Hairspray is a 2007 musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John Waters's 1988 comedy film of the same name. Produced by Ingenious Media Meer weergeven

In May 1962, 16-year-old overweight high school student Tracy Turnblad lives in Baltimore along with her shy best friend Penny Pingleton. Both frequently watch The Corny … Meer weergeven

1. "Good Morning Baltimore" – Tracy (Nikki Blonsky)
2. "The Nicest Kids in Town" – Corny and Council … Meer weergeven

Box office
Hairspray debuted in 3,121 theaters in North America on July 20, 2007, the widest debut of any … Meer weergeven

• Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic, overweight teenage girl who loves dancing. Tracy's racial acceptance leads her to become an active supporter for the … Meer weergeven

Early development
Following the success of the Broadway musical of the same name, which won eight Tony Awards in 2003, New Line Cinema, … Meer weergeven

Due to Hairspray's financial success, New Line Cinema had asked John Waters to write a sequel to the film. Waters reunited with director/choreographer Adam Shankman for … Meer weergeven