Hairspray NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%

(761 Ratings)

Positive

97%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Funny, Delightful, Great singing, Clever

About the Show

'Hairspray', based on the 1988 film of the same name, is the story of a young girl in Baltimore, who uses dance to find fame and friendship.

Clever, Delightful, Funny, Great singing, Great staging

See it if you want to see an inventive musical, full of clever staging, catchy songs, and feel good about the world

Don't see it if hate musicals, a lead performer in drag

Entertaining, Funny, Hilarious, Buoyant, Great singing

See it if you love a happy, nostalgic, smile your face-off musical.

Don't see it if You don't like men in drag.

Funny, Great acting, Great staging, Hilarious, Must see

See it if You want to get everything out of your theater day. This is nothing but amazing

Don't see it if I don't know why you would miss out

Absorbing, Clever, Funny, Indulgent, Original

See it if you enjoy a high energy show with incredible music and comedy.

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of the movie. If you like the movie, you'll LOVE the show.

Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Great music

See it if You like fun comedic musicals that make you want to get up and dance.

Don't see it if You don't like having a fun time at the theater.

Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Hilarious, Great staging

See it if You enjoy jaunty tunes with a message and heart - that's what this show has.

Don't see it if You don't like seeing men in drag.

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Great acting

See it if you like a flashy Broadway show that still has substance

Don't see it if you dislike interracial relationships or men in dresses

Absorbing, Entertaining, Funny, Masterful, Quirky

See it if you love an exceptional show with a lot of heart.

Don't see it if you have no love or joy