidekick Penny, is Sheria Feuerstein. Caruso is over the top and funny in the role, and he is remarkable in the song, “Welcome to the 60s.” In addition, his duet with Tracy’s father, Wilbur (Jim Johnson), “Timeless to Me,” is an unexpected delight in this production.
Power is immediately likable in her first song, “Good Morning Baltimore,” and ends strong with “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” Playing Tracy’s mother, Edna, is Chuck Caruso. In the role of Tracy Turnblad is Megan Power. The production of Hairspray at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is everything a summer musical should be: big, bright and lively with a strong and energetic cast. Hairspray opened on Broadway in 2002, and won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Once Tracy earns a role on the Corny Collins Show, she meets a variety of characters, and launches a campaign to integrate the dance show.
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Hairspray takes place in the 1960s, and revolves around one teenager, Tracy Turnblad, whose dream is to dance on a local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show. Marc Shaiman wrote the music for the musical, and Scott Wittman and Shaiman wrote the lyrics. Hairspray is based on the 1988 John Waters’s film of the same name. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre magnificently brings this charming musical to life on their stage. Hairspray is a lot of fun, and takes audiences back to the optimism and cultural change of the 60s. The show, which takes place in Baltimore in 1962, is not only dynamic, but the show also reminds the audience about the events of the 60s, especially the Civil Rights Movement. Hairspray is the latest show to grace the stage at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.