Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs
"Hairspray": From Mama Rose to Mama Turnblad: Drury Lane follows its hit production of "Gypsy" with this beloved paean to racial integration and size acceptance. Based on John Waters' 1988 film, this multiple Tony Award-winner features a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (currently working on NBC's Broadway-themed "Smash") and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan — plus enough of the title substance to punch several holes in.
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Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs. Read Post
Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs. Read Post
THEATER REVIEW: "Gypsy" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace ???½ THEATER REVIEW: "Gypsy" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace ???½... If you like your Mamas Rose to be of the old school, then Klea Blackhurst's classic int... Read Post